CAASPP Practice

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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. It usually includes the topic and the writer's opinion on that topic.

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What are supporting reasons in an opinion essay?

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Supporting reasons are statements that back up the thesis statement. They provide evidence and examples to convince the reader of the writer's opinion.

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What is an opinion essay?

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An opinion essay is a type of writing where the author expresses their personal views on a topic and supports those views with reasons and examples.

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What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?

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A hook is an engaging opening sentence that grabs the reader's attention and encourages them to read further.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What are key details?

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Key details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea and help to explain or elaborate on it.

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What is a correctly spelled word?

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A correctly spelled word is a word that is written according to the accepted spelling rules of the language.

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, while 'there' refers to a place or location.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.