Question

Match each term with its definition.

Potential Matches:
1 : Correctness of phrases and clauses
2 : Word choices made for tone or clarity
3 : The order of words in a sentence
4 : Staying on topic in an essay or paragraph
5 : Words that connect ideas and paragraphs
Answer
: Unity
: Diction
: Syntax
: Transitions
: Usage

Answer 1

Unity: Staying on topic in an essay or paragraph (4)

• Ideas should be united or based on a specific theme.

Diction: Word choices made for tone and clarity (2)

• Diction is a writer's unique style of writing, especially his or her word choice and order.

Syntax: the order of words in a sentence (3)

• There are three types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex.

Transitions: Words that connect ideas and paragraphs (5)

• Some examples of transitions include and, in addition, last, finally, etc...

Usage: Correctness of phrases and clauses (1)

• You need to use correct phrases and clauses in your writing.

Answer 2

Here is the list of the correct answers of the given statements above:
1. Correctness of phrases and clauses = Usage
2. Word choices made for tone or clarity = Diction
3. The order of words in a sentence = Syntax.
4. Staying on topic in an essay or paragraph = Unity
5. Words that connect ideas and paragraphs = Transitions.