PRONOUNS
The part of speech that replaces nouns.
What is pronoun?
"Since," "While," "Although," "Because," Whereas"
What are subordinate conjunctions?
The part of speech that must agree in number.
What is a verb?
Describes the relationship between a verb and the object associated with it.
What is voice?
One of the most effective practices for authors to improve their writing.
What is reading?
The pronoun to use when writing a paper by yourself
What is "I?"
Ambiguously or illogically modify a word
What is a misplaced modifier?
"Series," "Set," "Faculty," "Pair," "Social Media"
What are collective nouns?
When the subject of a sentence is presented first, followed by the verb and then the object of the verb.
What is active voice?
Ensures that the flow of your paper reflects the logic of your research.
What is writing from an outline?
The pronoun to use when writing a paper with co-authors.
What is "we?"
You can avoid this modifier by writing in the active voice.
What is dangling modifier?
This subject pronoun can be singular or plural.
What is none?
When the object of a verb is presented first, followed by the verb, and then the subject last.
What is passive voice?
Helps you to look at your writing from a fresh perspective.
What is re-reading the draft?
"Who," "Whom," "That," "Which"
What are relative pronouns?
What are coordinating conjunctions?
"OR" or "NOR"
What are compound subjects?
To make factual statements
What is indicative mood?
After re-reading your draft, give it to this person for a critical review.
What is a colleague?
Are essential to the meaning of the sentence
What are restrictive clauses?
Difficult to tell whether the word refers to the phrase before or after the modifier.
What is squinting modifier?
If the subject is singular, the verb must this.
What is singular?
Used to describe conditions that are contrary to fact or improbable.
What is subjunctive mood?
A person who reviews and proofreads your paper.
What is a copyeditor?