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WorksheetsLSC 1103 Review of Warm Up Quizzes Sessions 2- 7
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a word's connotation?
The feeling of a word
The meaning of a word
The spelling of a word
The slang of a word
What are shades of meaning?
There are words that people think have the same meanings, but don't.
One word may have several different meanings.
Different words may have similar meanings, but are used in different ways.
There are words with meanings that many people don't know.
Match the type of word with the correct example. SLANG
At 2.00 tomorrow
Demonstrate
Sometime
Hey!
Match the type of word with the correct example. ABSTRACT
Demonstrate
Sometime
At 2.00 tomorrow
Hey!
Match the type of word with the correct example. FORMAL
Demonstrate
Sometime
At 2.00 tomorrow
Hey!
Match the type of word with the correct example. CONCRETE
Demonstrate
Sometime
At 2.00 tomorrow
Hey!
In the near future is an example of what kind of language?
Specific
Concrete
Abstract
Formal
What do conjunctions do?
They make sentences shorter.
They make sentences confusing to read.
They reduce the amount of information in a sentence.
They combine two sentences into one.
Which of these sentences is true?
Coordinating conjunctions make one sentence more important than the other.
All sentences must have a conjunction.
Or is an example of a subordinating conjunction.
But is an example of a coordinating conjunction.
Which word should begin a new sentence? First, fill out this form then you need to sign it.
you
fill
this
then
Which conjunction completes the sentence?
__________ I started working here in November, I can't take my vacation until next year.
Unless
Since
And
When
How can you give your sentences a good flow (or rhythm)?
By using both longer and shorter sentences.
By using more formal language.
By putting a lot of information into each sentence.
By making some sentences more important than others.
How do you give sentences unity?
By adding a lot of detail.
By giving it a clear main point.
By separating it into shorter sentences.
By using many different grammar forms.
An incomplete sentence ___________________________.
is easy to understand.
is too long and confusing.
has too much information.
has incorrect grammar.
What is the problem with this sentence?
I emailed the sales department and let me know when you have time.
Unrelated ideas
Faulty parallelism
Incomplete sentence
Excessive detail
What is the problem with this sentence?
Our staff are experts in web design and creating new apps.
Unrelated ideas
Faulty parallelism
Incomplete sentence
Excessive detail
What is the problem with this sentence?
Unless we all work together on this project.
Unrelated ideas
Faulty parallelism
Incomplete sentence
Excessive detail
What is the problem with this sentence?
In response to your email, we contacted the distribution department and found your order, so we will send you a shipment of new copier paper by this afternoon.
Unrelated ideas
Faulty parallelism
Incomplete sentence
Excessive detail
An incomplete sentence ___________________________.
has incorrect grammar.
has too much information.
is too long and confusing.
is easy to understand.
What do you need to be careful about when you write a list of things?
Unrelated ideas
Excessive detail
Incomplete sentences
Faulty parallelism
What should you do if you have a sentence with two unrelated ideas?
Add more information to the sentence.
Use a subordinating conjunction.
Break them into two sentences.
Use the same grammar form for both ideas.
What is true about a topic sentence?
It is used as a transition between ideas.
It gives supporting details to the main point.
It is always the first sentence of a paragraph.
It tells what the paragraph will be about.
Which word should replace our downtown office?
Our downtown office is on Douglas Street and our downtown office is open on Saturdays.
it
these
those
this
Which word should replace the muffins on the table?
You can have a muffin from the fridge, but the muffins on the table are for customers only.
this
these
that
it
Which transitional word should you use here?
I know November 5th is a national holiday. _______________, you still need to submit your report by the November 5th deadline.
As a result,
In addition,
However,
Therefore,
Which is not a way to keep paragraphs concise?
Put the topic sentence at the end of the paragraph.
Don't add unnecessary details.
Keep your paragraphs at about 4-5 sentences.
Keep your paragraphs at about 5-6 lines.
In business communication, a good writer plans what they want their message to achieve and how they want their audience to react. This is called the ...... of the message.
purpose
audience
channel
relationship
Which is the correct example for this term from the audience checklist?
relationship to the audience
colleague, manager, customer
friendly, informal, neutral, formal
positive, negative, neutral
email, formal letter, brochure
Which is the correct example for this term from the audience checklist?
relationship with the audience
colleague, manager, customer
friendly, informal, neutral, formal
positive, negative, neutral
email, formal letter, brochure
Which is the correct example for this term from the audience checklist?
audience reaction to the message
colleague, manager, customer
friendly, informal, neutral, formal
positive, negative, neutral
email, formal letter, brochure
Which is the correct example for this term from the audience checklist?
communication channel
colleague, manager, customer
friendly, informal, neutral, formal
positive, negative, neutral
email, formal letter, brochure
What TWO problems might a writer have if they try to make the first draft of their message perfect? Choose TWO answers.
they may forget important parts of the message
they may not want to revise or edit their message
their message may not be sent on time
their message may be much too long
What is the best way to make a first draft of a piece of writing?
write the main ideas without worrying about grammar or vocabulary
focus carefully on both the grammar and vocabulary
write slowly and try to make the message well organised
write the main points quickly and then send the message
Which is the correct term for this step in editing?
Checking all important information is included and well organised
revising
editing
proofreading
getting feedback
Which is the correct term for this step in editing?
Checking punctuation, grammar, spelling
revising
editing
proofreading
getting feedback
Which is the correct term for this step in editing?
Having other people check your writing
revising
editing
proofreading
getting feedback
You should begin a bad-news message in an indirect way. What does this mean?
Make sure the message is written in formal language.
Try to write the bad news in a positive way.
Don't put the bad news in the first sentence.
Use words like we or our instead of you or your.
In a bad-news message, what is a buffer?
A sentence that adds unnecessary details.
A sentence that gives a reason for the bad news.
Language that turns a negative message into a positive message.
A sentence that gives the topic of the email, but not that there is bad news.
Why should you use a buffer in a bad-news message?
It helps prepare people for the bad news.
It gives a good reason for why the bad news is happening.
It makes the reader feel positively about the message.
It helps people understand that the bad news affects everyone.
Why should you not use words like unfortunately and disappointed in a bad-news message?
It makes your message too long.
It will make people feel worse.
It doesn't explain the bad news.
It is too direct for a bad-news message.
What is the same about good-news and bad-news messages?
They both end with a positive paragraph.
They both use a direct way of giving information.
The first paragraph of both always uses a buffer.
They both use an informal style of writing.
