Writing Skills Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?
Answer: Running toward the finish line.
'Running toward the finish line' is a fragment because it lacks a subject-verb combination to form a complete thought.
Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'The team decided to _______ the meeting until Thursday.'
Answer: postpone
After the infinitive marker 'to,' the base form of the verb 'postpone' is correct.
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: Each of the candidates is required to register.
'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun and takes the singular verb 'is.'
In writing a professional report, which of the following should be avoided?
Answer: Including slang and colloquial expressions
Slang and colloquial expressions are inappropriate in professional reports, which require formal and precise language.
What does 'parallel structure' mean in writing?
Answer: Using consistent grammatical form for items in a series or list
Parallel structure requires that items in a list or series use the same grammatical form for clarity and balance.
Which of the following correctly uses a comma?
Answer: After the briefing, the team dispersed quickly.
A comma is correctly placed after an introductory clause or phrase, as in 'After the briefing, the team dispersed quickly.'