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What is the cause in the sentence: 'There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.'?

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The cause is 'There was a car accident on the highway.'

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What word can be used to connect these two ideas: 'Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.'?

Back

The correct word is 'Then.'

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What is a claim (thesis) in an argument?

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A claim (thesis) is a statement that presents the main argument or position of the writer.

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What word can be used to contrast two ideas: 'I'm afraid to jump into the lake because I can't swim. ______, my Grandma packed me a lifejacket.'?

Back

The correct word is 'However.'

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What prefix would you add to 'happy' to mean 'not happy'?

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The prefix is 'un-.'

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What is the effect in the sentence: 'There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.'?

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The effect is 'we arrived late to school.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in writing?

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A thesis statement summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or paper.

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What does the word 'however' indicate in a sentence?

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'However' indicates a contrast or exception to the previous statement.

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What is a reason in an argument?

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A reason provides support or justification for a claim.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean when added to a word?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.'