Question 1

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The adventurer walked for days and days, for weeks on end, for what seemed like an eternity; he found himself in a state of perpetual exhaustion. 
B)  He is a little bit sour, she is a little bit sweet, and I am a little bit stale. 
C)  I left the room when he yelled at me. 
D)  Vote for Pedro he will represent you well. 
A)  The adventurer walked for days and days, for weeks on end, for what seemed like an eternity; he found himself in a state of perpetual exhaustion. 
B)  He is a little bit sour, she is a little bit sweet, and I am a little bit stale. 
C)  I left the room when he yelled at me. 
D)  Vote for Pedro he will represent you well.

Question 2

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 3

Which type of modifier lacks an antecedent?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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.

Question 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

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 8

What is Simplified English?

Accepted Answer

Simplified English is a version of the E

Question 9

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Use commas to separa

Question 13

What is the past perfect tense used to describe?

Accepted Answer

The past perfect ten

Question 14

Which type of modifier is NOT identified in Chapter 10 as a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  an adjectival modifier 
B)  a squinting modifier 
C)  a dangling modifier 
D)  a misplaced modifier 
A)  an adjectival modifier 
B)  a squinting modifier 
C)  a dangling modifier 
D)  a misplaced modifier

Question 15

What is Simplified English?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a way to teach English to elementary-school children. 
B)  It is writing that has been dumbed down. 
C)  It is a set of about 1,000 English words used for writing technical manuals in certain industries. 
D)  It is English written in sentences with five or fewer words. 
A)  It is a way to teach English to elementary-school children. 
B)  It is writing that has been dumbed down. 
C)  It is a set of about 1,000 English words used for writing technical manuals in certain industries. 
D)  It is English written in sentences with five or fewer words.

Question 16

Chapter 10 describes six techniques for avoiding sexist language. What are two of them?

Accepted Answer

The six techniques are replacing male-ge

Question 17

What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

Accepted Answer

A)  very informal to informal 
B)  informal to moderately formal 
C)  moderately formal to highly formal 
D)  None of the responses are correct. 
A)  very informal to informal 
B)  informal to moderately formal 
C)  moderately formal to highly formal 
D)  None of the responses are correct.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

What is a euphemism?

Accepted Answer

A euphemism is a pol

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Which type of modifier lacks an antecedent?

Which sentence below shows a comma splice?

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."

Which of the following sentences has a strong subject?

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.

What is Simplified English?

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

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

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

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

What is the past perfect tense used to describe?

Which type of modifier is NOT identified in Chapter 10 as a problem?

What is Simplified English?

Chapter 10 describes six techniques for avoiding sexist language. What are two of them?

What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

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

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

What is a euphemism?

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 is a run-on sentence?

Which type of modifier lacks an antecedent?

Which sentence below shows a comma splice?

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."

Which of the following sentences has a strong subject?

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.

What is Simplified English?

Nominalized verbs help you communicate clearly and concisely.

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

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

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

What is the past perfect tense used to describe?

Which type of modifier is NOT identified in Chapter 10 as a problem?

What is Simplified English?

Chapter 10 describes six techniques for avoiding sexist language. What are two of them?

What level of formality does technical communication usually require?

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

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

What is a euphemism?

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