Question 1

Which of the following are good writers most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stick to one basic strategy that works for them 
B)  Start editing before a draft is complete 
C)  Realize that the first draft can be revised 
D)  Avoid breaking big jobs into small chunks 
E)  Use and follow rules rigidly 
A)  Stick to one basic strategy that works for them 
B)  Start editing before a draft is complete 
C)  Realize that the first draft can be revised 
D)  Avoid breaking big jobs into small chunks 
E)  Use and follow rules rigidly

Question 2

List the guidelines that need to be followed for sentence length and structure.

Accepted Answer

The following guidelines need to be used

Question 3

A way to become a better writer is to think about the writing process and consciously adopt the processes of good writers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is recommended to triple-check numbers,headings,the first and last paragraphs,and the reader's name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ refer to words that indicate relationships and comprise of words such as "with","in",and "under".

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjectives 
B)  Nouns 
C)  Prepositions 
D)  Pronouns 
E)  Interjections 
A)  Adjectives 
B)  Nouns 
C)  Prepositions 
D)  Pronouns 
E)  Interjections

Question 6

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while editing a document?

Accepted Answer

A)  The editing process should always be followed by revision of the document. 
B)  The proofreading process should be undertaken before the revision process. 
C)  Acknowledgements should be made when information is external to an organization. 
D)  A spell-check instead of proofreading manually is more efficient to identify errors. 
E)  It is important to proofreading one's own document instead of swapping it with another. 
A)  The editing process should always be followed by revision of the document. 
B)  The proofreading process should be undertaken before the revision process. 
C)  Acknowledgements should be made when information is external to an organization. 
D)  A spell-check instead of proofreading manually is more efficient to identify errors. 
E)  It is important to proofreading one's own document instead of swapping it with another.

Question 7

_____ refers to checking if a document is free from typographical errors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Revising 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Freewriting 
D)  Proofreading 
E)  Clustering 
A)  Revising 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Freewriting 
D)  Proofreading 
E)  Clustering

Question 8

The planning process involves getting feedback,evaluating one's work,and writing a formal draft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The revision process should always be undertaken after the editing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Amy Scott,a communications manager at an environmental organization,recently used a certain technique to develop ideas for the "Action against Global warming Campaign." With the help of this technique,she jotted down her topic at the centre of a sheet and drew a circle around it.She wrote down strategies such as new media,radio,and print media in red,drawing circles around them.In addition,she circled the points of support from the public on the issue,governmental regulation on use of fossil fuels,and support of allies in blue.Which of the following techniques did Scott use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freewriting 
B)  Automatic writing 
C)  Brainstorming 
D)  Clustering 
E)  Free blogging 
A)  Freewriting 
B)  Automatic writing 
C)  Brainstorming 
D)  Clustering 
E)  Free blogging

Question 11

"Writing as we talk" can create awkward,repetitive,and badly organized prose if one's speech is not exceptionally fluent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify key processes that good writers tend to use.

Accepted Answer

Good writers differ from poor writers in

Question 13

Which of the following is true of readability formulas?

Accepted Answer

A)  They attempt to measure objectively how easy something is to read. 
B)  They take many factors into account and are an efficient guide to good style. 
C)  They avoid depending on analyzing word length and sentence length. 
D)  They take into account factors that influence the complexity of ideas. 
E)  They consider the layout and design of a document while analyzing it. 
A)  They attempt to measure objectively how easy something is to read. 
B)  They take many factors into account and are an efficient guide to good style. 
C)  They avoid depending on analyzing word length and sentence length. 
D)  They take into account factors that influence the complexity of ideas. 
E)  They consider the layout and design of a document while analyzing it.

Question 14

In order to make writing easier to read,it is good to use familiar words or words that are a part of almost everyone's vocabulary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sally will drive to Wellington Street tomorrow morning. 
B)  Sally will go to the mall before picking up Ben from the airport. 
C)  Sally needs to go to the mall to pick a birthday gift for Ben. 
D)  Sally needs to prepare casseroles for lunch tomorrow. 
E)  Sally will go to the mall early to avoid the weekend rush. 
A)  Sally will drive to Wellington Street tomorrow morning. 
B)  Sally will go to the mall before picking up Ben from the airport. 
C)  Sally needs to go to the mall to pick a birthday gift for Ben. 
D)  Sally needs to prepare casseroles for lunch tomorrow. 
E)  Sally will go to the mall early to avoid the weekend rush.

Question 16

The _____ became law in 2010 and requires all federal agencies to use clear prose that the public can readily understand.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plain Writing Act 
B)  Printing Presses and Publications Act 
C)  Community Whistleblower Protection Act 
D)  Lobbying and Disclosure Act 
E)  Welfare Reform Act 
A)  Plain Writing Act 
B)  Printing Presses and Publications Act 
C)  Community Whistleblower Protection Act 
D)  Lobbying and Disclosure Act 
E)  Welfare Reform Act

Question 17

Errors such as sentence fragments and run-on sentences disturb most educated readers and should be best avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the key points to be kept in mind while choosing a level of formality for a document?

Accepted Answer

The key points to be kept in mind while

Question 19

While writing about things that one has done,said or seen,phrases like "this writer" should be used and the word "I" should be avoided because it may seem egocentric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The revising process involves brainstorming information to include in the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following are good writers most likely to do?

List the guidelines that need to be followed for sentence length and structure.

A way to become a better writer is to think about the writing process and consciously adopt the processes of good writers.

It is recommended to triple-check numbers,headings,the first and last paragraphs,and the reader's name.

_____ refer to words that indicate relationships and comprise of words such as "with","in",and "under".

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while editing a document?

_____ refers to checking if a document is free from typographical errors.

The planning process involves getting feedback,evaluating one's work,and writing a formal draft.

The revision process should always be undertaken after the editing process.

"Writing as we talk" can create awkward,repetitive,and badly organized prose if one's speech is not exceptionally fluent.

Identify key processes that good writers tend to use.

Which of the following is true of readability formulas?

In order to make writing easier to read,it is good to use familiar words or words that are a part of almost everyone's vocabulary.

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word?

The _____ became law in 2010 and requires all federal agencies to use clear prose that the public can readily understand.

Errors such as sentence fragments and run-on sentences disturb most educated readers and should be best avoided.

What are the key points to be kept in mind while choosing a level of formality for a document?

While writing about things that one has done,said or seen,phrases like "this writer" should be used and the word "I" should be avoided because it may seem egocentric.

The revising process involves brainstorming information to include in the document.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 5: Planning, Composing, and Revising

Which of the following are good writers most likely to do?

List the guidelines that need to be followed for sentence length and structure.

A way to become a better writer is to think about the writing process and consciously adopt the processes of good writers.

It is recommended to triple-check numbers,headings,the first and last paragraphs,and the reader's name.

_____ refer to words that indicate relationships and comprise of words such as "with","in",and "under".

Which of the following guidelines should be followed while editing a document?

_____ refers to checking if a document is free from typographical errors.

The planning process involves getting feedback,evaluating one's work,and writing a formal draft.

The revision process should always be undertaken after the editing process.

"Writing as we talk" can create awkward,repetitive,and badly organized prose if one's speech is not exceptionally fluent.

Identify key processes that good writers tend to use.

Which of the following is true of readability formulas?

In order to make writing easier to read,it is good to use familiar words or words that are a part of almost everyone's vocabulary.

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word?

The _____ became law in 2010 and requires all federal agencies to use clear prose that the public can readily understand.

Errors such as sentence fragments and run-on sentences disturb most educated readers and should be best avoided.

What are the key points to be kept in mind while choosing a level of formality for a document?

While writing about things that one has done,said or seen,phrases like "this writer" should be used and the word "I" should be avoided because it may seem egocentric.

The revising process involves brainstorming information to include in the document.

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Navigating the Business Communication Environment

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Building Resumes

Writing Job Application Letters

Interviewing, writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Planning and Researching Proposals and Reports

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals and Progress Reports

Analysing Information and Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Filters