MAP MAP Language Usage 2

Question 1

What is a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

Two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction

Answer

A sentence with one independent clause

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A sentence that begins with a subordinating conjunction

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A sentence with no punctuation

Question 2

Which word is a preposition in the sentence 'The book is on the table'?

Accepted Answer

on

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book

Answer

table

Answer

is

Question 3

What does 'revising' mean in the writing process?

Accepted Answer

Making changes to improve ideas, organization, and clarity

Answer

Checking for spelling and grammar errors

Answer

Writing the first rough draft

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Sharing the finished piece with an audience

Question 4

What is the purpose of a paragraph's topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea that the paragraph will explain or support

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To provide a transition to the next paragraph

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To summarize the entire essay

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To introduce a quotation

Question 5

Which type of writing is designed to change the reader's opinion or behavior?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive writing

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Narrative writing

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Descriptive writing

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Expository writing

Question 6

What is a pronoun?

Accepted Answer

A word that replaces a noun to avoid repetition

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A word that modifies a noun

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A word that shows action

Answer

A word that connects clauses