English 1 Final Exam Review - Writing & Grammar Skills

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a single complete thought.

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What belongs in between your hook and thesis statement?

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Background info.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence? Where does it belong?

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It states a claim and informs the reader what your body paragraph is about; it is the 1st sentence of each body paragraph.

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What is the relationship between a subject and a verb?

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The verb is what the subject is doing.

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Which of the following is NOT acceptable to place in between two complete sentences?

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A comma.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the function of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and provides closure.

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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.

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What is the purpose of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to guide the reader through the text and connect ideas.