Concise Writing

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What is concise writing?

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Concise writing means getting straight to the point by eliminating unnecessary words.

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What is passive voice?

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Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action rather than performing it. Example: 'The work was turned in on time by the students.'

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What is active voice?

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Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action. Example: 'My brother cooked and served dinner last night.'

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What is a vague pronoun error?

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A vague pronoun error occurs when a pronoun does not clearly refer to a specific noun. Example: 'Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.'

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What should be deleted for clarity?

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Unnecessary phrases or words that do not add meaning. Example: 'in shape' in 'Timmy said the UFO he spotted was oblong in shape.'

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What is the importance of clarity in writing?

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Clarity in writing ensures that the reader understands the message without confusion.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

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What is the purpose of editing?

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Editing improves the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of writing by correcting errors and refining content.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or paper.