English 1 Final Exam Review - Writing & Grammar Skills

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What makes a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence consists of a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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Which of the following should NOT be part of a concluding paragraph?

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Including new evidence that you haven't used in your body paragraphs should NOT be part of a concluding paragraph.

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What is NOT a function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe does NOT show that a word is plural.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to state a claim and inform the reader what your body paragraph is about; it is typically the 1st sentence of each body paragraph.

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What belongs in between your hook and thesis statement?

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Background information belongs in between your hook and thesis statement.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being.

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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 paragraph?

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The function of a concluding paragraph is to summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook is an engaging opening sentence designed to grab the reader's attention.