Sentence Clarity Flashcards
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Which sentence is most clearly written?
Answer: The officer arrested the suspect who had been identified by three witnesses at the convenience store.
Option A presents a clear subject-verb-object structure with a properly placed relative clause.
Select the sentence that contains NO errors in clarity or grammar.
Answer: After interviewing the complainant, the detective determined that the noise violation occurred at approximately 11 PM.
Option A correctly places the introductory phrase and clearly identifies the detective as the actor.
Which revision best improves: 'The dog was observed by the officer running through the parking lot.'
Answer: The officer observed the dog running through the parking lot.
Option A eliminates ambiguity about who was running by using active voice and placing 'running' directly after 'dog.'
Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
Answer: The officer's duties include patrolling the neighborhood, responding to calls, and writing reports.
Option A maintains parallel structure with three gerund phrases: patrolling, responding, and writing.
Which sentence avoids wordiness while maintaining clarity?
Answer: The suspect fled on foot heading northbound.
Option A conveys all essential information concisely.
Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.
Answer: Wearing a ski mask, the bank was robbed by the suspect.
In Option A, 'Wearing a ski mask' incorrectly modifies 'the bank' instead of 'the suspect.'