Writing Flashcards
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Which word is spelled correctly?
Answer: Occurrence
'Occurrence' is correctly spelled with double 'c' and double 'r.'
Which of the following is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of reading?
Answer: Regular reading expands vocabulary, sharpens focus, and reduces stress.
A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea and previews the supporting points the paragraph will cover.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
Answer: My sister, who is a doctor, lives in Sacramento.
A non-restrictive relative clause ('who is a doctor') must be set off by commas on both sides.
A paragraph begins with a claim about climate change and then discusses the history of the telephone. This is an example of:
Answer: A non sequitur or lack of coherence
Introducing an unrelated topic within a paragraph breaks coherence and is called a non sequitur.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: The meeting was long; however, it was productive.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially when followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'however.'
Which choice corrects the subject-verb agreement error? 'The list of requirements are attached.'
Answer: The list of requirements is attached.
The subject is 'list' (singular), so the verb must be 'is,' not 'are.'
Which revision best improves the clarity of the following sentence? 'The teacher told the student that she needed to study more.'
Answer: The teacher told the student that the student needed to study more.
Replacing the ambiguous pronoun 'she' with 'the student' clarifies who needs to study more.