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English Grammar & Writing Composition & Paragraph Writing Flashcards
51 question-and-answer cards covering Composition & Paragraph Writing as it is examined in English Grammar & Writing. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Composition & Paragraph Writing deck
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What are the four sentence types by structure?
Simple (one independent clause), compound (two independent clauses), complex (one independent + one or more dependent clauses), and compound-complex (two or more independent + at least one dependent clause).
Name three methods for adding sentence variety.
Vary sentence openings, vary sentence length, and combine short sentences using conjunctions or subordination.
What is logical ordering of ideas?
Arranging information in a sensible sequence so readers can follow the reasoning, using patterns such as chronological, spatial, order of importance, or general-to-specific.
Name four common patterns of organization for ordering ideas.
Chronological (time) order, spatial order, order of importance (climactic), and compare-contrast order.
What is chronological order?
Arranging ideas or events in the sequence in which they happen in time, from first to last.
What is order of importance (climactic order)?
Arranging points from least to most important (or vice versa) so the strongest idea receives emphasis.
What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?
To grab the reader's attention, provide background/context, and present the thesis statement that guides the essay.
What is a thesis statement?
A single sentence, usually at the end of the introduction, that states the essay's main argument or central claim and often previews its main points.
What makes a strong thesis statement?
It is specific, arguable (not just a fact), focused on one main idea, and clearly states the writer's position on the topic.
What is a 'hook' in an introduction?
An opening device—such as a question, quotation, statistic, or anecdote—designed to capture the reader's attention immediately.
What is a body paragraph?
A paragraph in the main part of an essay that develops one supporting point of the thesis using a topic sentence, supporting details, and analysis.
Describe the typical structure of a body paragraph.
Topic sentence stating the point, supporting evidence/details, explanation or analysis of the evidence, and a concluding or transitional sentence.
What is the P-E-E (or PEEL) structure for a body paragraph?
Point, Evidence, Explanation (and Link)—state the point, give evidence, explain how it supports the point, and link back to the thesis or next idea.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To restate the thesis in fresh words, summarize the main points, and leave the reader with a final thought, implication, or call to action.
Name two things a good conclusion should avoid.
Introducing brand-new arguments or evidence, and copying the introduction word-for-word.
What is an outline?
A structured plan that organizes a text's main points and supporting details in hierarchical order before drafting.
What are the two main formats for an outline?
Topic outline (short words/phrases) and sentence outline (complete sentences for each point).
What ordering system is traditionally used for outline levels?
Roman numerals for main points (I, II, III), capital letters for subpoints (A, B, C), and Arabic numerals for details (1, 2, 3).
What is conciseness in writing?
Expressing ideas clearly using no more words than necessary—cutting redundancy, wordiness, and filler while preserving meaning.
Rewrite 'due to the fact that' and 'in order to' more concisely.
'Due to the fact that' becomes 'because'; 'in order to' becomes 'to'.
What is the difference between active and passive voice?
In active voice the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The dog chased the ball'); in passive voice the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The ball was chased by the dog').
Why is active voice generally preferred over passive voice?
Active voice is usually clearer, more direct, more concise, and more vigorous, making it easier to see who is doing what.
When is passive voice appropriate?
When the doer is unknown or unimportant, when the action's receiver is the focus, or in scientific/objective writing (e.g., 'The samples were heated').
What is the difference between tone and voice in writing?
Tone is the writer's attitude toward the subject or audience (e.g., formal, humorous, serious); voice is the writer's distinctive, consistent personality and style across their writing.
What this deck covers
The Composition & Paragraph Writing deck follows the English Grammar & Writing Composition & Paragraph Writing syllabus — 6 chapters and 22 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 8.5 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 130 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Composition & Paragraph Writing flashcards FAQ
How many Composition & Paragraph Writing flashcards are in this English Grammar & Writing deck?
51 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these English Grammar & Writing flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 51-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Composition & Paragraph Writing cards cover?
They follow the English Grammar & Writing Composition & Paragraph Writing syllabus — 6 chapters and 22 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.