Question 1

Avoiding stereotypical language involves:&#10;A) identifying members of an international community.&#10;B) avoiding age or racial discrimination.&#10;C) considering issues of disabilities and sexual orientation.&#10;D) All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Avoiding stereotypical language involves identifying and respecting the diversity of individuals and communities, including their age, race, culture, ability, and sexual orientation. By making an effort to avoid language that reinforces harmful stereotypes, we can create a more inclusive and respectful environment for all people.

Question 2

Long sentences are always better than short ones because they make you appear smarter.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Using unnecessarily long sentences can actually impede communication and make the writer appear pretentious or try-hard. It's important to use the appropriate sentence length for the message and audience.

Question 3

Which of the following is what writing is not?&#10;B) Following a magical formula&#10;C) Completed in the first attempt&#10;D) All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Writing is not a mysterious process, as it can be broken down into various steps and techniques. It is not following a magical formula, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing. It is not completed in the first attempt, as writing involves multiple drafts, revisions, and editing. Therefore, all the given choices are correct.

Question 4

You can avoid sexist language by:&#10;A) replacing sexist words with neutral ones.&#10;B) only writing to men.&#10;C) avoiding masculine pronouns.&#10;D) All of these choices are correct.&#10;E) All of these choices are correct except &#34;only writing to men.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Replacing sexist words with neutral ones and avoiding masculine pronouns are effective ways to avoid sexist language. Writing only to men does not address the issue of sexist language; instead, it perpetuates gender bias.

Question 5

Once you have drafted a document, the content should not be modified.

Accepted Answer

The content of a document can be modified after it's been drafted.

Question 6

It is important not to change any of your ideas once you have begun the writing process.

Accepted Answer

It is actually important to be open to changing or adjusting your ideas as you write. This allows for more effective and clearer communication of your message to the reader.

Question 7

When you revise, you&#8230;&#10;A) readjust, rethink, repurpose.&#10;B) resee, rethink, reconsider.&#10;C) rewrite, rethink, redo.&#10;D) resee, repurpose, readjust.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following is not part of the planning process?&#10;A) Clustering&#10;B) Brainstorming&#10;C) Outlining&#10;D) First draft

Accepted Answer

The first draft is part of the writing process, not the planning process. Clustering, brainstorming, and outlining are all techniques used in the planning process to generate and organize ideas before beginning to write.

Question 9

Style and tone are important considerations in business writing.

Accepted Answer

Style and tone in business writing can impact how the message is received and perceived by the audience. It is important to use a professional and appropriate tone, as well as a clear and concise writing style.

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the notions about what writing is?&#10;A) Writing is static.&#10;B) Writing takes time.&#10;C) Writing means making a number of judgment calls.&#10;D) Writing grows sometimes in bits and pieces and sometimes in great spurts.

Accepted Answer

The notion that writing is static is incorrect. Writing is a process that can change and evolve as the writer continues to work on it.

Question 11

Writing is a multi-stage process that takes time.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

When drafting a document, you should:&#10;A) always revise immediately after drafting.&#10;B) take time between drafts.&#10;C) assume that your first draft is always the best.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Active verbs are better than passive verb phrases.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The writing process involves:&#10;A) researching.&#10;B) planning.&#10;C) drafting.&#10;D) revising.&#10;E) editing.&#10;F) All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Revision is the last stage in the writing process.

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Deck 2: The Writing Process at Work