Question 1

A nominalization is a verb that has been transformed into a noun, as when to install becomes to effect an installation, or to analyze becomes to conduct an analysis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In many cases, removing which type of phrase following a noun will make your writing more concise?

Accepted Answer

A)   adjectival phrase
B)   prepositional phrase
C)   transitional phrase
D)   adverbial phraseE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Identify one of the four strategies listed in Chapter 10 for avoiding ambiguous pronoun references.

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Ambiguous pronoun references can be avoi...

Question 4

In which of the following sentences is qualifying information emphasized?

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A)   The schedule could fall apart if anyone is absent for several days.
B)   Shellie will get promoted if she improves her performance rating.
C)   If the new administrator gets her way, all of the adjunct instructors will get raises.
D)   I will finish my homework if I can stop watching television.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

"Refer to the person first, the disability second" is one of the guidelines for using the people-first approach to writing about people with disabilities. Which of the following are other guidelines discussed in the chapter?

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A)   Remember that handicap and disability are synonymous terms.
B)   Refer to a person who uses a wheelchair as wheelchair bound or confined to a wheelchair.
C)   Refer to people with disabilities as abnormal, as opposed to atypical.
D)   All responses are correct.
E)   None of the responses are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The guidelines for preparing text to be translated are generally similar to the guidelines for writing clearly and concisely.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)   The adventurer walked for days and days, for weeks on end, for what seemed like an eternity; he found himself in a state of perpetual exhaustion.
B)   He is a little bit sour, she is a little bit sweet, and I am a little bit stale.
C)   I left the room when he yelled at me.
D)   Vote for Pedro he will represent you well.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Subjects and verbs must agree in tense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A euphemism is a bit of shoptalk, a word or phrase that has a precise meaning to members of a particular group, organization, profession, or occupation but may have little meaning for people outside that group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the past perfect tense used to describe?

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The past perfect ten...

Question 11

Which type of modifier is NOT identified in Chapter 10 as a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   an adjectival modifier
B)   a squinting modifier
C)   a dangling modifier
D)   a misplaced modifierE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

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A)   very informal to informal
B)   informal to moderately formal
C)   moderately formal to highly formal
D)   None of the responses are correct.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

A sentence with a negative construction uses a word or phrase to describe what something is not. One example is the use of not many rather than few.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following sentences has a strong verb?

Accepted Answer

A)   The acquisition of properties south of the factory is expected to continue.
B)   Stephen is responsible for collection of our quality-assurance data.
C)   Decades of deception by politicians have left the populace numb and apathetic.
D)   Download the test file before you start to answer the questions.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a pol...

Question 16

What is Simplified English?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a way to teach English to elementary-school children.
B)   It is writing that has been dumbed down.
C)   It is a set of about 1,000 English words used for writing technical manuals in certain industries.
D)   It is English written in sentences with five or fewer words.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The following passage exhibits which of the characteristics listed below?
Not many rescuers are trained to handle hazardous materials. Provide care only when safe to do so, establish a safe zone, and call for help. When a rescuer commences patient care, he should focus on basic life support and finalize his plan to decontaminate the patient.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexist language
B)   dangling modifier
C)   negative construction
D)   fancy wordsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Chapter 10 describes six techniques for avoiding sexist language. What are two of them?

Accepted Answer

The six techniques are replacing male-ge...

Question 19

To what does a pronoun need to refer?

Accepted Answer

A)   its antecedent
B)   its precedent
C)   its antonym
D)   its adverbE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of these sentences shows parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   The line cook should follow the printed recipe; do not change the chef's dessert.
B)   Our current structure is saving us money and reducing our downtime.
C)   The speakers will include partners of accounting firms, businesspeople, and insurance agents.
D)   We need to buy more drywall, lumber, tools, and hire the subcontractors.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 10: Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

A nominalization is a verb that has been transformed into a noun, as when to install becomes to effect an installation, or to analyze becomes to conduct an analysis.

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The guidelines for preparing text to be translated are generally similar to the guidelines for writing clearly and concisely.

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Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

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Which of these sentences shows parallel structure?

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In which of the following sentences is qualifying information emphasized?

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What is the past perfect tense used to describe?

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Which of the following sentences has a strong verb?

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What is Simplified English?

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"Refer to the person first, the disability second" is one of the guidelines for using the people-first approach to writing about people with disabilities. Which of the following are other guidelines discussed in the chapter?

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Chapter 10 describes six techniques for avoiding sexist language. What are two of them?

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What is a euphemism?

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In many cases, removing which type of phrase following a noun will make your writing more concise?

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Which type of modifier is NOT identified in Chapter 10 as a problem?

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Subjects and verbs must agree in tense.

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A euphemism is a bit of shoptalk, a word or phrase that has a precise meaning to members of a particular group, organization, profession, or occupation but may have little meaning for people outside that group.

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Identify one of the four strategies listed in Chapter 10 for avoiding ambiguous pronoun references.

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Ambiguous pronoun references can be avoi...
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A sentence with a negative construction uses a word or phrase to describe what something is not. One example is the use of not many rather than few.

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To what does a pronoun need to refer?

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What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

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The guidelines for preparing text to be translated are generally similar to the guidelines for writing clearly and concisely.

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Which of these sentences shows parallel structure?

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In which of the following sentences is qualifying information emphasized?

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What is the past perfect tense used to describe?

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Which of the following sentences has a strong verb?

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"Refer to the person first, the disability second" is one of the guidelines for using the people-first approach to writing about people with disabilities. Which of the following are other guidelines discussed in the chapter?

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Chapter 10 describes six techniques for avoiding sexist language. What are two of them?

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What is a euphemism?

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In many cases, removing which type of phrase following a noun will make your writing more concise?

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Which type of modifier is NOT identified in Chapter 10 as a problem?

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Subjects and verbs must agree in tense.

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A euphemism is a bit of shoptalk, a word or phrase that has a precise meaning to members of a particular group, organization, profession, or occupation but may have little meaning for people outside that group.

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Identify one of the four strategies listed in Chapter 10 for avoiding ambiguous pronoun references.

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A sentence with a negative construction uses a word or phrase to describe what something is not. One example is the use of not many rather than few.

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To what does a pronoun need to refer?

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