Question 1

Technical paragraphs have no maximum length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is a topic sentence and why is it an important feature of a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A topic sentence is a sentence placed at

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing effective paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep paragraphs short. 
B)  Make paragraphs unified. 
C)  Make paragraphs complete. 
D)  Make paragraphs constructive. 
A)  Keep paragraphs short. 
B)  Make paragraphs unified. 
C)  Make paragraphs complete. 
D)  Make paragraphs constructive.

Question 4

A cohesive paragraph is one that contains ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about transition words?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help readers understand complex information. 
B)  They help ensure adequate grammatical flow. 
C)  They help create logical connections between sentences and ideas. 
D)  They indicate how the content of sentences and paragraphs relate to the one before. 
A)  They help readers understand complex information. 
B)  They help ensure adequate grammatical flow. 
C)  They help create logical connections between sentences and ideas. 
D)  They indicate how the content of sentences and paragraphs relate to the one before.

Question 6

Many of the principles of effective technical writing-both at the sentence and paragraph levels-are ultimately about clarity. Why do you think clarity is so important when writing in the technical fields?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but may include the f

Question 7

How long should technical paragraphs be? Why?

Accepted Answer

Technical paragraphs should be short, to

Question 8

Variegated sentence patterns ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contain just one independent clause 
B)  contain unclear links between ideas 
C)  sound choppy and should therefore be avoided 
D)  often contain coordinating conjunctions 
A)  contain just one independent clause 
B)  contain unclear links between ideas 
C)  sound choppy and should therefore be avoided 
D)  often contain coordinating conjunctions

Question 9

The complex sentences created by subordination and embedding should be avoided in technical paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A paragraph that contains information about factors unrelated to the main idea introduced in the topic sentence is one that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lacks cohesion 
B)  lacks unity 
C)  lacks transitional devices 
D)  is permissible, so long as the relationship between ideas is made clear 
A)  lacks cohesion 
B)  lacks unity 
C)  lacks transitional devices 
D)  is permissible, so long as the relationship between ideas is made clear

Question 11

On average, technical paragraphs should be no more than ________ line(s) long.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  10 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  10

Question 12

Well-constructed paragraphs should enable the reader to skim a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Effective technical paragraphs should be cohesive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Technical paragraphs have no minimum length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A unified paragraph is one that contains

Question 16

Every paragraph should express ________ main idea(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  five

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about given-new repetition?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves repeating information from the previous sentence. 
B)  It adds redundant information to your paragraph. 
C)  It involves a restatement of ideas or key words. 
D)  It helps stitch your sentences together logically. 
A)  It involves repeating information from the previous sentence. 
B)  It adds redundant information to your paragraph. 
C)  It involves a restatement of ideas or key words. 
D)  It helps stitch your sentences together logically.

Question 18

A complete paragraph is one that contains ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Pick at least two of the principles for writing effective sentences introduced in Chapter 2 and compare them with some of the principles for writing effective paragraphs. How do these two different sets of principles work together and reinforce one another?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but may include the f

Question 20

Effective topic sentences make headings redundant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Technical paragraphs have no maximum length.

What is a topic sentence and why is it an important feature of a paragraph?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing effective paragraphs?

A cohesive paragraph is one that contains ________.

Which of the following is NOT true about transition words?

Many of the principles of effective technical writing-both at the sentence and paragraph levels-are ultimately about clarity. Why do you think clarity is so important when writing in the technical fields?

How long should technical paragraphs be? Why?

Variegated sentence patterns ________.

The complex sentences created by subordination and embedding should be avoided in technical paragraphs.

A paragraph that contains information about factors unrelated to the main idea introduced in the topic sentence is one that ________.

On average, technical paragraphs should be no more than ________ line(s) long.

Well-constructed paragraphs should enable the reader to skim a document.

Effective technical paragraphs should be cohesive.

Technical paragraphs have no minimum length.

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

Every paragraph should express ________ main idea(s).

Which of the following is NOT true about given-new repetition?

A complete paragraph is one that contains ________.

Pick at least two of the principles for writing effective sentences introduced in Chapter 2 and compare them with some of the principles for writing effective paragraphs. How do these two different sets of principles work together and reinforce one another?

Effective topic sentences make headings redundant.

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

Exam 3: Technical Paragraphs

Technical paragraphs have no maximum length.

What is a topic sentence and why is it an important feature of a paragraph?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing effective paragraphs?

A cohesive paragraph is one that contains ________.

Which of the following is NOT true about transition words?

Many of the principles of effective technical writing-both at the sentence and paragraph levels-are ultimately about clarity. Why do you think clarity is so important when writing in the technical fields?

How long should technical paragraphs be? Why?

Variegated sentence patterns ________.

The complex sentences created by subordination and embedding should be avoided in technical paragraphs.

A paragraph that contains information about factors unrelated to the main idea introduced in the topic sentence is one that ________.

On average, technical paragraphs should be no more than ________ line(s) long.

Well-constructed paragraphs should enable the reader to skim a document.

Effective technical paragraphs should be cohesive.

Technical paragraphs have no minimum length.

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

Every paragraph should express ________ main idea(s).

Which of the following is NOT true about given-new repetition?

A complete paragraph is one that contains ________.

Pick at least two of the principles for writing effective sentences introduced in Chapter 2 and compare them with some of the principles for writing effective paragraphs. How do these two different sets of principles work together and reinforce one another?

Effective topic sentences make headings redundant.

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