Writing & Composition Flashcards
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Which paraphrase best avoids plagiarism of: 'The economy grew rapidly last year'?
Answer: Last year, the economy expanded quickly.
A good paraphrase changes wording and structure while keeping the meaning.
Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?
Answer: She likes reading, writing, and jogging.
All three items use the same -ing gerund form, creating parallelism.
In the Integrated Writing task, where should your information come from?
Answer: Both the reading passage and the lecture
You must summarize and connect points from both the reading and the lecture.
Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Their argument had a strong _____ on the audience'?
Answer: effect
'Effect' is the noun meaning result or influence.
What is the best strategy for the first 3-5 minutes of the Independent Writing task?
Answer: Brainstorm and outline your main points
Planning an outline first helps organize a coherent essay.
Which sentence corrects this fragment: 'When the class ended.'?
Answer: When the class ended, students left the room.
Adding a main clause turns the dependent clause into a complete sentence.
Which choice shows the correct use of an apostrophe for possession?
Answer: The student's essays were graded.
'Student's' shows singular possession of the essays.