Syntax Rewriting

If you wanted to revise this sentence from a convoluted sentence into one that made the main clause more clear, but retained formality, what type of sentence would you use and what would your revision look like?

Jane Austen, one of Britain's most famous authors whose works have spawned dozens of movies and spin-offs such as Bridget Jones's Diary and Clueless and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Vampire Darcy's Desire, earned barely a hundred pounds a year for her writing.

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What is syntax rewriting in the context of English grammar?

• Changing the structure of a sentence without altering its meaning

• Replacing words with synonyms

• Correcting grammatical errors

• Improving vocabulary

Which of the following sentences is an example of syntax rewriting?

• The cat sat on the mat. -> The mat was sat on by the cat.

• The cat sat on the mat. -> The cat is sitting on the mat.

• The cat sat on the mat. -> The cat sat on the rug.

• The cat sat on the mat. -> The dog sat on the mat.

In syntax rewriting, what is the main goal?

• To enhance the clarity and readability of a sentence

• To change the meaning of a sentence

• To add more words to a sentence

• To make a sentence more complex

Which of the following is NOT a method of syntax rewriting?

• Passive to active voice

• Complex to simple sentence

• Adding adjectives

• Changing word order

How does syntax rewriting affect the tone of a sentence?

• It can make the tone more formal or informal

• It always makes the tone more formal

• It always makes the tone more informal

• It does not affect the tone

Which sentence demonstrates a change from passive to active voice?

• The book was read by Mary. -> Mary read the book.

• Mary read the book. -> The book was read by Mary.

• The book was read by Mary. -> The book is being read by Mary.

• Mary read the book. -> Mary is reading the book.

What is the effect of syntax rewriting on sentence length?

• It can either shorten or lengthen a sentence

• It always shortens a sentence

• It always lengthens a sentence

• It does not affect sentence length

Which of the following sentences has undergone syntax rewriting for clarity?

• Despite the rain, the match continued. -> The match continued despite the rain.

• Despite the rain, the match continued. -> The match was continued by the rain.

• Despite the rain, the match continued. -> The rain continued despite the match.

• Despite the rain, the match continued. -> The match continued and it was raining.

What is a common reason for using syntax rewriting in writing?

• To improve sentence clarity and coherence

• To increase word count

• To use more complex vocabulary

• To make sentences longer