Writing Skills Flashcards
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A student writes: 'She go to school every day.' What correction is needed?
Answer: Change 'go' to 'goes'
Third-person singular subjects require adding -s to the base verb in simple present tense.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation for a list?
Answer: I need eggs, milk, and bread.
Items in a list should be separated by commas, with a comma before the conjunction 'and.'
Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?
Answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or opposing idea between two sentences or clauses.
A student wants to write a formal letter to a principal. Which greeting is most appropriate?
Answer: Dear Principal Johnson,
Formal letters use 'Dear' followed by the recipient's title and last name.
Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
Answer: The tests were graded by the teacher.
Passive voice puts the object first and uses a form of 'be' plus the past participle.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The children played _____ in the park.'?
Answer: happily
Adverbs modify verbs and are often formed by adding -ly to an adjective; 'happily' describes how the children played.