MTEL writing subtest Question with
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heteronyms words that have identical spellings but different pronunciations and
meanings.
ex. lead (metal) and lead (to conduct)
homophones words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings.
ex. right (direction) and write (mark words on paper)
comma splice the use of a comma to join two independent clauses.
fused sentence two independent clauses in a sentence that do not connect using the
appropriate conjunction or punctuation.
modifiers words that act to describe or qualify another word in such a way that it changes
the other word's meaning.
ex. hot pan, tall glass, skinny girl
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heteronyms words that have identical spellings but different pronunciations and
meanings.
ex. lead (metal) and lead (to conduct)
homophones words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings.
ex. right (direction) and write (mark words on paper)
comma splice the use of a comma to join two independent clauses.
fused sentence two independent clauses in a sentence that do not connect using the
appropriate conjunction or punctuation.
modifiers words that act to describe or qualify another word in such a way that it changes
the other word's meaning.
ex. hot pan, tall glass, skinny girl
