Grammar Basics: Punctuation and Capitalization
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What is the main distinction between simple reading and critical reading?

  • The level of understanding and interpretation required (correct)
  • The type of material being read
  • The purpose of the text
  • The level of attention required from the reader
  • What is the primary purpose of using signal devices in a written text?

  • To persuade the audience with emotional appeals
  • To connect ideas and create a smooth flow of thought (correct)
  • To simplify language for easier understanding
  • To create vivid images in the reader's mind
  • What is the primary function of concise language?

  • To persuade the audience with emotional appeals
  • To create vivid images in the reader's mind
  • To establish a connection with the reader
  • To convey complex ideas in a straightforward manner (correct)
  • What is the key characteristic of an implicit claim?

    <p>It is suggested in the wording or necessary to effectuate the purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transitions in a written text?

    <p>To connect ideas and create a smooth flow of thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of identifying claims in a written text?

    <p>To evaluate the text's validity and credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a comma in a series?

    <p>To separate items in a series of three or more nouns, verbs, modifiers, or phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between coherent and cohesive?

    <p>Coherent refers to the connection of ideas to the central concept of a text, while cohesive refers to the relationship of ideas between sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of abbreviation is 'FBI'?

    <p>Initialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between British and American English spellings?

    <p>British English keeps the original spelling of words, while American English changes them to fit pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

    <p>To conform to grammatical rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chronological method of organizing details in a paragraph?

    <p>Organizing details in the order in which they happened</p> Signup and view all the answers

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