Writing Skills and Grammar Flashcards
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Which sentence is written in the active voice?
Answer: The dog chased the squirrel.
In active voice, the subject performs the action; 'The dog chased the squirrel' has the dog (subject) actively performing the chasing.
Which type of writing is primarily used to inform or explain a topic clearly?
Answer: Expository writing
Expository writing aims to explain, describe, or inform the reader about a topic using facts and clear organization.
What is a run-on sentence?
Answer: Two or more independent clauses incorrectly joined without proper punctuation
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or a coordinating conjunction.
Which of the following correctly uses a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
Answer: She studied hard, and she passed the test.
When a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) joins two independent clauses, a comma is placed before the conjunction.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
Answer: To state the central argument or main point the essay will support
A thesis statement clearly presents the main claim or argument of an essay and indicates how the essay will be organized to support that claim.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: Each of the children receives a prize.
When the subject is 'each,' it is singular and requires the singular verb 'receives'; 'each of the children receives' is correct.