Grade 7 ELA Flashcards
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In an argumentative essay, what is the PURPOSE of a counterclaim?
Answer: To acknowledge an opposing viewpoint before refuting it
A counterclaim acknowledges the opposing side's argument, which strengthens your essay by showing you have considered multiple perspectives.
Which transition word BEST signals a contrast between two ideas?
Answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or shift in ideas, connecting two different or opposing points.
A student writes: 'The team played good in the championship game.' What revision makes this sentence grammatically correct?
Answer: The team played well in the championship game.
'Well' is the correct adverb form to describe how the team played; 'good' is an adjective and cannot modify the verb 'played.'
What is the MAIN purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?
Answer: To state the writer's main claim or position on a topic
A thesis statement clearly states the writer's main claim or position, which guides the entire argument throughout the essay.
Which sentence demonstrates correct comma usage with a coordinating conjunction?
Answer: She studied hard, but she still felt nervous.
A comma is placed before a coordinating conjunction (but, and, or, so) when it connects two independent clauses.
In an explanatory essay, which type of evidence is MOST appropriate to include?
Answer: Facts, statistics, and expert quotations
Explanatory essays rely on facts, statistics, and expert quotations to inform and explain a topic objectively.
A writer wants to add a sentence to their paragraph to improve coherence. What should that sentence do?
Answer: Connect to and support the paragraph's central idea
To improve coherence, a new sentence should logically connect to and support the paragraph's central idea, keeping the writing unified.