WorksheetsInternational Instructions [271]
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When writing directions for a worldwide audience . . .
use simple language
consider colors & their meanings carefully
use units of measurements everyone will understand
ask a non-native speaker to review
How can you ensure that your instructions are cultually sensitive?
get a non- native speaker to review them
use stereotypes
select graphics that are complicated
write compound-complex sentences
Which of the following is the opposite of the guideline "write in plain, simple language" ?
get a non- native speaker to review them
use stereotypes
select graphics that are complicated
write compound-complex sentences
Abbreviations, acronyms, jargon and American units of time and measurment should be . . .
avoided
used extensively
translated
exaggerated
What kind of English should you use when writing instructions?
American
British
Australian
International
Writing for international audiences means considering color symbolism. In China, for example, red symbolizes
aggression
happiness
love
Christmas
Writing for international audiences means considering color symbolism. In Thailand, for example, purple symbolizes
wealth
death & mourning
love
Mardi Gras
In International English, whenever you have a choice
use the simpler word
use a picture
use jargon
use symbols
Idiomatic expressions like: "I'm all ears," "hit the nail on the head," and "sleep on it"
are fine in directions
should be avoided
are easily understood
will translate just fine for international audiences
Abbreviations like: SUV, DOB, SSN, FAQ, and IEP
are fine in directions
should be avoided
are easily understood
will translate just fine for international audiences
