Deck 11: Editing for a Professional Style and Tone

Question 1

Each step in a list of instructions should begin with a noun.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

To write fluently
(a)use long sentences for special emphasis.
(b)use a consistent sentence length.
(c)use a consistent sentence construction.
(d)combine related ideas.
(e)All of the these answers are correct.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Sentences using active voice
(a)include a clear agent performing the action.
(b)might be too blunt to be effective.
(c)might be inappropriate if the object is more important than the subject.
(d)have the recipient of the action in the subject slot of the sentence.
(e)a,b,and c.

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Digital editing tools
(a)are able to identify words that are used incorrectly.
(b)will not search for clutter words.
(c)will not catch an instance of "its" that should be "it's."
(d)always give the best advice to a writer.
(e)a and d.

Question 5

Combining sentences can help deemphasize some ideas and emphasize others.

Question 6

All of the following are common sources of wordiness except
(a)strong verbs.
(b)qualifiers.
(c)prepositional phrases.
(d)nominalizations.
(e)weak verbs.

Question 7

Inefficient style is not only difficult to read but also potentially unethical when it confuses the audience.

Question 8

Whereas repetition is saying the same thing twice using the same words,
is saying the same thing twice but using different words.

Question 9

is the accepted phrases,terms,and shorthand individuals in a profession use to communicate with each other efficiently..

Question 10

Whenever possible,you should preface your assertions with "I think," "In my opinion," "I believe," or some other qualifier.

Question 11

A noun that has been formed from a verb and often ends in ion is called a
.

Question 12

Jargon can be useful in communications among specialists.

Question 13

In choosing the appropriate tone,
(a)use a semiformal tone when you want to sound conversational.
(b)use a formal tone with subordinates.
(c)use an informal tone with superiors.
(d)use a negative tone when conveying bad news.
(e)when in doubt,avoid being too casual.

Question 14

Using the term "Ms." is an out-of-date strategy that should be avoided.

Question 15

The passive voice should always be avoided.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about tone is most accurate?
(a)Never use contractions.
(b)Vary the tone of a document from section to section as needed.
(c)Never use "I" or "we" in a technical document.
(d)Using "you" and "your" will help a writer connect with readers.
(e)All of these answers are accurate.

Question 17

Avoid using short sentences in technical writing.

Question 18

Nominalizations add credibility and efficiency to your writing.

Question 19

An example of sexist language is
(a)Ms.
(b)poetess.
(c)chairperson.
(d)flight attendant.
(e)Both Ms.and poetess are sexist.

Question 20

Avoid person-first language for people with disabilities.