Sentence Flow Flashcards
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Which revision improves the awkward sentence? "Being that it was late, we went home."
Answer: Because it was late, we went home.
"Because" is the clear, standard way to show the reason.
Which sentence places the modifier correctly?
Answer: Walking to school, she saw a lost puppy.
The modifier "walking to school" correctly describes "she."
Which transition best introduces an example?
Answer: For instance,
"For instance" introduces a specific example.
Which revision creates the smoothest flow? "The dog barked. The dog was hungry. The dog wanted food."
Answer: The hungry dog barked because it wanted food.
Combining the repeated subject into one clause removes choppiness.
Which sentence corrects the faulty parallelism? "The coach told us to run fast, jumping high, and that we should rest well."
Answer: The coach told us to run fast, jump high, and rest well.
Three matching base verbs make the list parallel.
Which transition best signals a conclusion?
Answer: In conclusion,
"In conclusion" signals the final summary point.
Which sentence fixes the shift in verb tense? "She opens the book and read quietly."
Answer: She opens the book and reads quietly.
Both verbs should stay in the present tense for consistency.