Written Communication Practices

Which of the following is NOT required for written communication?

• Elaborate vocabulary

• Accurate spelling

• Accurate grammar

• Accurate punctuation

When was the first text message sent?

• 1984

• 1992

• 1996

• 1988

What is NOT a basic requirement for a writing assignment?

• Due date

• Length requirement

• Percentage of final grade the assignment will account for

• Number of sources needed

Should the writer review his writing project during the review step of the writing process?

• If he is good at grammar and spelling

• Yes, he is the only one who knows the project

• No, he wrote the project

• Of course, but he needs to make sure he is not the only one who reviews it

What is another word for argumentative essays?

• persuasive

• narrative

• analytical

• descriptive

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a thesis statement?

• Be specific

• Show importance

• Explain a personal opinion

• Be debatable

Which of the following is the definition of deductive reasoning?

• Using the most important information first

• Using historical or general evidence to apply to a new specific situation to hypothesize what will happen

• Using visual representations of information

• Using evidence from specific situations to apply to more general situations

Which of the following organizational patterns is also known as “front loading”?

• Inverted pyramid

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Priority sequence

Which of the following expressions is correct?

• The quarterback scored an amazing fourth-quarter touchdown.

• The quarterback scored an amazing fourth quarter touchdown.

• The quarterback scored in the fourth-quarter.

• In the fourth-quarter, a touchdown was scored.

Which of the following punctuations separates two independent clauses which cannot be joined by a conjunction?

• A comma

• A question mark

• A hyphen

• A semicolon