Language Arts Review

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

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

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

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What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is the first sentence in a body paragraph that introduces the main idea of that paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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What does the word 'languidly' mean?

Back

Languidly means in a way that is slow and relaxed, often due to a lack of energy.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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What is an independent clause?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a transition in writing?

Back

A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

Front

What is the relationship between 'empty' and 'full'?

Back

The relationship is one of opposites; 'empty' is the opposite of 'full'.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is a claim in writing?

Back

A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, often used in argumentative writing.

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

Back

A hook is an engaging opening sentence or question that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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

Front

What is an example of a phrase?

Back

An example of a phrase is 'under the weather', which does not contain a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1E