Concise Language and Technical Writing Quiz

What does it mean to use concise language in writing?

• To include as much detail as possible

• To avoid technical language

• To write long and complex sentences

• To use the fewest words possible without losing meaning

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences is the most concise?

• The storm caused a lot of serious and significant damage to many houses.

• The storm caused severe damage to several homes.

• The powerful and destructive storm resulted in significant damage to a number of homes.

• The storm, which was both strong and damaging, caused damage to many houses.

What is the purpose of using technical language in writing?

• To confuse the reader with complex terms

• To make the writing more entertaining

• To communicate specific information to an audience familiar with the topic

• To keep the writing concise and to the point

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following sentences includes precise language?

• The dog was gigantic, weighing over 150 pounds.

• The dog was really big.

• The dog was kind of large.

• The dog was not small.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which sentence contains technical language?

• The engine in my car is making a funny noise.

• The vehicle’s transmission is experiencing a mechanical failure.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the main benefit of using concise language in your writing?

• It makes your writing more confusing.

• It allows you to write more words in a shorter time.

• It helps the reader understand your point quickly and clearly.

• It makes your writing sound more intelligent.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses precise and concise language?

• The really good player on the team scored a lot of points during the game.

• The talented player scored 28 points in the game.

• The player, who was very talented, scored a great number of points in the basketball game.

• The team’s best player scored a lot of points, and the game was won because of it.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following phrases should be replaced with more precise language?

• The mountain was tall.

• The machine malfunctioned.

• The river flowed swiftly.

• The loud sound disrupted the concert.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Choose the sentence that best uses concise language:

• The project was finished at the last minute because they didn’t start it until late.

• They finished the project late because of procrastination.

• The project wasn’t started until the very last minute, so it ended up being completed much later than it should have been.

• The team finished the project just before the deadline due to starting late.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When is it most appropriate to use technical language in writing?

• When writing a personal story for a general audience

• When explaining a topic to someone unfamiliar with it

• When writing for an audience that understands the specific terms

• When you want to impress your readers with your knowledge

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4