NeSA Writing Flashcards
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Which sentence uses correct punctuation for a compound sentence?
Answer: She studied hard, but she still felt nervous.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction.
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The students turned in _____ assignments on time.'
Answer: their
'Their' is the possessive pronoun showing the assignments belong to the students.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will support.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
Answer: Maria wrote the report.
In active voice, the subject performs the action: Maria (subject) wrote (verb) the report.
Which transition word best shows a contrast between ideas?
Answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or shift between two ideas.
In a well-organized essay, where does the thesis statement typically appear?
Answer: At the end of the introductory paragraph
The thesis statement typically appears at the end of the introduction to tell readers the essay's main argument.
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