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Developing Good Writing Skills

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This deck covers essential concepts in developing effective writing skills, focusing on sentence structure, modifiers, and common errors to avoid.

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What is a sentence?

A sentence is a group of related words that gives a complete meaning and contains a finite verb.

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What is a sentence?

A sentence is a group of related words that gives a complete meaning and contains a finite verb.

What are the two main parts of a basic sentence structure?

The subject and the predicate.

What is a finite verb?

A finite verb is a form of a verb that shows agreement with a subject and is marked for tense.

What is a run-on sentence?

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are not joined correctly.

How can run-on sentences be corrected?

By making separate sentences, using a semicolon, a comma plus a coordinating conjunction, or subordinating one clause.

What is a dangling modifier?

A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.

How can you correct a dangling modifier?

Place the subject within or right after the opening word group/phrase.

What is a split infinitive?

A split infinitive occurs when a modifier is placed between 'to' and the base form of a verb.

What is a squinting modifier?

A squinting modifier is a modifier that could refer to either of two words, causing ambiguity.

Why is sentence structure important?

Proper sentence structure ensures clarity and effective communication, preventing reader confusion.

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Developing Good Writing Skills

Term	Definition
What is a sentence?	A sentence is a group of related words that gives a complete meaning and contains a finite verb.
What are the two main parts of a basic sentence structure?	The subject and the predicate.
What is a finite verb?	A finite verb is a form of a verb that shows agreement with a subject and is marked for tense.
What is a run-on sentence?	A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are not joined correctly.
How can run-on sentences be corrected?	By making separate sentences, using a semicolon, a comma plus a coordinating conjunction, or subordinating one clause.
What is a dangling modifier?	A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.
How can you correct a dangling modifier?	Place the subject within or right after the opening word group/phrase.
What is a split infinitive?	A split infinitive occurs when a modifier is placed between 'to' and the base form of a verb.
What is a squinting modifier?	A squinting modifier is a modifier that could refer to either of two words, causing ambiguity.
Why is sentence structure important?	Proper sentence structure ensures clarity and effective communication, preventing reader confusion.