Chapter 03 Quiz

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B  False

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B  False

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A  eight

B  five

C  six

D  three

A  eliminates any supporting sentences for concise writing

B  develops multiple ideas to add length and substance

C  uses sentences written in only the active voice

D  focuses on a single main idea

A  avoid the use of pronouns

B  keep your paragraphs short by eliminating supporting sentences

C  incorporate transitional expressions that connect your ideas

D  limit the repetition of key ideas

A  To apply for financial aid, send in your application by January 1.

B  To meet the deadline, the budget figures must be sent before Monday.

C  Skilled at graphic design, the contract was won by InfoWorks.

D  The world’s oldest hotel is just one of the historic buildings you can see strolling about beach.

A  doer of an action is concealed

B  subject is the doer of the action

C  bad news is de-emphasized

D  subject is the recipient of the action

A  Because of our educational benefits policy, you may not receive funds for tuition costs.

B  Although you can attend class during work hours, the company cannot reimburse you for tuition costs.

C  Because we pay only for in-house classes and workshops, you will not receive company funds for tuition costs.

D  Although the company cannot reimburse you for tuition costs, you may attend class during work hours.

A  comma splice

B  complete sentence

C  run-on sentence

D  fragmented sentence

A  run-on sentence

B  comma splice

C  fragmented sentence

D  complete sentence

A  We know that you’ll want to receive the early-bird pricing; therefore, please register for the conference by October 15.

B  Register for the conference by October 15 so that you can receive a special discount.

C  If you want to attend the conference, register by October 15.

D  Although the deadline is October 15, there is still time to register; however, you must do so online.

A  begin with the main idea

B  explain all background information first

C  put the bad news first

D  get to the main idea quickly by frontloading

A  Saves the reader’s time

B  Reduces frustration

C  Eliminates the need for researching

D  Sets a proper frame of mind

A  Poor organization

B  Poor editing and proofreading skills

C  Limited vocabulary

D  Unclear sentence structure

A  conduct interviews and surveys or organize a focus group

B  look in her company’s files

C  brainstorm for ideas

D  talk with her boss

A  formally

B  informally

C  scientifically

D  supernaturally

A  helps shape the message

B  determines the format and layout

C  guarantees unified sentences and coherent paragraphs

D  eliminates the need for any revision