6th Grade ELA Review

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What words indicate a problem and solution structure in a passage?

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the question is, problem, one answer is, solution

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How can you combine sentences without repeating information?

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My cousin, who enjoys classical music and jazz, is a music major.

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What words indicate a chronological order structure in a passage?

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next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after

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Choose the correctly written sentence: My sister a wild child can never keep a job for very long.

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My sister, a wild child, can never keep a job for very long.

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What words indicate a compare and contrast structure in a passage?

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different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as

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What is the purpose of transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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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.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points.