
Understanding the Known-New Contract

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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Nancy Jackson
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary benefit of using the known-new contract in writing?
It eliminates the need for punctuation.
It ensures grammatical accuracy.
It helps in writing longer sentences.
It creates cohesion and clarity.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of a sentence, what are 'topics' and 'comments'?
Topics are verbs, and comments are adjectives.
Topics are the main subject, and comments provide additional information.
Topics are punctuation marks, and comments are conjunctions.
Topics are the conclusion, and comments are the introduction.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the known-new contract help in connecting sentences?
By using the same words repeatedly.
By linking the comment of one sentence to the topic of the next.
By starting each sentence with a question.
By ending each sentence with an exclamation mark.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a suggested method to avoid redundancy when using the chain strategy?
Using pronouns or renaming references.
Repeating the same terms frequently.
Avoiding the use of pronouns.
Using longer sentences.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the complex example, what does the square represent?
A punctuation mark.
A new idea or comment.
A verb in the sentence.
Known information or topic.
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