DHS ELPAC Practice #1

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What is a descriptive sentence?

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A descriptive sentence provides detailed information about a subject, helping the reader visualize the scene or understand the context better.

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What is the correct use of the word 'claim'?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, often requiring evidence or reasoning to support it.

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

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What does it mean to justify an action?

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To justify an action means to provide reasons or explanations for why that action was taken.

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What is an incorrect use of the word 'justify'?

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Saying 'When you justify your actions, you don't explain why you did what you did' is incorrect because justifying involves explaining.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts a position or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the purpose of supporting reasons in an essay?

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Supporting reasons provide evidence and justification for the main claim or thesis of the essay.

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What is a common error in subject-verb agreement?

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A common error is using a singular verb with a plural subject, such as saying 'The children is playing' instead of 'The children are playing'.

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What does it mean to support a claim with evidence?

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Supporting a claim with evidence means providing facts, statistics, or examples that back up the assertion made.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.