Writing & Communication Skills Flashcards

Which sentence contains a sentence fragment?

Answer: After the game ended.

'After the game ended' is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone.

Which choice correctly punctuates dialogue?

Answer: "Let's go," said Maya.

In American English, the comma goes inside the closing quotation mark before the dialogue tag.

Which word has the most positive connotation to describe someone careful with money?

Answer: Thrifty

'Thrifty' suggests wise saving, while the others carry negative meanings.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

Answer: I like hiking, swimming, and biking.

All three items use the same -ing form, creating parallel structure.

When paraphrasing a source, a writer should:

Answer: Restate the idea in their own words and cite the source

Paraphrasing means rewording ideas while still crediting the original source to avoid plagiarism.

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The weather will ___ our plans for the picnic."

Answer: affect

'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is usually a noun.

Which sentence is the BEST hook for an essay about reducing screen time?

Answer: The average teen spends over seven hours a day staring at screens, outside of schoolwork.

A surprising statistic grabs the reader's attention and introduces the topic.