Deck 17: Correction Symbols

Question 1

The abbreviation WD indicates a wrong word has been used.

Answer 1

False
Explanation: A "WW" is used to indicate a wrong word that needs to be replaced with another word.

Question 2

If there is an agreement issue,what should agree with the noun?

A)Subject
B)Verb
C)Adjective
D)Pronoun

Answer 2

D
Explanation: D)When there is an agreement issue, make the subject and verb or the noun and pronoun agree.

Question 3

Which of the following helps show connections between points?

A)Subordinate clauses
B)Adjectives
C)Transitions
D)Direct approach

Answer 3

C
Explanation: C)Transitions help show connections between points.

Question 4

Language that contributes to gender stereotypes should be avoided.

Question 5

What does it mean when an abbreviated word is circled,as part of a correction symbol?

A)The word should be spelled out.
B)The word needs punctuation.
C)The word is used incorrectly.
D)The word should be replaced with a better word.

Question 6

Which of the following symbols indicate the need to review the assignment instructions?

A)Rev
B)Assign
C)Obv
D)Dir

Question 7

Words such as it is,there are,there is,this is,and these are should be avoided at the beginning of a sentence.

Question 8

Longer sentences and transitional phrases will help eliminate choppy sentences.

Question 9

If writing is marked with "Red," the writer should increase the number of times the point is explained.

Question 10

"P" indicates the need for correct punctuation.

Question 11

When "Log" is noted on a piece of work,what is the flaw in the work?

A)A word is misspelled.
B)There is an incorrect citation.
C)There is a problem with the logic.
D)The message should be tailored to the reader.

Question 12

If an idea is marked as being incomplete,what should happen to that idea?

A)It should be eliminated.
B)It should be cited.
C)It should be indicated as a personal point of view.
D)It should be developed further.

Question 13

Most business documents are written using very formal language.

Question 14

What is the problem with this sentence? "We can give him a small raise,he deserves it."

A)Comma splice
B)Sentence fragment
C)Dangling modifier
D)Nothing

Question 15

A comma splice is used to separate clauses.

Question 16

To avoid attributing blame,writing should use the direct approach,indicated by "Dir."

Question 17

When using the "you attitude," what should be emphasized?

A)The needs of the writer
B)The active voice
C)Tone
D)The needs of the reader

Question 18

When using a direct order,the good news goes first.

Question 19

Which one of the following punctuation marks is used to separate a dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence from the rest of the sentence?

A)Semicolon
B)Colon
C)Comma
D)Dash

Question 20

When asked to rewrite something as a complete sentence,what is most likely the problem?

A)There is a dangling modifier.
B)There is a sentence fragment.
C)There is a nonrestrictive clause or phrase.
D)There is an incorrect preposition.