Final Exam

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea, and then find supporting details that elaborate on it.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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How do you correct a sentence with capitalization errors?

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Capitalize the first letter of the first word and any proper nouns in the sentence.

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What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.