The 4 C’s
What is clear?
Making the message easy to understand
What is false?
True or False, I can 100% completely rely on spellcheck on my computer.
What is e-x-c-e-p-t?
I hate it when people set alarms and it wakes everyone _____ them.
What is a semi-colon?
This punctuation is used to separate sentences joined by an introductory adverb such as “therefore”.
What is vary sentence types and lengths?
To avoid choppy paragraphs, one might use this technique.
What is concise?
Eliminating unnecessary words
What is out loud?
Hearing your work by reading it ______ may help you notice flow and errors.
What is y-o-u-r?
The correct spelling of this word indicates possession, using the word you.
What is a colon?
This punction is used before a list that is generally shown with bullet points.
What is a paragraph?
A collection of sentences that may introduce, conclude and connect ideas.
What is clear writing?
By keeping ideas, thoughts or action items organized, I achieve this.
What is fact checking?
One might use the website “snoops”, known for debunking urban legends, when doing this during your revision.
What is t-o-o?
The correct spelling of this word means also, very or excessively.
What is compound-complex?
This type of sentence has two main ideas and at least on subordinate or secondary clause.
What is inclusive language?
Respecting preferences of individuals or groups when writing means doing this.
What is concise?
Considered when thinking about the amount of time your reader has.
What is t-h-e-r-e?
The correct spelling of this word in the following sentence: “_____ are two rules in life, 1. Never give out all of the information.”
What is a comma?
This punctuation is used to separate multiple items listed in a sentence.
What is a parallel construction?
The following is an example of this type of sentence:
“They love singing, dancing and performing on stage.”
What is complete?
Using a checklist for my writing.
What is it is or it has?
It’s with the apostrophe, means this.
What is passive?
“The ball was chased by the dog” is an example of this type of voice.