ELA Review

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What does infer mean?

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To make a guess based on what you read.

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Which transition word is used to reveal a cause/effect relationship?

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Therefore.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a paper.

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What is the purpose of transition words?

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To connect ideas and help the flow of writing.

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What is a comma used for?

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To separate items in a list or to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To make changes to improve clarity, coherence, or correctness.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains or supports the main idea.

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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.