Adding and Deleting Sentences

Revising

• 1st step; brainstorming; gathering ideas

• 2nd step; putting ideas down into full sentences and paragraphs

• 3rd step; focuses on fixing content and organization by adding, deleting, or changing words and sentences

• 4th step; focuses on grammar, spelling, conventions. Content is complete by this point

What is the primary purpose of adding sentences during the revision process?

• To increase word count

• To enhance clarity and detail

• To confuse the reader

• To meet a page requirement

Which of the following is a reason to delete a sentence from a paragraph?

• It repeats information already given

• It introduces a new idea

• It provides necessary evidence

• It adds a creative touch

When revising a paragraph, what should you consider before adding a new sentence?

• The length of the paragraph

• The relevance to the main idea

• The number of sentences already present

• The complexity of vocabulary

In which part of the writing process is sentence addition and deletion most crucial?

• Drafting

• Revising

• Editing

• Publishing

What is a common mistake when adding sentences to an essay?

• Adding unrelated information

• Using varied sentence structures

• Providing additional examples

• Clarifying a point

How can deleting sentences improve a piece of writing?

• By making it shorter

• By removing redundancy

• By reducing word count

• By simplifying vocabulary

Which sentence should be deleted to improve coherence?

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• A sentence that supports the thesis

• A sentence that provides evidence

• A sentence that concludes the paragraph

What is the effect of adding a sentence that contradicts the main argument?

• It strengthens the argument

• It weakens the argument

• It clarifies the argument

• It has no effect

Why might a writer delete a sentence during the revision process?

• To add more complex vocabulary

• To improve sentence variety

• To eliminate off-topic information

• To increase paragraph length