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100

"She enjoys reading, and she often visits the library" is a compound sentence. 

True  OR  False

True

100

What structure should a well-organized paragraph follow?

Topic Sentence, Supporting sentences, and Concluding Sentence.

100

Should your introduction and conclusion be identical?

No it should be reworded and sound different

100

What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

The purpose of the introduction is to introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

100

What are the three most common Boolean operators?

And, OR, Not

200

What is the type of the following sentence?

The dog ran quickly through the park, chasing after a ball, while children laughed and played on the swings

Complex sentence

200

The paragraph can include several ideas related to topic. 

True  OR  False

False

The paragraph should focus on just one controlling idea

200

What is the type of the following thesis statement?

Learning a new language is not an easy task and the learner might face many challenges during his learning journey. 

Indirect thesis statement 

200

Describe the structure of a five-paragraph essay.

A five-paragraph essay includes an introduction with a thesis statement, three body paragraphs each with a topic sentence and supporting details, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the main points.

200

What is the difference between surveying and skimming? 

A survey is to take a broad look at something. When surveying a text, unlike when skimming, it is not usually necessary to read the first and last lines of each paragraph, especially for longer texts.

300

What is the type of the following sentence?

Into the suitcase, I carelessly threw a pair of ripped jeans, my favorite sweater from high school, an old pair of tube socks with stripes, and $20,000 in cash.

Simple Sentence 

300

Mention three types of supporting details?  

Explanation, description, facts (evidence), examples, and reasons. 

300

What are quotes, statistics, and questions? 

Types of a hook

300

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?

The purpose of a concluding sentence is to summarize the main idea of the paragraph and provide a sense of closure, often linking to the next paragraph

300

 It will provide search results containing the exact keyword(s) contained within.

Quotation marks

400

What is the type of the following sentence? 

After the rain stopped, the children played outside, and the dogs ran happily in the yard.

 

Compound-complex sentence 

400

In the block method of comparing and contrasting paragraph, how is the information typically organized?

In the block method, the information is organized by discussing all aspects of one subject and then all aspects of the other subject in the next block

400

Explain how you would create an outline based on the following thesis statement: 

Renewable energy sources are essential for sustainable development because they reduce pollution, create jobs, and decrease dependency on fossil fuels.

Body Paragraph 1: Reducing Pollution

Body Paragraph 2: Creating Jobs

Body Paragraph 3: Decreasing Dependency on Fossil Fuels

400

No new ideas are mentioned and no details are given. What is this essay part? 

Concluding sentence of a body paragraph

400

If you want documents that have two terms and not one. what do you put.

AND

500

Identify the dependent and independent clauses in the following sentence: 

This new laptop computer, which I bought yesterday, has already crashed twice; however, I have no idea why.

Independent clauses: “This new laptop computer has already crashed twice” and “I have no idea why”

Dependent clause: “which I bought yesterday”

 

500

Maintaining a consistent eating schedule is crucial for overall health and well-being. Skipping breakfast can disrupt your metabolism, making it harder to manage your weight and energy levels throughout the day. To support a healthy metabolism, start your day with a nutritious breakfast and then distribute your remaining calories evenly by eating a wholesome lunch, a nutritious snack, and a balanced dinner. This approach helps keep your metabolism active, reduces the likelihood of bingeing on junk food, and ensures you have sustained energy. By eating nutritious food every few hours, you’ll feel better and stay energized throughout the day.

What is the purpose of the supporting sentences?

The purpose is providing support and details on how maintaining a consistent schedule is important for health. 

500

Helps organize thoughts, ensure logical flow, and provide a clear structure for the essay, making the writing process more efficient and focused

An outline

500

This part of an essay can include a call to action (ask people to go do something).

Conclusion

500

How do you control the order in which search filters work?

By using parentheses ( )

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