False Start

What is a 'false start' in writing?

• A grammatical error

• An incomplete sentence

• A sentence that begins but is interrupted or rephrased

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

Identify the false start in the following sentence: 'I think, well, I believe that we should go now.'

• I think

• well

• I believe

• that we should go now

Which of the following sentences contains a false start?

• She was, I mean, she seemed very happy.

• He quickly ran to the store.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• They will arrive tomorrow.

In terms of speech, what does a 'false start' indicate?

• Confidence

• Hesitation or self-correction

• Excitement

• Boredom

How can false starts affect the clarity of writing?

• They make writing more concise

• They can confuse the reader

• They enhance the main idea

• They improve sentence structure

Which punctuation is often used to indicate a false start in writing?

• Comma

• Period

• Dash

• Colon

What is the purpose of using a false start in dialogue?

• To show character development

• To create suspense

• To reflect natural speech patterns

• To confuse the reader

Identify the false start in this sentence: 'I was going to say, um, that I agree with you.'

• I was going to say

• um

• that I agree with you

• I agree with you

Which of the following is NOT a reason for using a false start in writing?

• To add realism to dialogue

• To show a character's uncertainty

• To make sentences longer

• To indicate a change of thought

What is a common effect of false starts in spoken language?

• They make speech more formal

• They indicate a speaker's nervousness or uncertainty

• They clarify the speaker's point

• They make speech more persuasive