Question 1

New and important information should come at the beginning of a sentence, where readers will be sure to notice it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A writer at ColdTec Accounting has just completed a draft of an internal report describing a recent drop in enrollment in a training course for new employees entitled "Web Linking and Publishing with Microsoft Excel 2007." Which of the following titles would be most appropriate for the report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Changing Needs of New Employees at ColdTec 
B)  Choosing a Training Class: "Web Linking and Publishing with Microsoft Excel 2007" 
C)  An Analysis of Declining Enrollment in "Web Linking and Publishing with Microsoft Excel 2007" 
D)  Declining Enrollment in Training Classes Offered at ColdTec 
A)  The Changing Needs of New Employees at ColdTec 
B)  Choosing a Training Class: "Web Linking and Publishing with Microsoft Excel 2007" 
C)  An Analysis of Declining Enrollment in "Web Linking and Publishing with Microsoft Excel 2007" 
D)  Declining Enrollment in Training Classes Offered at ColdTec C

Question 3

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document describing the events that led to an Internet company's bankruptcy?

Accepted Answer

A)  classification 
B)  comparison and contrast 
C)  problem-methods-solution 
D)  chronological 
A)  classification 
B)  comparison and contrast 
C)  problem-methods-solution 
D)  chronological D

Question 4

To test a title, you should ask whether readers will be able to paraphrase it in a clear, meaningful sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

Therefore, furthermore, consequently, and next are all examples of what category of words?

Accepted Answer

They are t

Question 7

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document explaining which of three different trucks your company ought to buy for its fleet?

Accepted Answer

A)  classification 
B)  comparison and contrast 
C)  spatial 
D)  chronological 
A)  classification 
B)  comparison and contrast 
C)  spatial 
D)  chronological

Question 8

What is the phrase "Special Restricted Incoming Materials Storage Area" an example of?

Accepted Answer

It is a no

Question 9

Which of the changes listed below would make the following paragraph more coherent?
As an undergraduate student, you can satisfy the university writing requirement and meet an important graduation requirement by scoring a 4 or 5 on either of the Advanced Placement English exams (Language & Composition or Literature & Composition). You can also meet this requirement by receiving transfer credit for an approved college-level writing or writing-intensive course you have taken elsewhere and in which you have received a grade of B or higher. Finally, you can meet this requirement by taking and receiving a passing grade in a writing course at this university. The following two courses, for example, are dedicated primarily to the development of writing skills and can be used to meet the writing requirement: English 205 (Technical Communication) or English 200 (Rhetoric and Writing). If you have any further questions, please call Professor Lee Klein, Director of Writing Programs, in the Department of English at (518) 555-8122.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insert transitional words and phrases. 
B)  Turn the paragraph into a list. 
C)  Begin with a topic sentence. 
D)  Use demonstrative pronouns. 
A)  Insert transitional words and phrases. 
B)  Turn the paragraph into a list. 
C)  Begin with a topic sentence. 
D)  Use demonstrative pronouns.

Question 10

What is a euphemism?

Accepted Answer

A euphemism is a pol

Question 11

The only proper way to create a sentence list is by using bullets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How should you punctuate a restrictive modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use commas to separate it from the rest of the sentence. 
B)  Use dashes to separate it from the rest of the sentence. 
C)  Add no extra punctuation. 
D)  Precede it with a comma and the word which. 
A)  Use commas to separate it from the rest of the sentence. 
B)  Use dashes to separate it from the rest of the sentence. 
C)  Add no extra punctuation. 
D)  Precede it with a comma and the word which.

Question 13

Which of the following examples shows a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular model, and it offers an unequaled blend of comfort and durability. 
B)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular, comfortable, attractive, durable, and cost-effective model. 
C)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular model, because it offers an unequaled blend of comfort and durability. 
D)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular model, it offers an unequaled blend of comfort and durability. 
A)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular model, and it offers an unequaled blend of comfort and durability. 
B)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular, comfortable, attractive, durable, and cost-effective model. 
C)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular model, because it offers an unequaled blend of comfort and durability. 
D)  The 728B polo shirt is our most popular model, it offers an unequaled blend of comfort and durability.

Question 14

Whenever possible, you should combine two or more ideas into one paragraph to create a paragraph of 75 to 125 words-the ideal paragraph length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Identify two coherence devices discussed in Chapter 6.

Accepted Answer

The coherence devices discusse

Question 16

What is an advance organizer?

Accepted Answer

A)  an outline of the document you are drafting, showing its content and organization 
B)  the text that introduces a list 
C)  any text that indicates the background, purpose, scope, and organization of the discussion that follows it 
D)  transitional words and phrases, such as first, therefore, furthermore, or consequently 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  an outline of the document you are drafting, showing its content and organization 
B)  the text that introduces a list 
C)  any text that indicates the background, purpose, scope, and organization of the discussion that follows it 
D)  transitional words and phrases, such as first, therefore, furthermore, or consequently 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 17

For accountants and human-resources personnel, the phrase per diem is an example of what type of language?

Accepted Answer

The phrase

Question 18

In a passive-voice sentence, the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these examples shows the most effective transition from the first sentence to the second?

Accepted Answer

A)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. They are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University. 
B)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. These techniques are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University. 
C)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. A new research effort at Big State University is focused on fighting computer viruses. 
D)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. Nevertheless, they are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University. 
A)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. They are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University. 
B)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. These techniques are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University. 
C)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. A new research effort at Big State University is focused on fighting computer viruses. 
D)  New screening techniques are being developed to combat computer viruses. Nevertheless, they are the subject of a new research effort at Big State University.

Question 20

Why should you avoid back-to-back headings, such as the following?
6. Approaches to Neighborhood Policing
6.1 Community Policing

Accepted Answer

Readers expect you to use head

New and important information should come at the beginning of a sentence, where readers will be sure to notice it.

A writer at ColdTec Accounting has just completed a draft of an internal report describing a recent drop in enrollment in a training course for new employees entitled "Web Linking and Publishing with Microsoft Excel 2007." Which of the following titles would be most appropriate for the report?

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document describing the events that led to an Internet company's bankruptcy?

To test a title, you should ask whether readers will be able to paraphrase it in a clear, meaningful sentence.

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.

Therefore, furthermore, consequently, and next are all examples of what category of words?

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document explaining which of three different trucks your company ought to buy for its fleet?

What is the phrase "Special Restricted Incoming Materials Storage Area" an example of?

What is a euphemism?

The only proper way to create a sentence list is by using bullets.

How should you punctuate a restrictive modifier?

Which of the following examples shows a comma splice?

Whenever possible, you should combine two or more ideas into one paragraph to create a paragraph of 75 to 125 words-the ideal paragraph length.

Identify two coherence devices discussed in Chapter 6.

What is an advance organizer?

For accountants and human-resources personnel, the phrase per diem is an example of what type of language?

In a passive-voice sentence, the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

Which of these examples shows the most effective transition from the first sentence to the second?

Why should you avoid back-to-back headings, such as the following? 6. Approaches to Neighborhood Policing 6.1 Community Policing

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

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Exam 6: Writing for Your Readers

New and important information should come at the beginning of a sentence, where readers will be sure to notice it.

A writer at ColdTec Accounting has just completed a draft of an internal report describing a recent drop in enrollment in a training course for new employees entitled "Web Linking and Publishing with Microsoft Excel 2007." Which of the following titles would be most appropriate for the report?

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document describing the events that led to an Internet company's bankruptcy?

To test a title, you should ask whether readers will be able to paraphrase it in a clear, meaningful sentence.

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.

Therefore, furthermore, consequently, and next are all examples of what category of words?

Of the options listed below, which is the most effective way to organize a document explaining which of three different trucks your company ought to buy for its fleet?

What is the phrase "Special Restricted Incoming Materials Storage Area" an example of?

What is a euphemism?

The only proper way to create a sentence list is by using bullets.

How should you punctuate a restrictive modifier?

Which of the following examples shows a comma splice?

Whenever possible, you should combine two or more ideas into one paragraph to create a paragraph of 75 to 125 words-the ideal paragraph length.

Identify two coherence devices discussed in Chapter 6.

What is an advance organizer?

For accountants and human-resources personnel, the phrase per diem is an example of what type of language?

In a passive-voice sentence, the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

Which of these examples shows the most effective transition from the first sentence to the second?

Why should you avoid back-to-back headings, such as the following? 6. Approaches to Neighborhood Policing 6.1 Community Policing

Introduction to Technical Communication

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Obligations

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Filters