Content and Structure Flashcards

Which sentence structure error occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma?

Answer: Comma splice

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma instead of a conjunction or semicolon.

A paragraph's concluding sentence should primarily:

Answer: Restate the topic sentence in different words or summarize key points

A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph by restating the main idea or summarizing the supporting points.

Which of the following best defines a 'thesis statement'?

Answer: A sentence that presents the central argument or main point of an essay

A thesis statement presents the main claim or central argument that the entire essay will support.

When organizing information in a report, using headers and subheadings primarily helps the reader:

Answer: Navigate the document and locate specific sections quickly

Headers and subheadings act as signposts that help readers navigate a document and find relevant information efficiently.

Which word is used to show contrast between two ideas?

Answer: However

'However' is a transitional word that signals a contrast or shift between two ideas.

A sentence that lacks a subject or a verb is called a:

Answer: Fragment

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence because it is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

In an informational text, what is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

Answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph

A topic sentence introduces and states the central idea of the paragraph that the rest of the paragraph will develop.