Writing Skills and Grammar Flashcards
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What does 'editing' focus on in the writing process?
Answer: Correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics
Editing is the stage in the writing process focused on correcting surface-level errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
Answer: She studied hard, so she passed.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma; 'She studied hard, so she passed' follows this pattern.
What does 'audience' mean in the context of writing?
Answer: The specific group of people the writer intends to reach
In writing, 'audience' refers to the intended readers — knowing the audience helps writers choose appropriate vocabulary, tone, and content.
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
Answer: Walking to school, a dog barked at me.
A dangling modifier occurs when the phrase cannot logically modify the subject; 'Walking to school' appears to modify 'a dog,' when the writer meant it was the speaker walking.
What is the correct plural form of the noun 'criterion'?
Answer: Criteria
'Criterion' is a singular noun borrowed from Greek, and its correct plural form is 'criteria,' following the Greek plural pattern.
Which of the following best describes a persuasive essay's call to action?
Answer: A statement asking the reader to take a specific step or do something in response to the argument
A call to action in a persuasive essay explicitly urges the reader to take a specific step, such as voting, donating, or changing a behavior.