Chapter 03 Quiz

A  True

B  False

A  False

B  True

A  False

B  True

A  True

B  False

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  five

B  three

C  six

D  eight

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  keep your paragraphs short by eliminating supporting sentences

B  avoid the use of pronouns

C  limit the repetition of key ideas

D  incorporate transitional expressions that connect your ideas

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

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

A  bad news is de-emphasized

B  doer of an action is concealed

C  subject is the recipient of the action

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

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

A  comma splice

B  fragmented sentence

C  complete sentence

D  run-on sentence

A  complete sentence

B  run-on sentence

C  comma splice

D  fragmented sentence

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

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

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

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

A  explain all background information first

B  get to the main idea quickly by frontloading

C  begin with the main idea

D  put the bad news first

A  Sets a proper frame of mind

B  Saves the reader’s time

C  Reduces frustration

D  Eliminates the need for researching

A  Poor editing and proofreading skills

B  Unclear sentence structure

C  Poor organization

D  Limited vocabulary

A  look in her company’s files

B  conduct interviews and surveys or organize a focus group

C  talk with her boss

D  brainstorm for ideas

A  scientifically

B  supernaturally

C  informally

D  formally

A  helps shape the message

B  guarantees unified sentences and coherent paragraphs

C  determines the format and layout

D  eliminates the need for any revision