TSI Practice Test Revising and Editing

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence in writing?

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To improve clarity, coherence, and overall effectiveness of the communication.

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Define 'advocate' in the context of writing.

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An advocate is someone who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

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What does it mean to 'rewrite' a sentence?

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To express the same idea in a different way, often to enhance clarity or style.

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What is a 'dependent clause'?

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A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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Explain the term 'punctuation' in writing.

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate ideas.

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What is the significance of using transitional phrases in writing?

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Transitional phrases help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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Define 'redundancy' in writing.

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Redundancy occurs when words or phrases repeat the same idea unnecessarily, making the text less concise.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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

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What does 'clarity' mean in the context of writing?

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Clarity refers to the quality of being easily understood, free from ambiguity.

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What is an 'independent clause'?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.