This helps to ensure that you do not confuse the reader about what “time” you are referring to in your writing.
What is consistent verb tense?
100
72
What is the number of multiple choice questions on the CAHSEE?
100
There are 3 of these in a 5-paragraph essay.
What is a body paragraph?
100
This is the sentence that explains what the entire paragraph will focus on.
What is a topic sentence?
200
Ask yourself “What will happen next?”
What is predict?
200
This is when a describing word is in the wrong place in a sentence.
What is a misplaced modifier?
200
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What is the number of essay questions on the CAHSEE?
200
This is where you restate all your main ideas and then leave the reader with something to think about.
What is a conclusion?
200
This is a specific example or detail, usually taken from real life.
What is proof?
300
Tell all about.
What is describe?
300
FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions?
300
There is no limit on this for the CAHSEE.
What is the time limit for taking the CAHSEE? OR What is the number of times I am allowed to retake the CAHSEE?
300
This is the main and most important idea of your essay. It provides your opinion on the topic.
What is a thesis?
300
This kind of sentence explains the importance of your evidence and offers your opinion.
What is analysis/commentary?
400
Tell all the ways they are different.
What is contrast?
400
This punctuation mark is used to connect two closely related sentences.
What is a semicolon (;)?
400
350
What is the minimum passing score for the CAHSEE?
400
This paragraph starts out with an attention-getter and provides background information. It always ends with your thesis.
What is an introduction?
400
This sentence sums up everything you said in the paragraph.
What is a closing sentence?
500
Read between the lines.
What is infer?
500
These words can be used to show the relationship between two independent clauses. However, when you use one of these words, you do NOT make one compound sentence.
Examples: because, as, even, when
What is a subordinating conjunction?
500
Word Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Literary Response, Writing Strategies, and Writing Conventions
What is covered on the CAHSEE?
500
This is where you develop your main ideas and prove your point.
What is a body paragraph?
500
You need 2 of these sentences to back up each piece of evidence.