5 Questions
What is one strategy for improving the clarity of sentences?
Introducing readers to the 'big picture' first
Why is it important to go from old to new information in sentences?
To help readers link familiar information to new information
In the example sentence provided, why is it considered clear and understandable?
It uses old information to lead to new information
Why is it beneficial to introduce readers to the 'big picture' first?
It helps readers connect familiar information to new information
What happens to new information as it becomes familiar to the reader?
It becomes old information that can link to newer information
Improve your sentence clarity with this interactive quiz from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL). Test your knowledge of strategies for enhancing sentence clarity and learn to introduce readers to new information effectively.
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