Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a common cause of sentence fragment?
Which of the following is a common cause of sentence fragment?
- Using active voice
- Using subordinate clauses (correct)
- Using passive voice
- Using transitional words
What is the purpose of using transitional words in writing?
What is the purpose of using transitional words in writing?
- To make the sentence active
- To help the reader follow along (correct)
- To ensure information within the sentence is clear
- To define words for the reader
Which of the following is a characteristic of active voice?
Which of the following is a characteristic of active voice?
- It is easier to read and understand (correct)
- It makes the sentence harder to follow
- It uses passive verbs
- The target of an action is put in the subject position
What is the purpose of following traditional grammatical rules in sentence structure?
What is the purpose of following traditional grammatical rules in sentence structure?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence 'The doll was bathed by Sally' in active voice?
What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence 'The doll was bathed by Sally' in active voice?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes the importance of improving sentence structure?
Which of the following best describes the importance of improving sentence structure?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier?
Which of the following is an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the purpose of using good sentence structure?
What is the purpose of using good sentence structure?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it important to avoid sentence fragments?
Why is it important to avoid sentence fragments?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a modifier in a sentence?
What is a modifier in a sentence?
Signup and view all the answers
