Written Communication Skills

Which of the following is NOT required for written communication?

• A. Accurate spelling

• B. Accurate punctuation

• C. Elaborate vocabulary

• D. Accurate grammar

When was the wooden block printing press invented?

• A. In 205 A.D.

• B. In 305 A.D.

• C. In 405 A.D.

• D. In 505 A.D.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When was the first book, the Gutenberg Bible, printed?

• A. In 1450

• B. In 1455

• C. In 1475

• D. In 1490

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

When was the first American dictionary published?

• A. In 1788

• B. In 1793

• C. In 1818

• D. In 1828

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

When was the first text message sent?

• A. In 1984

• B. In 1988

• C. In 1992

• D. In 1996

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is NOT a basic requirement for a writing assignment?

• A. Due date

• B. Percentage of final grade the assignment will account for

• C. Length requirement

• D. Number of sources needed

What is the best way to determine the purpose or goal of an assignment?

• A. Look for key verbs in the assignment description

• B. Determining who will read the assignment

• C. Knowing the genre of the assignment

• D. Knowing the topic of the assignment

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

According to the segment, which of the following is NOT a way to plan and prepare for an assignment?

• A. Brainstorming

• B. Strengthening

• C. Editing

• D. Structuring

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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

• A. Yes, but he needs to make sure someone else also reviews it

• B. No, he wrote the project

• C. Yes, he is the only one who knows the content

• D. No one else needs to review it since he is good at grammar and

  spelling

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3