Question 1

Which of the following sentences has a strong subject?

Accepted Answer

A)  The firm issued a statement about the newly promoted lawyers. 
B)  The statement from the college about the newly promoted professors was published in the newspaper. 
C)  The use of fireworks in this city is strictly prohibited. 
D)  The challenge of pursuing higher education while using a foreign language should not be underestimated. 
A)  The firm issued a statement about the newly promoted lawyers. 
B)  The statement from the college about the newly promoted professors was published in the newspaper. 
C)  The use of fireworks in this city is strictly prohibited. 
D)  The challenge of pursuing higher education while using a foreign language should not be underestimated. D

Question 2

Where do real or conceptual subjects often get "buried" within confusing sentences?

Accepted Answer

A)  in dangling modifiers 
B)  in prepositional phrases before weak verbs 
C)  in prepositional phrases following weak subjects 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  in dangling modifiers 
B)  in prepositional phrases before weak verbs 
C)  in prepositional phrases following weak subjects 
D)  None of the responses are correct. C

Question 3

Which sentence below 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. D

Question 4

Which type of modifier lacks an antecedent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of modifier lacks an antecedent?...

Question 5

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A sentence using negative construction expresses bad news or the writer's dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Question 8

What two guidelines will help you to avoid causing confusion when using clusters of adjectives?

Accepted Answer

Use commas to separa

Question 9

The following passage violates which of the basic principles for effective sentences listed below?
The site marks the beginning of a first-year riparian forest buffer. Monitoring equipment was located essentially where this stream joined Cook Creek at the end of the forest riparian buffer. Monitoring data indicated improved water quality within the tributary. It is our opinion that this could be the result of the riparian forest buffer being created.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid euphemisms. 
B)  Avoid unnecessarily fancy words. 
C)  Avoid wordy phrases. 
D)  Avoid filler. 
A)  Avoid euphemisms. 
B)  Avoid unnecessarily fancy words. 
C)  Avoid wordy phrases. 
D)  Avoid filler.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chapter 10 suggests that the passive voice is generally more appropriate than the active voice in four circumstances. One is when the agent is clear from the context, as in "Students are required to take both writing courses," in which it is clear that the college sets the requirements. Under what other circumstances is the passive voice generally more appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the agent is less important than the action 
B)  when the agent is unknown 
C)  when a reference to the agent is embarrassing, dangerous, or in some other way inappropriate 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  when the agent is less important than the action 
B)  when the agent is unknown 
C)  when a reference to the agent is embarrassing, dangerous, or in some other way inappropriate 
D)  All responses are correct. 
E)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 12

The sentence "Employees who seek their supervisor's advice often can improve their performance" contains an example of which type of modifier?

Accepted Answer

A squintin

Question 13

In what way is the following list flawed?
The Ventura Aquifer program objectives are the following:
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10characterization of groundwater quality
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10to provide data to support Best Management Practices (BMP)
F1F1F1S1F1F1F10relating data to agricultural land-use practices

Accepted Answer

A)  The list is not punctuated correctly. 
B)  The list is not parallel in structure. 
C)  The lead-in is not grammatically complete. 
D)  The list uses the wrong verb tense. 
A)  The list is not punctuated correctly. 
B)  The list is not parallel in structure. 
C)  The lead-in is not grammatically complete. 
D)  The list uses the wrong verb tense.

Question 14

Chapter 10 describes several techniques for avoiding sexist language. One technique is to include a disclaimer such as following: "The use of the pronoun he does not in any way suggest a male bias."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Per diem is an example of what type of phrase for accountants and human-resources personnel?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Per diem is an example of what...

Question 16

What is Simplified English?

Accepted Answer

Simplified English is a version of the E

Question 17

Identify one of the four cases in which it is better to use passive voice than active voice.

Accepted Answer

It is better to use passive voice when t

Question 18

Which of the following sentences illustrates the best approach to writing about people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  An arthritis sufferer typically takes medications daily. 
B)  People with advanced cases of scleroderma should avoid cold climates. 
C)  A person with severe rheumatoid arthritis is likely to be confined to a wheelchair. 
D)  Systemic lupus is an abnormal disability for young males. 
A)  An arthritis sufferer typically takes medications daily. 
B)  People with advanced cases of scleroderma should avoid cold climates. 
C)  A person with severe rheumatoid arthritis is likely to be confined to a wheelchair. 
D)  Systemic lupus is an abnormal disability for young males.

Question 19

Sentences are often easier to understand and more emphatic if new information appears in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the beginning of the sentence 
B)  in the middle of the sentence 
C)  after a semicolon 
D)  at the end of the sentence 
A)  at the beginning of the sentence 
B)  in the middle of the sentence 
C)  after a semicolon 
D)  at the end of the sentence

Question 20

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.

Which of the following sentences has a strong subject?

Where do real or conceptual subjects often get "buried" within confusing sentences?

Which sentence below shows a comma splice?

Which type of modifier lacks an antecedent?

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

A sentence using negative construction expresses bad news or the writer's dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

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

What two guidelines will help you to avoid causing confusion when using clusters of adjectives?

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

The sentence "Employees who seek their supervisor's advice often can improve their performance" contains an example of which type of modifier?

In what way is the following list flawed? The Ventura Aquifer program objectives are the following: characterization of groundwater quality to provide data to support Best Management Practices (BMP) relating data to agricultural land-use practices

Chapter 10 describes several techniques for avoiding sexist language. One technique is to include a disclaimer such as following: "The use of the pronoun he does not in any way suggest a male bias."

Per diem is an example of what type of phrase for accountants and human-resources personnel?

What is Simplified English?

Identify one of the four cases in which it is better to use passive voice than active voice.

Which of the following sentences illustrates the best approach to writing about people with disabilities?

Sentences are often easier to understand and more emphatic if new information appears in which position?

How should you punctuate a restrictive modifier?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 10: Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Which of the following sentences has a strong subject?

Where do real or conceptual subjects often get "buried" within confusing sentences?

Which sentence below shows a comma splice?

Which type of modifier lacks an antecedent?

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

A sentence using negative construction expresses bad news or the writer's dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

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

What two guidelines will help you to avoid causing confusion when using clusters of adjectives?

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

The sentence "Employees who seek their supervisor's advice often can improve their performance" contains an example of which type of modifier?

In what way is the following list flawed? The Ventura Aquifer program objectives are the following: characterization of groundwater quality to provide data to support Best Management Practices (BMP) relating data to agricultural land-use practices

Chapter 10 describes several techniques for avoiding sexist language. One technique is to include a disclaimer such as following: "The use of the pronoun he does not in any way suggest a male bias."

Per diem is an example of what type of phrase for accountants and human-resources personnel?

What is Simplified English?

Identify one of the four cases in which it is better to use passive voice than active voice.

Which of the following sentences illustrates the best approach to writing about people with disabilities?

Sentences are often easier to understand and more emphatic if new information appears in which position?

How should you punctuate a restrictive modifier?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Communicating Persuasively

Emphasizing Important Information

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites

Writing Correspondence

Writing Job-Application Materials

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

Filters