Writing Skills Flashcards
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Which sentence best demonstrates the use of a subordinate clause to add nuance?
Answer: Although the deadline was tight, the report was submitted on time.
A subordinate clause beginning with 'although' adds a contrasting nuance that a simple sentence cannot achieve.
Which revision corrects the dangling modifier in 'Running through the park, the flowers looked beautiful'?
Answer: Running through the park, she noticed the flowers looked beautiful.
The modifier 'running through the park' must logically attach to a human subject such as 'she.'
Which word choice best conveys precision in an academic context: 'The data shows a big change' vs. alternatives?
Answer: The data indicates a significant shift.
'Indicates a significant shift' is precise, formal, and avoids vague intensifiers inappropriate for academic writing.
What is the primary function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To state the controlling idea of that paragraph.
A topic sentence announces the paragraph's central claim, guiding all supporting sentences that follow.
Which option correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: She loves writing; she hates editing.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Which sentence most effectively uses parallelism?
Answer: She likes reading, writing poetry, and painting.
Parallelism requires that all items in a series use the same grammatical form; here, all are gerunds.
In persuasive writing, what is the purpose of acknowledging a counterargument before refuting it?
Answer: To demonstrate intellectual honesty and strengthen credibility.
Acknowledging and then rebutting opposing views shows fairness and reinforces the writer's authority on the topic.