Effective Writing Practices Tutorial Quiz

Why is it important to vary sentence structure in writing?

• To create a long winding sentence

• To keep the writing alive and readers interested

• To use constant uniformity

• To make the writing look like a list

What can be avoided by varying sentence types?

• Monotonous tone

• Complex sentence structure

• Short sentence length

• Repetitive adverb modifiers

What is the purpose of starting sentences with adverb modifiers or clauses, transitional expressions, prepositional or infinitive phrases?

• To confuse the readers

• To make the sentences longer

• To create a monotonous effect

• To vary the sentence structure

How can varying sentence length help in writing?

• By making all sentences long

• By creating a list-like paragraph

• By using only short sentences

• By keeping the rhythm in writing

What should be avoided to prevent a paragraph from looking like a list?

• Using coordinating conjunctions

• Using subordinating conjunctions

• Using dependent clauses

• Keeping all sentences short

What is the purpose of combining clauses using an appositive?

• To create a monotonous effect

• To vary the sentence structure

• To make the sentences longer

• To confuse the readers

What is the main reason for varying sentence structure?

• To make the writing look like a list

• To use constant uniformity

• To keep the writing alive and readers interested

• To create a long winding sentence

What can interrupt a succession of long sentences in writing?

• Short sentences

• Complex sentences

• Repetitive adverb modifiers

• Monotonous tone

What is the purpose of combining clauses by introducing a dependent clause?

• To confuse the readers

• To make the sentences longer

• To vary the sentence structure

• To create a monotonous effect

How can varying sentence length improve the readability of a passage?

• By using only short sentences

• By making all sentences long

• By creating a list-like paragraph

• By keeping the rhythm in writing