CAASPP Practice

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What is the purpose of using Somebody Wanted But So Then in writing?

Back

To summarize a story.

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Identify the incorrectly spelled word in the following sentence: 'We visited Palm elementary last week.'

Back

elementary

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What are the commonly confused words that indicate ownership?

Back

its, whose

Front

What is a key component of an opinion essay?

Back

A thesis with three supporting reasons.

Front

What is the riddle: 'I have to be opened, but I don’t have a lid or a key to get in. What am I?'

Back

An egg.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What are supporting reasons in an essay?

Back

Evidence or arguments that back up the thesis statement.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' shows possession, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What is the significance of summarizing a story?

Back

It helps to distill the main ideas and themes for better understanding.

Front

What is a common mistake in writing related to ownership?

Back

Confusing 'its' and 'it's'.