Chapter 03 Quiz

A  True

B  False

A  False

B  True

A  False

B  True

A  False

B  True

A  False

B  True

A  False

B  True

A  False

B  True

A  True

B  False

A  True

B  False

A  False

B  True

A  three

B  five

C  six

D  eight

A  uses sentences written in only the active voice

B  focuses on a single main idea

C  eliminates any supporting sentences for concise writing

D  develops multiple ideas to add length and substance

A  incorporate transitional expressions that connect your ideas

B  avoid the use of pronouns

C  keep your paragraphs short by eliminating supporting sentences

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  subject is the doer of the action

B  subject is the recipient of the action

C  bad news is de-emphasized

D  doer of an action is concealed

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  complete sentence

B  comma splice

C  run-on sentence

D  fragmented sentence

A  run-on sentence

B  fragmented sentence

C  comma splice

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  get to the main idea quickly by frontloading

B  begin with the main idea

C  put the bad news first

D  explain all background information first

A  Eliminates the need for researching

B  Saves the reader’s time

C  Sets a proper frame of mind

D  Reduces frustration

A  Poor organization

B  Poor editing and proofreading skills

C  Limited vocabulary

D  Unclear sentence structure

A  look in her company’s files

B  brainstorm for ideas

C  talk with her boss

D  conduct interviews and surveys or organize a focus group

A  scientifically

B  supernaturally

C  informally

D  formally

A  determines the format and layout

B  helps shape the message

C  eliminates the need for any revision

D  guarantees unified sentences and coherent paragraphs