Semester 1 (2024) ELA Practice Test

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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To give credit to the original source.

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Text structure is how information in a passage is ________________.

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organized.

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The committee members _____ very different lives in private.

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lead.

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Which of the following is a clear and concise thesis statement? a) 'The internet has many advantages and disadvantages.' b) 'The internet has revolutionized communication, but it also poses risks to privacy and security.' c) 'The internet is both good and bad.' d) 'The internet is important.'

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b) 'The internet has revolutionized communication, but it also poses risks to privacy and security.'

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What should a thesis statement be?

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A clear and concise statement that presents the main argument or point of an essay or research paper.

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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.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What is the significance of a topic sentence?

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It introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.