Writing Conventions Flashcards
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What is a thesis statement?
Answer: The main argument or claim of an essay
A thesis statement presents the central argument that the entire essay supports and develops.
Which sentence is a run-on?
Answer: I went to the store I bought milk.
A run-on sentence joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of a paragraph
A topic sentence states the main point of its paragraph, letting readers know what the paragraph will be about.
What is parallel structure in writing?
Answer: Using the same grammatical form for similar ideas in a series
Parallel structure means expressing similar ideas using consistent grammatical patterns for clarity and rhythm.
When should you use a semicolon?
Answer: To join two closely related independent clauses
Semicolons connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning, without using a conjunction.
What is the difference between 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're'?
Answer: 'Their' is possessive, 'there' is location, 'they're' is 'they are'
'Their' shows possession (their book), 'there' indicates location (over there), and 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are.'