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Revision and Order of Sentences - Writing Practice Test

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Which of the following purposes is the writer most consistent with in the passage?

To inform readers about Hurston's work and her career as a writer (correct)

To defend Hurston's writing from critical attacks

To analyze the main themes in Hurston's writing

To persuade readers to admire Hurston's life and work

What change would improve the sequence of ideas in the first paragraph?

Reverse the order of Sentences 1 and 2

Reverse the order of Sentences 3 and 4 (correct)

Reverse the order of Sentences 4 and 5

Reverse the order of Sentences 2 and 3

Which sentence should be revised to eliminate redundancy?

Sentence 4

Sentence 5 (correct)

Sentence 6

Sentence 9

What would be the most appropriate purpose if the writer focused on defending Hurston's writing?

To address critical attacks on Hurston's writing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which change would disrupt the flow of ideas in the passage?

Introduce new information unrelated to Hurston (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what way could Sentence 6 be rewritten for greater clarity?

Replace complex words with simpler synonyms (A) Signup and view all the answers

If the writer aimed to persuade readers to admire Hurston's life, what type of details would be most relevant?

Personal anecdotes from Hurston's friends (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Reverse the order of Sentences 1 and 2.' What impact would this change have?

'Bury the lead' by delaying key information (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Reverse the order of Sentences 4 and 5.' How would this affect the paragraph?

'Inverted pyramid' structure for inverted impact (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Paragraph Structure and Clarity

Questions 4 and 25 ask about rearranging sentence order to improve paragraph coherence.
Options include reversing sentence orders to enhance clarity.

Error Correction

Questions 5 and 6 address errors in modification.
Corrections involve verb tense consistency, adjective forms, and adverb usage.

Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking

Readers must consider language, tone, and evidence in evaluating arguments.
Awareness of tactics like sarcasm, indignation, and personal attacks is essential.

Purpose and Tone

Question 24 asks about the writer's purpose in presenting information.
Options include informing, defending, persuading, and analyzing.

Redundancy and Revision

Questions 5 and 26 ask about eliminating redundancy in sentences.
Revision options involve rephrasing or removing sentences to improve concision.

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Test your ability to revise sentences for clarity and eliminate redundancy in writing. Also, practice rearranging sentences to improve the sequence of ideas in paragraphs. This quiz is designed to help you prepare for writing assessments.