Adding and Deleting

What are the TWO big clues to look for when deciding whether to get rid of a sentence?

• quotations

• redundancy

• change in voice or tone

• the sentence is too short

What is the primary reason for deleting a sentence in a paragraph?

• It is too long

• It is redundant

• It is interesting

• It is complex

Which of the following is a clue that a sentence should be added to a paragraph?

• It introduces a new idea

• It repeats information

• It is confusing

• It is too short

In editing, what does 'adding' usually refer to?

• Including more punctuation

• Inserting additional information

• Increasing word count

• Adding more adjectives

What is a common reason for deleting a word in a sentence?

• It is a noun

• It is redundant

• It is a verb

• It is an adjective

Which sentence structure is most likely to require adding a conjunction?

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Fragment

When might you delete a paragraph from an essay?

• When it is too short

• When it is off-topic

• When it is well-written

• When it is at the end

What is the effect of adding a metaphor to a sentence?

• It makes the sentence longer

• It adds vivid imagery

• It confuses the reader

• It shortens the sentence

Which of the following is a reason to add a transition word?

• To confuse the reader

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To make the sentence longer

• To delete information

What is a potential downside of adding too many adjectives to a sentence?

• It becomes more descriptive

• It becomes clearer

• It becomes cluttered

• It becomes more interesting