Writing

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What is the recommended number of pieces of evidence to support a claim in writing?

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3 pieces of evidence.

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How should the sentence "We'd better stop." be punctuated when spoken by Susan?

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"We'd better stop," said Susan.

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If an essay contains three claims, how many paragraphs should it have?

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5 paragraphs.

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How should the sentences "Tarantulas aren't likely to hurt you." and "But they might surprise you." be combined?

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Tarantulas aren't likely to hurt you, but they might surprise you.

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When writing an essay with three claims, how many pieces of evidence should be provided?

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9 pieces of evidence.

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What is the purpose of providing evidence in writing?

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To support and validate claims made in the writing.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.

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What is the structure of a typical essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs (each with a claim and evidence), and conclusion.

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What is the importance of punctuation in dialogue?

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Punctuation clarifies who is speaking and the tone of the dialogue.

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What is a thesis statement?

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