Test your revising skills: clarity and cohesion questions for Grade 6.

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔍 Clarity means making your writing easy to understand. Use simple words and short sentences when possible. 💡 Cohesion means your ideas stick together. Use transition words like 'and,' 'but,' 'so,' 'because,' 'then,' and 'however' to connect your sentences and paragraphs. 📝 Avoid unnecessary words or phrases that can confuse the reader. Be direct and to the point. 🧠 Check for any sentences that don't make sense and rewrite them. 🔗 Make sure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that tells the reader what it's about. ✍️ Read your writing aloud to catch any awkward phrasing or confusing sentences. 🧐 Ask a friend or family member to read your work and give you feedback.

✏️ Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following sentences is the clearest?
   1. A. The big, red ball bounced high.
   2. B. The ball, which was very big and red, bounced in a manner that was high.
   3. C. It bounced.
   4. D. The ball did a bounce.
2. What is the best transition word to use in the following sentence: "I wanted to go to the park, _____ it was raining."
   1. A. and
   2. B. but
   3. C. so
   4. D. then
3. Which sentence is the most cohesive with the following: "I love to read books."
   1. A. Apples are my favorite fruit.
   2. B. Reading is a great way to learn new things.
   3. C. The sky is blue.
   4. D. Cats are cute.
4. Which of these sentences is the most concise (uses the fewest words to say the same thing)?
   1. A. Due to the fact that it was raining, we stayed inside.
   2. B. Because of the rain, we stayed inside.
   3. C. The reason we stayed inside is that rain was happening.
   4. D. It was raining, therefore we went in the house.
5. Which sentence needs the most revision for clarity?
   1. A. The dog barked loudly.
   2. B. She went to the store.
   3. C. The car is red.
   4. D. It was a thing that happened with speed.
6. What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?
   1. A. To make the writing longer.
   2. B. To confuse the reader.
   3. C. To connect ideas and make the writing flow smoothly.
   4. D. To use fancy vocabulary.
7. Which sentence demonstrates the best use of cohesion within a paragraph discussing pets?
   1. A. Pets are nice; I like food.
   2. B. Pets require care, but they also bring joy; therefore, responsible pet ownership is essential.
   3. C. Pets, sometimes, are things.
   4. D. The sky is blue, and my dog likes to play.