Question 1

Use active voice when possible.

Accepted Answer

Active voice is preferred in writing as it makes sentences clearer, more direct, and easier to understand. In active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action, whereas in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

Question 2

Edit a message for clarity by _________.&#10;A) using simple words&#10;B) avoiding trite, overused expressions&#10;C) presenting ideas logically&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are effective ways to improve message clarity. Using simple words ensures that the message is easily understood by all readers. Avoiding overused expressions makes the message fresh and more engaging. Presenting ideas logically helps to make them clear and easy to follow.

Question 3

&#34;The meeting will be held from Wednesday through Friday, November 1-4.&#34; is easy to understand.

Accepted Answer

The statement is confusing because it mentions both specific days of the week (Wednesday through Friday) and dates (November 1-4) that do not align, as November 1-4 typically spans four days, not the three days from Wednesday to Friday.

Question 4

Editing does not involve rewriting parts of the document.

Accepted Answer

Editing can involve rewriting parts of the document, especially if there are errors or areas that need improvement.

Question 5

Words like average and soon may not convey the same meaning to different readers.

Accepted Answer

Different readers may have different interpretations of words based on their personal experiences, cultural background, and context. Therefore, words like average and soon may have subjective meanings to different readers.

Question 6

Which of the following is written in active voice?&#10;A) The software has been selected by the instructor.&#10;B) The facts should be verified before the report is written&#10;C) Your report was not submitted on time.&#10;D) The teacher selected the students for team leaders.

Accepted Answer

This sentence clearly states who is performing the action (the teacher) and what the action is (selecting students for team leaders). This is an example of active voice. The other options all use passive voice, where either the subject is not stated or is not performing the action.

Question 7

Cliches are especially confusing to people whose first language is not English.

Accepted Answer

Cliches often use idiomatic expressions that may not make sense to those who are not familiar with English idioms and may cause confusion.

Question 8

Please be _____ in the library.&#10;A) quite&#10;B) quit&#10;C) quiet

Accepted Answer

The correct word for this sentence is "quiet", meaning to keep silence or not make noise. "Quite" means to a degree or extent, whereas "quit" means to stop doing something.

Question 9

Editing and proofreading _________.&#10;A) can be completed at the same time.&#10;B) are the same thing.&#10;C) are two distinct activities that must be performed separately.&#10;D) is the process of locating mechanical errors.

Accepted Answer

Editing and proofreading are two distinct activities that must be performed separately. Editing involves making changes to the content, structure, and language of a document to improve its overall quality and effectiveness. Proofreading, on the other hand, involves reviewing a document to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting. While both are important for creating a polished and professional final product, they require different skills and approaches.

Question 10

She would ____ not be asked to go along.&#10;A) recent&#10;B) resent&#10;C) re-sent

Accepted Answer

The word "resent" means to feel anger or bitterness towards something or someone. The sentence suggests that someone would feel negatively about being asked to go along, so "resent" is the correct choice. "Recent" means having happened or been done not long ago and does not make sense in the context of the sentence. "Re-sent" is not a word.

Question 11

Difficult words show that the writer is intelligent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Difficult words show that the writer is...

Question 12

Editing a document involves checking copy to see that every aspect of the content is correct and that the message is clear, concise, and complete.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Editing a document involves checking copy to...

Question 13

Editing for content involves checking for _________.&#10;A) incomplete information (omission of essential information)&#10;B) incorrect facts (names, dates, addresses, numbers, etc.)&#10;C) inconsistency in the way material is written (style and format)&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Editing for content involves checking for _________.&#10;A)...

Question 14

Which of the following is in passive voice?&#10;A) You made an error on the report&#10;B) Jim passed out papers.&#10;C) Jane hired the office manager.&#10;D) The papers were passed out by Jim.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is in passive...

Question 15

She is _____ concerned about her grades.&#10;A) quit&#10;B) quite&#10;C) quiet

Accepted Answer

The answer of She is _____ concerned about her grades.&#10;A)...

Question 16

I may ____ my exercise class.&#10;A) quite&#10;B) quit&#10;C) quiet

Accepted Answer

The answer of I may ____ my exercise class.&#10;A) quite&#10;B)...

Question 17

Cite, site, sight; right, rite, wright, write; and sell, cell are examples of homophones.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cite, site, sight; right, rite, wright, write;...

Question 18

The proofreader must make sure that the editing changes retain the message that the writer intended to convey.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The proofreader must make sure that the...

Question 19

It is preferable to say &#34;would like to recommend,&#34; rather than just &#34;recommend.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is preferable to say &#34;would like...

Question 20

She talked about her ______ trip to India.&#10;A) recent&#10;B) resent&#10;C) re-sent

Accepted Answer

The answer of She talked about her ______ trip to...

Deck 14: Editing for Content, Clarity, and Conciseness