Writing Flashcards
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What is a thesis statement?
Answer: A clear statement of the main argument or purpose of the essay
A thesis statement presents the central argument or claim that the essay will support with evidence and reasoning, typically appearing in the introduction.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: The group of students is ready.
'Group' is the subject (singular), not 'students' (part of the prepositional phrase). A singular subject requires a singular verb: 'is'.
What is a run-on sentence?
Answer: Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunction
A run-on sentence improperly joins independent clauses without the necessary punctuation (period, semicolon) or coordinating conjunction.
Which transition word shows a cause-and-effect relationship?
Answer: Therefore
'Therefore' indicates that what follows is a result or consequence of what came before, establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of a paragraph
The topic sentence states the paragraph's main idea, giving the reader a preview of what the paragraph will discuss and support.
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
Answer: The children's toys are broken.
'Children's' correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession. 'Children' is already plural, so the possessive adds 's after the apostrophe.