Writing Flashcards
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Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?
Answer: She likes reading, writing, and swimming.
Parallel structure keeps all items in the same grammatical form.
What is the best way to support a claim in an essay?
Answer: Provide relevant evidence
Strong claims are backed by relevant evidence and examples.
Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer' and 'less'?
Answer: I have fewer books than you.
'Fewer' is used for countable nouns like books.
Which is a strong thesis statement?
Answer: School uniforms improve focus by reducing distractions.
A strong thesis states a clear, arguable position.
Which sentence is correctly capitalized?
Answer: We visited the Grand Canyon in July.
Proper nouns and the sentence's first word are capitalized.
What is the function of a concluding paragraph?
Answer: Summarize and reinforce the main point
A conclusion restates the thesis and ties together main ideas.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?
Answer: After the game, we ate.
A comma follows an introductory phrase before the main clause.