ELA Review

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text, helping readers understand what they have read.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate a text or passage in your own words while retaining the original meaning.

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What is the correct usage of 'there' in a sentence?

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'There' is used to refer to a place or location, as in 'I left my book over there.'

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What is the correct past participle of 'eat'?

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The correct past participle of 'eat' is 'eaten.'

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'there' refers to a place.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the reader on what to expect.

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What is an example of a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is the meaning of 'classified'?

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'Classified' means something that is organized into categories or groups, often used in the context of information that is kept secret.

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What is the role of context clues in reading?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.