English 1 Review

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What is the main idea of an essay?

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The main idea of an essay is often referred to as the thesis, which presents the central argument or point of the essay.

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What type of sentence is 'William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry'?

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This is a simple sentence, as it contains only one independent clause.

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What is the purpose of expository writing?

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The purpose of expository writing is to explain or inform the reader about a specific topic.

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What type of sentence structure is used in 'After Samantha checked into her hotel room, she joined Mary at the pool'?

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This is a complex sentence, as it contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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Choose the correct contraction: It looks like ________________________ going to rain outside.

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it's (it is)

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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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Define a compound sentence.

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.