Chapter 03 Quiz

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B  True

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A  five

B  six

C  eight

D  three

A  develops multiple ideas to add length and substance

B  focuses on a single main idea

C  uses sentences written in only the active voice

D  eliminates any supporting sentences for concise writing

A  limit the repetition of key ideas

B  incorporate transitional expressions that connect your ideas

C  keep your paragraphs short by eliminating supporting sentences

D  avoid the use of pronouns

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

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

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

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

A  subject is the recipient of the action

B  bad news is de-emphasized

C  doer of an action is concealed

D  subject is the doer of the action

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

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

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

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

A  fragmented sentence

B  comma splice

C  run-on sentence

D  complete sentence

A  complete sentence

B  comma splice

C  run-on sentence

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

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

A  explain all background information first

B  begin with the main idea

C  get to the main idea quickly by frontloading

D  put the bad news first

A  Eliminates the need for researching

B  Saves the reader’s time

C  Sets a proper frame of mind

D  Reduces frustration

A  Limited vocabulary

B  Poor editing and proofreading skills

C  Poor organization

D  Unclear sentence structure

A  brainstorm for ideas

B  talk with her boss

C  look in her company’s files

D  conduct interviews and surveys or organize a focus group

A  scientifically

B  supernaturally

C  informally

D  formally

A  helps shape the message

B  eliminates the need for any revision

C  guarantees unified sentences and coherent paragraphs

D  determines the format and layout