2024 6th English Exam REVIEW

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What is the purpose of a body paragraph in an informative essay?

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To provide detailed information and support for the main idea presented in the thesis.

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What two words make up the contraction 'he'll'?

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he will

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What is the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'Jackson and I both read books about astronomy.'?

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astronomy

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement summarizes your entire essay in one sentence.

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What do strong expository, descriptive, and persuasive essays all have in common?

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They use evidence to support a claim.

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What is an informative essay?

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An informative essay is a type of writing that aims to educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What is the role of the introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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A conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis in a new way.

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What is a contraction in English?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters.

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What is the difference between a persuasive essay and an expository essay?

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A persuasive essay aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint, while an expository essay aims to inform or explain.