Sentence fluency is all about how smoothly your sentences flow together when you write. Imagine reading a story where the sentences are choppy and don't connect well โ it's hard to understand and enjoy! This practice will help you understand how authors create that smooth, easy-to-read feeling. We'll be looking at different reading passages to improve our understanding and practice using a variety of words and sentence structures to make our own writing better and more engaging.
Match the word to its definition. Write the correct letter next to each word.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Concise | a. Showing great attention to detail or precision |
| 2. Elaborate | b. Brief and to the point; expressing much in few words. |
| 3. Meticulous | c. To express in greater detail |
| 4. Coherent | d. The quality of being clear and easy to understand |
| 5. Clarity | e. Logically connected; consistent |
Read the passage and fill in the missing words with the options provided. (astonishing, suddenly, peculiar, journey, delightful)
The old house had a(n) __________ appearance, with ivy covering most of its walls. One day, I decided to embark on a __________ to discover its secrets. __________ , the front door creaked open, revealing an __________ sight inside. The experience was truly __________.
Think about a time you read something that was difficult to understand. What made it so confusing? How could the writer have improved the fluency of their sentences?
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