Writing Skills Flashcards
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Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb? 'Each of the boys ______ responsible for cleaning his room.'
Answer: is
'Each' is an indefinite pronoun that always takes a singular verb, so 'is' is the correct choice.
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
Answer: I was hungry, I made a sandwich.
A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma; a coordinating conjunction, semicolon, or period is needed.
Which sentence uses 'fewer' and 'less' correctly?
Answer: She has fewer assignments and less stress this semester.
'Fewer' is used with countable nouns (assignments) and 'less' with uncountable or abstract nouns (stress).
In which situation is formal writing style most appropriate?
Answer: Submitting a persuasive essay for a class assignment
Academic essays require formal writing: complete sentences, standard grammar, precise vocabulary, and an objective tone.
Read this sentence: 'The reason I was late is because I missed the bus.' Which revision is MOST grammatically correct?
Answer: I was late because I missed the bus.
'The reason is because' is redundant; the cleaner and grammatically preferred form simply uses 'because' to state the cause.
Which technique best helps a writer maintain a consistent point of view in an essay?
Answer: Choosing one point of view (first, second, or third person) and using it throughout
Consistency in point of view prevents reader confusion; shifting pronouns disrupts the essay's tone and coherence.
Which word or phrase is an example of a vague pronoun reference?
Answer: Maria told her sister that she had won the award.
In this sentence, 'she' is ambiguous — it could refer to either Maria or her sister, making the reference unclear.