Question 1

Long sentences usually contain 17-23 words with a solid and inherent pace to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You don't need to make the best possible choices for the noun and verb of each sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When writers make errors, they make it harder on themselves to maintain trust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the AP Stylebook?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the AP Stylebook?...

Question 5

Each time you use a pronoun, find the ______ and make sure they match.

Accepted Answer

A)  antennae 
B)  decedent 
C)  precedent 
D)  antecedent

Question 6

Active voice writing is beneficial because it is longer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You should write in the fanciest way possible to keep your readers entertained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Students use diagram sentences ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  to help them see how each sentence was constructed 
B)  to help plot out the story 
C)  to help visualize the story 
D)  for fun

Question 9

"The attack was the worst shooting on a college campus in recent memory" is an example of an author using a qualifier to couch his facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

______ sentences pack a punch.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extra long 
B)  Long 
C)  Short 
D)  Medium

Question 11

Clarity is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  not as important as grammar 
B)  sometimes more important than grammar 
C)  optional 
D)  elusive

Question 12

Master writers have more options to fix grammatical problems properly because they know how to use the language in ways novices don't.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When you rely heavily on prepositions and prepositional phrases, your writing will ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  be brief and have broken fragments 
B)  take on a song-like quality 
C)  be clear and concise 
D)  be strong and contain long sentences

Question 14

How can you keep your writing tight and right?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can you keep your writing tight...

Question 15

When writers make errors, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  they make it harder for readers to trust them 
B)  they don't really do any damage to their reputations 
C)  it has no effect on their publications 
D)  readers rarely notice

Question 16

A cliché is a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  handy shortcut 
B)  worn-out phrase 
C)  funny way to end a story 
D)  good way to start a story

Question 17

______ puts the object in the sentence first.

Accepted Answer

A)  Redundancy 
B)  Wordiness 
C)  Active-voice construction 
D)  Passive-voice construction

Question 18

Why is writing in the active voice beneficial?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is writing in the active voice...

Question 19

Problems ranging from too many prepositions to the overuse of personal pronouns will emerge when you read your work aloud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Commas work like ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stop signs 
B)  yield signs 
C)  detour signs 
D)  construction signs

Exam 3: Grammar, Style and Language Basics

Long sentences usually contain 17-23 words with a solid and inherent pace to them.

You don't need to make the best possible choices for the noun and verb of each sentence.

When writers make errors, they make it harder on themselves to maintain trust.

What is the AP Stylebook?

Each time you use a pronoun, find the ______ and make sure they match.

Active voice writing is beneficial because it is longer.

You should write in the fanciest way possible to keep your readers entertained.

Students use diagram sentences ______.

"The attack was the worst shooting on a college campus in recent memory" is an example of an author using a qualifier to couch his facts.

______ sentences pack a punch.

Clarity is ______.

Master writers have more options to fix grammatical problems properly because they know how to use the language in ways novices don't.

When you rely heavily on prepositions and prepositional phrases, your writing will ______.

How can you keep your writing tight and right?

When writers make errors, ______.

A cliché is a ______.

______ puts the object in the sentence first.

Why is writing in the active voice beneficial?

Problems ranging from too many prepositions to the overuse of personal pronouns will emerge when you read your work aloud.

Commas work like ______.