This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Clarity In Writing – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Clarity In Writing Quiz 2 (27 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: "She was tired; however, she continued to work." A) She. B) However. C) Continued. D) Tired. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 2. The sentence "By taking parenting classes could benefit inexperienced spouses in many ways" is a fragment. What should be changed? A) Remove "could". B) Add "this" after "by". C) Change "could" to "can". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Add "this" after "by". 3. What is the difference between a coherent paragraph and an incoherent one? A) The difference lies in the organization and logical connection of ideas. B) An incoherent paragraph always has more words than a coherent one. C) Both types of paragraphs are the same in their structure. D) Coherence refers to the length of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The difference lies in the organization and logical connection of ideas. 4. The phrase "These programs can increase parents' awareness about what constitutes abuse, even if done accidentally" is unclear. How should it be improved? A) Programs can increase awareness about what constitutes abuse. B) Programs can increase parents' awareness of what constitutes abuse. C) Programs can raise awareness of abuse and its consequences. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Programs can increase parents' awareness of what constitutes abuse. 5. The thesis statement drives, or determines, your ..... A) Conclusion. B) Body paragraphs. C) Title. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body paragraphs. 6. I looked at the book, and it was very interesting to me. Which revision would make the sentence clearer? A) I looked at the book, and I thought it was very interesting. B) I looked at the book, finding it interesting. C) I looked at the book and found it very interesting. D) I looked at the book, and I was very interested in it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I looked at the book and found it very interesting. 7. Which is the best topic sentence for a body paragraph? A) In this paragraph I'm going to explain one reason why Tv is harmful. B) This paragraph will explain one reason why TV is harmful. C) The extraordinary time spent watching television can be harmful. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The extraordinary time spent watching television can be harmful. 8. Which TAG is most well-written/clear? A) Zweck is the author of the article, "Mental Health, " and she gives 3 ways schools can raise awareness. B) Zweck's article "Mental Health" explains 3 ways schools can raise awareness. C) The article "Mental Health, " written by Zweck, explains 3 ways schools can raise awareness. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Zweck's article "Mental Health" explains 3 ways schools can raise awareness. 9. The sentence "Parenting courses help parents to understand the needs of their children" has an error. What is the issue? A) Remove "to". B) Change "help" to "helps". C) Change "help" to "helped". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Remove "to". 10. Edit the following sentence for subject-verb agreement: "The team of players are ready for the game." A) The team of players was ready for the game. B) The team of players are ready for the game. C) The team of players is ready for the game. D) The team of players were ready for the game. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The team of players is ready for the game. 11. The phrase "the number of people who think fossils can be the main source of energy" is incorrect. How should it be corrected? A) The number of people who think fossil fuels can be the main source of energy. B) The number of people who think fossil can be the main source of energy. C) The number of people who think fossils are the main source of energy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The number of people who think fossil fuels can be the main source of energy. 12. Which of the following sentences avoids a run-on? A) I went to the store I bought milk. B) I went to the store, I bought milk. C) I went to the store; I bought milk. D) I went to the store and I bought milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I went to the store; I bought milk. 13. The sentence "Fossil fuels are known for its limited resource" contains a pronoun error. What should be corrected? A) Its $\rightarrow$ their. B) Its $\rightarrow$ these. C) Their $\rightarrow$ its. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Its $\rightarrow$ their. 14. "some nations have made transition to alternative energy" is incorrect. What is the mistake? A) Made transition. B) Made a transition. C) Made transitions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Made a transition. 15. Dolphins are known for being intelligent creatures. They are often seen playing in the ocean. Dolphins also communicate with each other using clicks and whistles. They are social animals that enjoy spending time together in groups. Which revision would most improve the paragraph? A) Correcting some run-on sentences. B) Varying the sentence beginnings. C) Changing the order of the sentences. D) Combining the ideas in some sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Combining the ideas in some sentences. 16. Which thesis statement is more clear and direct? A) Television can be harmful for many reasons. B) Many people think television is harmful for several reasons. C) Television can be harmful due to the time spent watching and the distasteful themes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Television can be harmful due to the time spent watching and the distasteful themes. 17. What is the main idea of the article "Biometrics are not Better" ? A) Biometrics are the best security method. B) Biometrics have several limitations and are not always the best option. C) Biometrics are used in smartphones. D) Biometrics are a new technology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biometrics have several limitations and are not always the best option. 18. The phrase "For example, the early years of a child's life is a crucial time period" contains a subject-verb agreement error. How should it be corrected? A) Is $\rightarrow$ are. B) Life $\rightarrow$ lives. C) Time period $\rightarrow$ time periods. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is $\rightarrow$ are. 19. "this change is a highly positive development" is awkward. What should be corrected? A) This change is a very positive development. B) This change is a highly positive development. C) This change represents a positive development. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This change is a highly positive development. 20. Edit the following sentence for correct punctuation: "I like apples oranges and bananas." A) I like apples, oranges, and bananas. B) I like apples oranges, and bananas. C) I like apples, oranges and bananas. D) I like, apples, oranges, and bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I like apples, oranges, and bananas. 21. Mention an example of a connector that indicates contrast. A) However. B) Therefore. C) As a result. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 22. The phrase "Caregiving plays a significant role since the birth of a child" is awkward. What should be changed? A) Caregiving has played a significant role since the birth of a child. B) Caregiving plays a significant role from the birth of a child. C) Caregiving plays a significant role since a child is born. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caregiving plays a significant role from the birth of a child. 23. Which is the best thesis for the topic of recycling? A) Dr. T. recycles for three main reasons. B) Dr. T. recycles for the environment, for energy conservation, and to conserve resources. C) Dr. T. lists three main reasons why she recycles. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dr. T. recycles for the environment, for energy conservation, and to conserve resources. 24. What is the basic structure of a paragraph? A) A paragraph only needs a main sentence. B) The structure of a paragraph is always a list of examples. C) A paragraph must contain at least five sentences. D) The basic structure of a paragraph includes a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and optionally, a closing sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The basic structure of a paragraph includes a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and optionally, a closing sentence. 25. What type of connectors are used to conclude a paragraph? A) In addition. B) On the other hand. C) However. D) Connectors like 'in conclusion', 'therefore', 'in summary'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Connectors like 'in conclusion', 'therefore', 'in summary'. 26. List the elements that a well-structured paragraph should contain. A) Examples, quotes, statistics. B) Titles, subtitles, references. C) Main idea, supporting sentences, conclusion. D) Introduction, development, summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main idea, supporting sentences, conclusion. 27. Make a connection between the theme of friendship in a book you have read and your personal experiences. A) Summarize the book's plot. B) List the main characters in the book. C) Describe a time when you made a new friend. D) Explain how the book's portrayal of friendship is similar to your own experiences. 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