Revise for Clarity and Style

Which of the following is a synonym for the word "clarity"?

• Confusion

• Clearness

• Obscurity

• Ambiguity

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What is the main purpose of revising a draft?

• To add more words

• To improve clarity and organization

• To make it longer

• To change the topic

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Which word would best replace "happy" to enhance word choice in a sentence?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

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Identify the sentence with varied sentence structure.

• I went to the store. I bought milk. I came home.

• I went to the store, bought milk, and came home.

• I went to the store. I bought milk. I came home.

• I went to the store. I bought milk. I came home.

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Which of the following sentences is the most organized?

• The cat slept. The dog barked. The bird sang.

• The cat slept while the dog barked, and the bird sang.

• The cat slept. The dog barked. The bird sang.

• The cat slept. The dog barked. The bird sang.

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What is a simple procedure to improve sentence variety?

• Use the same sentence structure repeatedly

• Combine short sentences into complex ones

• Avoid using conjunctions

• Write in passive voice

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Which of the following is a basic concept of revising drafts?

• Adding random words

• Checking for sentence variety

• Ignoring grammar

• Removing all adjectives

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What does "word choice" refer to in writing?

• The number of words in a sentence

• The selection of words to convey meaning

• The length of words used

• The use of only nouns

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Which of the following is an example of revising for style?

• Changing "big" to "enormous"

• Adding more punctuation

• Using only short sentences

• Removing all verbs

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What is the first step in revising a draft?

• Printing the draft

• Reading the draft for clarity

• Submitting the draft

• Ignoring the draft

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