Why is it important to vary sentence types in writing?

Enhancing Writing with Diverse Sentence Structures

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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To make the writing more engaging
To make the writing longer
To use more punctuation
To confuse the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main component of a Burger sentence?
A colon
A dependent or subordinate clause
An adverbial phrase
A list of three items
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a Burger sentence, where should commas be placed?
Before the first word
After the last word
Between every word
Around the dependent clause
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation is used in a DD sentence to add detail?
Period
Comma
Semicolon
Colon
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a DD sentence, what does the colon replace?
The word 'and'
The word 'or'
The word 'but'
The word 'because'
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of a Triplet sentence?
It lists three items for impact
It uses a colon
It uses a dependent clause
It starts with an adverb
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where are the three items placed in a Reverse Triplet sentence?
At the end of the sentence
In the middle of the sentence
At the beginning of the sentence
After a colon
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