Question 1

Multiple simple sentences ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are preferred to fewer, more complex ones 
B)  create a sense of directness and objectivity 
C)  enhance the logical flow of information 
D)  sound choppy and lack coherence 
A)  are preferred to fewer, more complex ones 
B)  create a sense of directness and objectivity 
C)  enhance the logical flow of information 
D)  sound choppy and lack coherence D

Question 2

What does it mean for a paragraph to be complete? Why is this an important quality in technical paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

A complete paragraph is one that presents all the information the reader will need to understand the idea developed in the paragraph. This means the writer must be careful not to omit information or steps in logic. It also means that the writer must be careful not to assume the reader is as familiar as the writer with the situation or the associated technical terminology. Ensuring completeness is important when writing technical paragraphs because it means that readers have all the information they require for their purposes to understand the writer's intent.

Question 3

The underlined segment of the following sentence is an example of ________.
Because the early spring is combining rains with melting snow, extensive flooding is likely.

Accepted Answer

A)  subordination 
B)  insubordination 
C)  embedding 
D)  nominal construction 
A)  subordination 
B)  insubordination 
C)  embedding 
D)  nominal construction A

Question 4

Transition devices are important because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate how the content of sentences and paragraphs relates to the material that has come before 
B)  create more complexity, allowing you to string seemingly unrelated ideas together 
C)  make the paragraph more structured and therefore more accessible 
D)  help make your sentences shorter and therefore less wordy 
A)  indicate how the content of sentences and paragraphs relates to the material that has come before 
B)  create more complexity, allowing you to string seemingly unrelated ideas together 
C)  make the paragraph more structured and therefore more accessible 
D)  help make your sentences shorter and therefore less wordy

Question 5

"Accordingly," "as a result," and "because" are all examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  key words 
B)  variegated phrases 
C)  wordiness 
D)  transition words 
A)  key words 
B)  variegated phrases 
C)  wordiness 
D)  transition words

Question 6

Which of the following applies when writing complete paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is better to provide slightly too much information than too little; it is easier for readers to filter out the unnecessary than to make up a shortfall. 
B)  You should have a clear idea of who your reader is. 
C)  You should maintain a moderate level of complexity, so that your reader does not get bored. 
D)  Both a and b. 
A)  It is better to provide slightly too much information than too little; it is easier for readers to filter out the unnecessary than to make up a shortfall. 
B)  You should have a clear idea of who your reader is. 
C)  You should maintain a moderate level of complexity, so that your reader does not get bored. 
D)  Both a and b.

Question 7

Effective technical paragraphs should begin with a topic sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A given-new repetition is not a transitional device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Choppy sentences are effective when used in technical writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A unified paragraph is one that contains ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  logical connections between sentences 
B)  only details relevant to the central idea 
C)  all the information the reader will need to understand the idea 
D)  complete grammatical accuracy 
A)  logical connections between sentences 
B)  only details relevant to the central idea 
C)  all the information the reader will need to understand the idea 
D)  complete grammatical accuracy

Question 11

Three tools for creating cohesive paragraphs are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transition words, variegated sentences, and given-new repetition 
B)  summary markers, signposts, and lead-ins 
C)  variegated sentences, transition words, and signposts 
D)  signposts, transition words, and support nouns 
A)  transition words, variegated sentences, and given-new repetition 
B)  summary markers, signposts, and lead-ins 
C)  variegated sentences, transition words, and signposts 
D)  signposts, transition words, and support nouns

Question 12

What are coordinating conjunctions and what grammatical purpose do they serve? How do they enhance cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

Coordinating conjunctions are words that

Question 13

Repeating information from a previous sentence is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a redundancy error 
B)  contextual backup 
C)  given-new repetition 
D)  transitional repetition 
A)  a redundancy error 
B)  contextual backup 
C)  given-new repetition 
D)  transitional repetition

Question 14

What are "transition words" and why are they useful? Provide an example of one functional group of transitional words.

Accepted Answer

Transition words are words that indicate

Question 15

In Chapter 2 you learned that sentences work best when the subject appears at the start of the sentence. What are some of the parallels between this and how paragraphs must be constructed?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but may include the f

Question 16

What is "given-new" repetition and how can it be useful when writing technical paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

"Given-new" repetition is a tool for cre

Question 17

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
We are experiencing an early spring, so rain is combining with melting snow. Extensive flooding is likely.

Accepted Answer

A)  We are experiencing 
B)  so rain is combining with melting snow 
C)  so 
D)  This sentence contains no coordinating conjunctions. 
A)  We are experiencing 
B)  so rain is combining with melting snow 
C)  so 
D)  This sentence contains no coordinating conjunctions.

Question 18

In technical writing, topic sentences function a bit like headings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The words "and," "for," "so," "but," and "nor" are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional verbs 
B)  conclusion signifiers 
C)  coordinating conjunctions 
D)  paragraph markers 
A)  transitional verbs 
B)  conclusion signifiers 
C)  coordinating conjunctions 
D)  paragraph markers

Question 20

Describe the differences between a simple and complex sentence. Why is one preferable in technical writing?

Accepted Answer

A simple sentence consists of only one i

Multiple simple sentences ________.

What does it mean for a paragraph to be complete? Why is this an important quality in technical paragraphs?

The underlined segment of the following sentence is an example of ________. Because the early spring is combining rains with melting snow, extensive flooding is likely.

Transition devices are important because they ________.

"Accordingly," "as a result," and "because" are all examples of ________.

Which of the following applies when writing complete paragraphs?

Effective technical paragraphs should begin with a topic sentence.

A given-new repetition is not a transitional device.

Choppy sentences are effective when used in technical writing.

A unified paragraph is one that contains ________.

Three tools for creating cohesive paragraphs are ________.

What are coordinating conjunctions and what grammatical purpose do they serve? How do they enhance cohesiveness?

Repeating information from a previous sentence is known as ________.

What are "transition words" and why are they useful? Provide an example of one functional group of transitional words.

In Chapter 2 you learned that sentences work best when the subject appears at the start of the sentence. What are some of the parallels between this and how paragraphs must be constructed?

What is "given-new" repetition and how can it be useful when writing technical paragraphs?

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: We are experiencing an early spring, so rain is combining with melting snow. Extensive flooding is likely.

In technical writing, topic sentences function a bit like headings.

The words "and," "for," "so," "but," and "nor" are examples of ________.

Describe the differences between a simple and complex sentence. Why is one preferable in technical writing?

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Formal Reports

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Exam 3: Technical Paragraphs

Multiple simple sentences ________.

What does it mean for a paragraph to be complete? Why is this an important quality in technical paragraphs?

The underlined segment of the following sentence is an example of ________. Because the early spring is combining rains with melting snow, extensive flooding is likely.

Transition devices are important because they ________.

"Accordingly," "as a result," and "because" are all examples of ________.

Which of the following applies when writing complete paragraphs?

Effective technical paragraphs should begin with a topic sentence.

A given-new repetition is not a transitional device.

Choppy sentences are effective when used in technical writing.

A unified paragraph is one that contains ________.

Three tools for creating cohesive paragraphs are ________.

What are coordinating conjunctions and what grammatical purpose do they serve? How do they enhance cohesiveness?

Repeating information from a previous sentence is known as ________.

What are "transition words" and why are they useful? Provide an example of one functional group of transitional words.

In Chapter 2 you learned that sentences work best when the subject appears at the start of the sentence. What are some of the parallels between this and how paragraphs must be constructed?

What is "given-new" repetition and how can it be useful when writing technical paragraphs?

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: We are experiencing an early spring, so rain is combining with melting snow. Extensive flooding is likely.

In technical writing, topic sentences function a bit like headings.

The words "and," "for," "so," "but," and "nor" are examples of ________.

Describe the differences between a simple and complex sentence. Why is one preferable in technical writing?

Why Technical People Neednt Fear Writing

Technical Sentences

Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout

Emails, Letters, and Memos

Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents

Formal Reports

Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control

References and Citations

Technical Graphics

Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals

Oral Presentations

Ethics

Job Application Packages

Filters