Writing & Communication Skills Flashcards

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The dog wagged ___ tail."

Answer: its

'Its' is the possessive pronoun; 'it's' means 'it is.'

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

Answer: To state the essay's central claim or main idea

The thesis tells the reader the main point the essay will develop.

Which sentence is a run-on?

Answer: I love winter I enjoy skating on the lake.

Two independent clauses are joined with no punctuation or conjunction, creating a run-on.

When writing a formal letter to a city council member, which tone is MOST appropriate?

Answer: Respectful and objective

Formal audiences call for a respectful, objective tone to communicate effectively.

Which sentence uses commas correctly in a series?

Answer: We packed snacks, water, and maps.

Commas separate each item in a list, including before 'and' in the Oxford comma style.

A writer wants to add evidence to support the claim that school gardens improve nutrition. Which is the BEST evidence?

Answer: A study found students in garden programs ate 25% more vegetables.

Specific research data directly supports the claim about nutrition.

Which choice correctly uses a pronoun?

Answer: Sam and I went to the library.

'I' is the subject pronoun needed when the pronoun performs the action.