29 Questions
What is considered plagiarism?
Using someone else's words without giving credit
What does common knowledge refer to?
Facts that everyone knows
When are signal phrases used?
In internal citations
What do signal phrases do?
Give clues to the reader that someone else’s information is presented
What are the steps a writer needs to take to avoid plagiarism?
All of the above
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?
To provide credit to the source of information used in the work
What is the purpose of an internal citation?
To acknowledge the source of someone else's words or ideas within a paragraph
How should quotes be used in writing?
Sparingly, always with quotation marks and a signal phrase
What is the purpose of a 'Works Cited' page?
To list sources in alphabetical order and include specific information about each source
What should a well-written introduction include?
A hook, important information, and a clear thesis statement
What does the thesis statement do?
Identifies the author's idea about the topic and can be supported with valid evidence
What is the purpose of a hook in writing?
To grab the reader's attention with an interesting fact or statistic
What is the purpose of transitions in writing?
To connect ideas in writing and come in various forms and functions
What is the role of paraphrasing in writing?
To rephrase someone else's ideas or information in your own words
How should internal citations for ideas be used?
To acknowledge the source of someone else's words or ideas within a paragraph
What should be included on a 'Works Cited' page?
Specific information like author name, title, publisher, date, and URL
When should the 'Works Cited' page be included?
At the end of the body paragraphs
Which type of sentence structure follows a subject-verb-object pattern?
Regular syntax
What is the purpose of combining verbs in a sentence?
To maintain one simple sentence with two subjects and the same verb action
What is the defining feature of an active voice sentence?
The subject performs the action
What is the defining feature of a passive voice sentence?
The subject receives the action
What type of sentence structure involves one simple sentence with a dependent clause and a subordinating conjunction?
Complex sentence
Which is a characteristic of a great conclusion?
Rephrased thesis
In which type of sentence does one simple sentence combine with a coordinating conjunction and a comma?
"Compound sentence"
What is the primary purpose of combining subjects in a sentence?
To create a compound sentence
Which type of voice is exemplified by the statement 'She borrowed my smartphone'?
Active voice
Which of the following is an example of passive voice?
The puzzle app was created by him.
What feature should be avoided in a great conclusion?
"As I have shown" phrase
Which method involves maintaining one simple sentence with two subjects and the same verb action?
Combining verbs
Study Notes
- Syntax is the arrangement of words in a sentence, influencing the meaning
- Regular syntax follows subject-verb-object pattern
- Four ways to combine sentences and vary syntax:
- Combine verbs
- Combine subjects
- Make compound sentences
- Make complex sentences
- Combine verbs: maintain one simple sentence with two subjects and the same verb action
- Combine subjects: create a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction and a comma
- Complex sentence: one simple sentence with a dependent clause and a subordinating conjunction
- Active voice: subject performs the action
- Passive voice: subject receives the action
- Great conclusion features:
- Closing transition phrase
- Rephrased thesis
- Mature, objective language
- Avoid "As I have shown"
- Active voice examples: She borrowed my smartphone, He created a new puzzle app, Albert Einstein wrote a letter.
- Passive voice examples: My smartphone was borrowed by her, The puzzle app was created by him, The letter was written by Albert Einstein.
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