Chapter 03 Quiz

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B  False

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B  False

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A  eight

B  five

C  three

D  six

A  focuses on a single main idea

B  develops multiple ideas to add length and substance

C  uses sentences written in only the active voice

D  eliminates any supporting sentences for concise writing

A  avoid the use of pronouns

B  limit the repetition of key ideas

C  incorporate transitional expressions that connect your ideas

D  keep your paragraphs short by eliminating supporting sentences

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

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

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

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 recipient of the action

C  bad news is de-emphasized

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

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

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

A  fragmented sentence

B  run-on sentence

C  comma splice

D  complete sentence

A  fragmented sentence

B  run-on sentence

C  complete sentence

D  comma splice

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

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  Saves the reader’s time

B  Sets a proper frame of mind

C  Reduces frustration

D  Eliminates the need for researching

A  Unclear sentence structure

B  Poor organization

C  Limited vocabulary

D  Poor editing and proofreading skills

A  brainstorm for ideas

B  talk with her boss

C  conduct interviews and surveys or organize a focus group

D  look in her company’s files

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