Semester 1 Interim Practice

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number with its verb. For example, 'The dogs run in the yard' is correct because 'dogs' (plural) agrees with 'run' (plural).

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting in a text?

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Comparing and contrasting helps to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more ideas, concepts, or texts, allowing for a deeper understanding of the subjects.

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What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

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Benevolent means kind and well-meaning. It comes from the Latin root 'bene,' which means 'good.'

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What does the prefix 'un-' signify in a word?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not.' For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

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Why is it important to cite sources in a research project?

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Citing sources is important to give credit to the original authors, avoid plagiarism, and lend credibility to your work.

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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 coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor states that one thing is another, implying a direct comparison.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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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 or research paper, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay and reinforces the thesis, providing closure to the reader.