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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning of the paragraph.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing. Examples include 'however', 'therefore', and 'soon'.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means to merge two or more sentences into one to improve clarity and flow.

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What is clarity in writing?

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Clarity in writing means that the ideas are expressed clearly and are easy for the reader to understand.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the main idea of a paragraph and provides a final thought.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the role of supporting details in a paragraph?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help explain and develop the main idea presented in the topic sentence.

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What does it mean to delete a sentence from a paragraph?

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Deleting a sentence means removing it from the paragraph to improve clarity or relevance.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.