CAASPP Academic Vocabulary "C"

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What is the main purpose of capitalization in a sentence?

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To indicate the beginning of a sentence or a proper noun.

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What are concrete details in writing?

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Specific facts or examples.

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What does it mean if a source is credible?

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It is reliable and trustworthy.

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What is a claim in a text?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is a controlling idea or thesis?

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The main point or argument of an essay.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To summarize the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.