Writing Practice 3

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What is a prompt?

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A prompt tells the writer what to write about.

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What does it mean to needlessly repeat information in a sentence?

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To have the same idea twice within a sentence.

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What is an essay?

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An essay is a full-length written response.

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What is formal language?

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Formal language is a style of writing that is more structured and uses standard grammar and vocabulary.

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What is redundancy in writing?

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Redundancy in writing refers to the unnecessary repetition of ideas or words.

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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.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that help connect ideas in writing.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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Proofreading helps identify and correct errors in writing.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.