This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Clarity In Writing – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Clarity In Writing Quiz 2 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why is it important to review the structure of a paragraph before finalizing it? A) To make the paragraph longer. B) To include more irrelevant details. C) It is important to ensure clarity and coherence in communication. D) To change the topic of the paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is important to ensure clarity and coherence in communication. 2. Which sentence is more clear and well-written? A) Although buying a new car can be success for some people, others it would be getting food on the table or being able to get fresh water. B) Although buying a new car means success for some people, success for other people is putting food on the table or having fresh water. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although buying a new car means success for some people, success for other people is putting food on the table or having fresh water. 3. How can redundancy be avoided in a paragraph? A) Eliminate repeated words or phrases and rephrase sentences. B) Use synonyms for the repeated words. C) Add more unnecessary details. D) Write in a more complex style. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eliminate repeated words or phrases and rephrase sentences. 4. Why is clarity important in writing? A) To confuse the readers. B) To make the writing longer. C) To ensure the message reaches the readers. D) To hide the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To ensure the message reaches the readers. 5. Which is the best concluding statement for an essay on recycling? A) Other people argue that recycling is just one of many ways to help the environment. B) Everyone should consider at least one way that they can help the environment. C) I will now restate all of the reasons why you should recycle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Everyone should consider at least one way that they can help the environment. 6. Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: "She was tired; however, she continued to work." A) She. B) Tired. C) However. D) Continued. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 7. 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". 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. The thesis statement drives, or determines, your ..... A) Conclusion. B) Body paragraphs. C) Title. D) Hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body paragraphs. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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". 15. Edit the following sentence for subject-verb agreement: "The team of players are ready for the game." A) The team of players is ready for the game. B) The team of players are ready for the game. C) The team of players were ready for the game. D) The team of players was ready for the game. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The team of players is ready for the game. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. "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. 20. 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) Combining the ideas in some sentences. B) Varying the sentence beginnings. C) Changing the order of the sentences. D) Correcting some run-on sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Combining the ideas in some sentences. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. "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. 25. 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesClarity In Writing Quiz 1Clarity In Writing Quiz 3Clarity And Coherence QuizConcision In Writing QuizCreating Emphasis In Writing QuizDesign And Usage QuizDialogue Usage QuizDistinguishing Rhetoric QuizEffective Written Communication QuizFigurative Language QuizFigures Of Speech QuizGender And Language QuizHedging In Writing QuizHedging Language QuizHypophora Vs. 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