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| Introduction | ||
| Demonstrate Effective Word Choice | ||
| Place Modifiers Correctly | ||
| Coordinate/Subordinate Sentence Elements | ||
| Use Parallel Expressions for Parallel Ideas | ||
| Avoid Fragments, Comma Splices, Fused Sentences | ||
| Employ Effective Sentence Structure | ||
| Observe Standard Practices for Grammar and Usage | ||
| Conform to Conventions of Standard American English | ||
| Sample Writing Tests | ||
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Employ Conventional Sentence Structure
Coordinate and Subordinate Sentence Elements According to Their Relative Importance
In some sentences there are two ideas. The correct writing of such sentences requires a determination of the more important idea. Then the other idea of the sentence can be placed in a subordinate position.
An example of a sentence in which the major idea needs to be more prominently placed is:
Beethoven is a German composer, and he is best known for his nine symphonies.
The sentence could be corrected by:
Beethoven, a German composer, is best known for his nine symphonies.
1) Here is another example of a misplaced major idea. Write a sentence that correctly places the subordinate idea and click here when you are finished.
Burning the entire second floor, the fire started at midnight.
An example of a sentence in which the major idea needs to be more prominently placed is:
Though we have had rain for seven days, the rainfall for August is normal.
The sentence could be corrected by:
The rainfall for August is normal even though we have had rain for seven days.
2) Here is another example of a misplaced major idea. Write a sentence that correctly places the subordinate idea and click here when you are finished.
The boat overturned yesterday when five men drowned.
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