this determines your goal, what you are aiming for
What is purpose
100
Words such as "at" "in" and "on" are known as what
What is prepositions
100
these words describe words that add on detail
What is adjectives
100
people misuse this word with "except"
What is Accept
200
this determine who you are talking to
What is audience
200
prepositions are used for what
What is time and place
200
adjectives modify these two parts of speech
What is nouns and pronouns
200
people misuse effect with this word
What is affect
300
A specialized vocabulary used in a profession, trade, or field, and should be used only when you know your audience will understand what you are saying
What is jargon
300
this words describe your words better
What is precise words
300
this term does not clearly modify any specific word
What is a Dangling Modifier
300
alright is incorrect spelling for this word
What is allright
400
The grass is always greener is known as a what
What is clichés
400
these words refer to specific things we can perceive with our senses (books, lipstick)
What is concrete words
400
When a modifier comes between the word and the verb in an infinitive, it makes the sentence awkward, so place the modifier elsewhere
What is a Splint Infinitive
400
instead of "less," use this word to refer to things that can be counted
What is fewer
500
long and complicated words that add authority to your writing
What is Pretentious Language
500
these words refer to general qualities or ideas (truth, beauty)
What is abstract words
500
words that modifies an adjective, verb, expressing a co-relation of place, time, circumstance, or manner
What is adverbs
500
avoid using this abbreviation meaning "and other things" in your writing