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BASIC DEFINITIONS - These definitions include the parts of speech, clauses, phrases and the four types of sentence structure. PASSIVE VOICE vs. ACTIVE VOICE - Defines the difference between "active voice" and "passive voice." Examples are included. ADJECTIVES & ADVERBS - Defines the difference between and adjective and an adverb and gives examples. PREPOSITIONS - Defines a preposition and prepositional phrase. Lists the most commonly used prepositions. WaBoPs - (wandering body parts) - A WaBoP is a description that gives action or motion to body parts not normally able to move in such a way under their own power. Examples are given along with suggestions of how to avoid making this mistake. "TO BE" VERBS - Lists the form of the verb, "be," which are the culprits in passive voice writing and gives examples of how to eliminate them. POINTS FOR STRONGER WRITING - Offers a number of hints and suggestions to make your writing cleaner. |