7th grade ELA Round 1 GMAS March Madness Competition

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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 central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence means providing specific examples or quotes from a text to support an argument or conclusion.

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What is a spelling error?

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A spelling error is a mistake in the way a word is spelled.

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What does 'relative seclusion' mean?

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Relative seclusion refers to a state of being somewhat isolated or private, but not completely cut off from others.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay or paper.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or the big idea of a literary work.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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