Which sentence is "padded" the best?

The cat sat on the warm, sunlit mat near the window.

What is an appositive?

Phrase describes a noun by renaming or giving more information about it

Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses with a semicolon?

I finished my project; I turned it in on time.

Which sentence uses an appositive correctly?

My dog Max, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.

What is sentence fluency?

Refers to how smoothly and naturally sentences flow together

What does it mean to "pad" a sentence in writing?

To include extra words or phrases for a more description.

Sometimes sentences are padded with an intro phrase. Which sentence below does this correctly?

After the long day at school, I decided to relax.

What does it mean to "flip" a sentence?

To change the order of words or phrases for emphasis or style.

Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses using a comma and a conjunction?

I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.

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1
True or False: One should try to avoid "disfluent" writing.
True
False
2
Which sentence is "padded" the best?
The can sat in the warm sun.
The cat sat near the window.
The cat sat on the mat.
The cat sat on the warm, sunlit mat near the window.
3
What is an appositive?
Phrase describes a noun by renaming or giving more information about it
A word that shows action in a sentence.
A word that connects two independent clauses
A sentence that asks a question
4
Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses with a semicolon?
I finished my project: I turned it in on time.
I finished my project; and I turned it in on time.
I finished my project; I turned it in on time.
I finished my project, and I turned it in on time.
5
Which sentence uses an appositive correctly?
My friend Sarah she loves to read mystery novels.
We went to the museum and saw a painting, it was old.
The teacher, who was very strict gave us a pop quiz.
My dog Max, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.
6
What is sentence fluency?
Refers to how smoothly and naturally sentences flow together
Refers to creating rhythm in writing
Refers to revising an essay to elimitate spelling and grammar errors
Refers to using comma and conjuction to combine sentences
7
What does it mean to "pad" a sentence in writing?
To replace simple words with more complex vocabulary.
To make a sentence grammatically incorrect on purpose.
To include extra words or phrases for a more description.
To add punctuation at the end of a sentence.
8
Sometimes sentences are padded with an intro phrase. Which sentence below does this correctly?
After the long day at school; I decided to relax.
After, the long day at school I decided to relax.
After the long day at school I decided to relax.
After the long day at school, I decided to relax.
9
What does it mean to "flip" a sentence?
To reverse the sentence so it reads backward.
To correct the grammar and spelling in a sentence.
To replace all nouns with synonyms.
To change the order of words or phrases for emphasis or style.
10
Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses using a comma and a conjunction?
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
I wanted to go to the park but, it started raining.
I wanted to go to the park, it started raining.
I wanted to go to the park but it started raining.

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