Content and Structure Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Answer: She ran to the store, and she bought milk.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'
What does it mean for writing to be 'coherent'?
Answer: Ideas flow logically and are clearly connected to one another
Coherent writing flows logically, with ideas connected smoothly so the reader can follow the argument easily.
Which organizational pattern presents information from least important to most important?
Answer: Order of importance (climactic order)
Climactic order arranges details from least to most important, saving the strongest point for last.
A transition word that signals an additional supporting point is:
Answer: Furthermore
'Furthermore' signals that an additional point is being added to support or expand on the previous idea.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of an introduction in a formal essay?
Answer: To provide background information and present the thesis
An introduction provides context and background, then ends with the thesis statement that guides the rest of the essay.
What is the term for a paragraph that discusses only one main idea?
Answer: Unified paragraph
A unified paragraph focuses on a single main idea, with every sentence relating back to the topic sentence.
Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
Answer: She likes hiking, swimming, and running.
Parallel structure requires that items in a series use the same grammatical form; 'hiking, swimming, and running' are all gerunds.
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