Writing and Editing Study Guide 2026
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1. Which sentence uses a correctly placed restrictive clause?
A restrictive clause (no commas) limits which employees are meant; removing it would change the meaning.
2. What does 'circumlocution' mean in writing?
Circumlocution is the use of roundabout or unnecessarily wordy expressions instead of direct language.
3. What is the main function of a concluding sentence in a body paragraph?
A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph's main point and shows how it contributes to the essay's broader argument.
4. Which is the correct order of the editing process?
Developmental editing addresses big-picture issues first; copyediting refines language; proofreading is the final pass.
5. Which technique is used to combine two choppy sentences for better flow?
Subordination integrates two ideas by making one clause dependent, improving the logical relationship and flow.
6. Which sentence uses 'disinterested' correctly?
'Disinterested' means impartial or unbiased, not bored or uninterested ('uninterested').
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