Reading and Writing Flashcards
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Which sentence contains a correctly placed comma?
Answer: I enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing.
Items in a series should be separated by commas. The serial comma before 'and' is correct usage.
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To state the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence states the central idea of the paragraph and tells readers what to expect.
Which word is a synonym for 'eloquent'?
Answer: Articulate
'Eloquent' means fluent and persuasive in speech or writing; 'articulate' shares this meaning.
Read this sentence: 'The report was written by the team.' This is an example of which voice?
Answer: Passive voice
In passive voice, the subject (the report) receives the action rather than performing it.
What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?
Answer: Wrongly or incorrectly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, as in misunderstand (to understand incorrectly).
Which sentence best demonstrates cause and effect?
Answer: Because she studied every night, she passed the exam.
The word 'because' explicitly links the cause (studying) to the effect (passing), making the relationship clear.