Writing Ability Flashcards
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Which sentence uses the active voice most effectively?
Answer: The attaché submitted the report before the deadline.
Active voice places the subject (attaché) before the verb, making the sentence clearer and more direct.
Which word is spelled correctly?
Answer: accommodate
'Accommodate' is spelled with double 'c' and double 'm'.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
Answer: Neither the ambassador nor the staff members were informed.
When 'neither/nor' joins subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it ('staff members' = plural, so 'were').
Which transition word best indicates a contrast between two ideas?
Answer: Nevertheless
'Nevertheless' introduces a contrasting point despite what was previously stated.
Identify the sentence that avoids redundancy.
Answer: The summit resulted in a peace agreement.
'The summit resulted in a peace agreement' uses no redundant words, unlike the others which repeat meaning unnecessarily.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: The diplomat arrived early; however, the meeting was delayed.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially when followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'however'.
Which revision makes this sentence most concise? 'Due to the fact that the meeting was cancelled, we did not attend.'
Answer: Because the meeting was cancelled, we did not attend.
'Because' is a concise replacement for the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that'.