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  1. Which sentence contains a correctly placed comma in a compound sentence?

    Answer: She studied hard, and she passed the test.

    In a compound sentence, a comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction (and, but, or) that joins two independent clauses.

  2. What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

    Answer: To state the main argument or central idea

    A thesis statement presents the writer's main argument or central idea, guiding the entire essay.

  3. Which type of writing primarily aims to convince the reader to adopt a viewpoint?

    Answer: Persuasive writing

    Persuasive writing uses arguments and evidence to convince the reader to agree with the writer's position.

  4. Which revision best improves this sentence? 'The dog was walked by Maria every morning.'

    Answer: Maria walked the dog every morning.

    Converting from passive voice to active voice makes the sentence clearer and more direct.

  5. In an expository essay, what is the role of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

    Answer: To introduce the main idea of that paragraph

    A topic sentence introduces and controls the main idea of its paragraph, keeping the paragraph focused.

  6. Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?

    Answer: However

    'However' signals a contrast or shift in ideas, making it the appropriate transition for opposing information.

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