Question 1

Reading the works of famous authors can help improve one's writing. ​

Accepted Answer

Reading the works of established authors can expose one to good writing techniques and styles. By analyzing their works and identifying what makes their writing successful, one can learn to improve their own writing skills.

Question 2

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)necsesary
B)nessessary
C)necessary
D)necissary

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is necessary with one c and two s's. The other options have various misspellings of the word.

Question 3

The purpose of a topic sentence is to tie ideas together.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of a paragraph, not to tie ideas together.

Question 4

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)acomodation
B)accomodation
C)accommodation
D)acommodation

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "accommodation" with double "m" and double "n". Options A, B, and D have inconsistent spelling.

Question 5

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)ocurrence
B)occurence
C)occurrance
D)occurrence

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "occurrence" with two r's and two c's. The other options have incorrect spellings with extra letters or misspelled letters.

Question 6

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)paliative
B)palliative
C)paleative
D)palleative

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "palliative," which means something that provides relief without curing the underlying condition. Option A, C, and D are misspelled.

Question 7

Writing for health-care personnel consists mainly of transcribing medical manuscripts.

Accepted Answer

Writing for health-care personnel involves various forms of writing such as medical reports, patient charts, memos, emails, and communication with other healthcare professionals. Transcribing medical manuscripts is just one aspect of healthcare writing.

Question 8

Ordinarily the works of good experienced writers don't need much revision.

Accepted Answer

Although experienced writers may produce high-quality work, revision is still an important part of the writing process for even the best writers. Revision helps to improve clarity, organization, and style, among other things, and is essential for producing polished, effective writing.

Question 9

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)intermittent
B)interrmittant
C)intermittant
D)intermitant

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "intermittent" with two "t's". Option A is the only spelling that has the correct number of letters and the proper placement of the "t's". The remaining options have either too many or too few "t's" or misspelled them.

Question 10

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)diarhea
B)diarea
C)diarrhhea
D)diarrhea

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is diarrhea, with two r's and one h. Options A, B, and C all have incorrect spellings.

Question 11

If one word conveys a clear message, use it. ​

Accepted Answer

Using concise and clear communication is important, and using one word when it can convey a clear message is an effective way to achieve this.

Question 12

​T he informal writing style for medical personnel should exclude abbreviations.

Accepted Answer

The use of abbreviations is common and accepted in medical writing, but they should be used judiciously and with caution. It is important to ensure that abbreviations are widely recognized and do not cause confusion or misinterpretation among readers.

Question 13

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)rhumatism
B)ruematism
C)rhuematism
D)rheumatism

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is "rheumatism," which refers to a medical condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints and muscles. Option A is misspelled with an extra "h", and option B is misspelled with an extra "e". Option C is misspelled with extra letters.

Question 14

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)prescription
B)perscripition
C)perscription
D)prescishun

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is "prescription". Option B is incorrect as it misspells the word. Option C is a common misspelling of the word. Option D is completely off from the original spelling.

Question 15

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
A)benificial
B)beneficial
C)benefecial
D)beneficle

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is "beneficial" with one "n" and two "i's". The other options have misspellings such as extra "e's" or "c's" that do not belong in the word.

Question 16

For an experienced writer, skipping a stage of the writing process is allowed.  ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of For an experienced writer, skipping a stage...

Question 17

Correct spelling and grammar are necessary through all phases of the writing process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Correct spelling and grammar are necessary through...

Question 18

Select the word that is spelled correctly. ​
A)perservirance
B)perseverance
C)preseverance
D)preseverence

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is perseverance with two "e"s, not "i"s or "a"s in the middle.

Question 19

A broad vocabulary makes reading more interesting.

Accepted Answer

A broad vocabulary allows for a greater range of expression and precision in language, which can enhance the interest and depth of reading material.

Question 20

A writer with good grammar skills will automatically write well. ​

Accepted Answer

While good grammar skills are important, writing well also involves creativity, clarity, organization, and an ability to connect with the reader. These are skills that can be developed through practice and experience, in addition to having good grammar skills.

Quiz 9: The Writing Process

Reading the works of famous authors can help improve one's writing. ​

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The purpose of a topic sentence is to tie ideas together.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Writing for health-care personnel consists mainly of transcribing medical manuscripts.

Ordinarily the works of good experienced writers don't need much revision.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

If one word conveys a clear message, use it. ​

​T he informal writing style for medical personnel should exclude abbreviations.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

For an experienced writer, skipping a stage of the writing process is allowed. ​

Correct spelling and grammar are necessary through all phases of the writing process.

Select the word that is spelled correctly. ​

A broad vocabulary makes reading more interesting.

A writer with good grammar skills will automatically write well. ​

Reading the works of famous authors can help improve one's writing.

If one word conveys a clear message, use it.

T he informal writing style for medical personnel should exclude abbreviations.

For an experienced writer, skipping a stage of the writing process is allowed.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

A writer with good grammar skills will automatically write well.