Writing Flashcards
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Which sentence is an example of a strong topic sentence for an informational paragraph about recycling?
Answer: Recycling reduces waste and helps protect the environment.
A strong topic sentence states the main idea clearly and specifically, which option B does by identifying both the action (reduces waste) and its benefit.
A student writes: 'The dog ran fast. The dog jumped over the fence. The dog barked loudly.' What is the BEST revision?
Answer: The dog ran fast, jumped over the fence, and barked loudly.
Combining the three short, choppy sentences into one compound sentence using commas and a conjunction improves flow and readability.
Which transition word BEST connects two contrasting ideas in an argumentative essay?
Answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or opposing idea, making it the correct transition for connecting two contrasting points.
In a narrative essay, what is the purpose of the climax?
Answer: To reach the highest point of tension or turning point in the story
The climax is the moment of greatest tension or the turning point in a narrative, after which the conflict begins to resolve.
Which revision BEST improves the vague sentence: 'She went to the store and got some stuff.'?
Answer: She went to the grocery store and purchased milk, bread, and eggs.
Replacing vague words like 'went,' 'got,' and 'stuff' with specific details (grocery store, purchased, milk/bread/eggs) makes the writing clear and precise.
What is the MAIN purpose of a concluding paragraph in an informational essay?
Answer: To restate the thesis and summarize the main points
A concluding paragraph restates the thesis in new words and summarizes the main supporting points to reinforce the essay's message.
Which sentence uses the MOST precise and descriptive language?
Answer: The bitter wind sliced through the air, dropping temperatures to 15 degrees.
Option C uses precise sensory details ('bitter wind,' 'sliced,' '15 degrees') that paint a vivid picture, which is the hallmark of strong descriptive writing.