#8 - 4th RLA

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What is a central idea?

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

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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Revising a sentence means making changes to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

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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 conjunction.

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What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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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 complete sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' in a sentence?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' shows contrast between two ideas.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and indicate pauses or stops in sentences.

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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 paper.