TCAP Writing Review

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Where should the introduction paragraph go in your essay?

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The introduction paragraph should go at the beginning of your essay.

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What is the function of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

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The function of a concluding sentence is to summarize the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

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The first paragraph of an essay is called the Introduction.

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Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

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The correctly punctuated sentence is: I went to the store and bought milk.

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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 the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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The purpose of an introduction is to introduce the main topic and provide a thesis statement.

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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 are body paragraphs?

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Body paragraphs are the paragraphs in an essay that provide support and details for the thesis statement.

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What is the role of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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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.