7TH ELA tcap PRACTICE

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning and sets the tone for the rest of the paragraph.

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What is the purpose of an expository essay?

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The purpose of an expository essay is to inform or explain a topic to the reader, providing facts and information without personal opinions.

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How do you punctuate ages correctly in a sentence?

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When writing ages, use hyphens for compound adjectives. For example, 'The sixty-three-year-old man' is correct.

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What is the difference between 'break' and 'brake'?

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'Break' means to separate into pieces or to interrupt, while 'brake' refers to a device used to slow down or stop a vehicle.

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What is active voice in a sentence?

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Active voice occurs when the subject of the sentence performs the action. For example, 'The children used several blocks to make the tower' is in active voice.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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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 or research paper.

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What is the purpose of a narrative essay?

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The purpose of a narrative essay is to tell a story or recount an event, often from the author's personal perspective.

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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 or conjunction.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

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First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we,' while third-person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' to tell the story.