Revising Flashcardizz

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What is a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means merging two or more sentences into one to improve clarity and coherence.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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Revising a sentence improves clarity, conciseness, and overall effectiveness of the writing.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is the importance of clarity in writing?

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Clarity ensures that the reader understands the message without confusion.

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What is redundancy in writing?

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Redundancy is the unnecessary repetition of ideas or words that can make writing less effective.

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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 conjunction.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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

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What is the role of an introductory sentence?

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An introductory sentence sets the stage for the main idea or topic of a paragraph.