Amlit EOC Session 2

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What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How do you hyphenate the number 'forty-five'?

Back

The correct hyphenation is 'forty-five'.

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What sentence should be omitted to strengthen a persuasive letter?

Back

Omit sentences that do not directly support the main argument or that introduce irrelevant comparisons.

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What is the best transition word to connect ideas in a paragraph?

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Transition words like 'unfortunately' help to connect contrasting ideas and indicate a shift in tone.

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How should 'sixteen-year-old' be hyphenated?

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It should be hyphenated as 'sixteen-year-old'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to connect ideas, improve flow, and guide the reader through the text.

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What is a persuasive writing technique?

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Persuasive writing techniques include using emotional appeals, logical reasoning, and strong evidence to convince the reader.

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What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.