SC Ready ELA Practice

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What is the purpose of subheadings in a text?

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To help the reader find the main ideas in each section.

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What evidence supports the claim that uniforms make schools safer?

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School uniforms may improve attendance and discipline. A 2010 study found that the average absence rate for girls decreased by 7% after the introduction of uniforms.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly?

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Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

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What is an example of a diagram in a text?

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A visual representation that explains information, such as a chart or graph.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the definition of a glossary?

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A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is the purpose of an index in a book?

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To provide an alphabetical list of topics and the pages where they can be found.

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What does it mean to visualize information?

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To create a mental image or representation of information to better understand it.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a claim in writing?

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