24-25 First Semester Exam

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What is evidence?

Back

Evidence refers to facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics that support a claim or argument.

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What can we infer from Caitlin choosing Jason last?

Back

We can infer that Jason was not a very good player.

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the main idea of the passage about Albert?

Back

The main idea is that losing his job made Albert upset.

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What is a claim in writing?

Back

A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is the purpose of a description in a text?

Back

The purpose of a description is to provide details about a subject to help the reader visualize it.

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What is the author's claim in the sun protection passage?

Back

The author's claim is that being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

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What is cause and effect?

Back

Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What is the significance of the Grand Canyon's formation?

Back

The Grand Canyon's formation is significant as it showcases natural geological processes over millions of years.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.