WorksheetsAPA 4.6-4.11
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
1. A common colloquialism used is:
a. Don't
b. Gonna
c. Shouldn't
d. Possibly
2. Jargon is best defined as:
a. Putting two words together with an apostrophe
b. Informal expressions used in everyday, informal speaking
c. Specialized terminology unfamiliar to those outside a specific group
d. Attributing human attributes to animals or inanimate objects
3. Which of the following is true regarding sentence length?
a. There is no minimum or maximum sentence length in APA style.
b. Varied sentence length is boring and limits comprehension.
c. Overuse of short sentences does not produce choppy prose.
d. Overuse of long, involved sentences helps reader comprehension.
4. Which of the following is true regarding paragraph length?
a. Single-sentence paragraphs are abrupt and should be used frequently.
b. Frequently use over-long paragraphs that fill an entire double-spaced page.
c. Do not look for logical places to break up a long paragraph.
d. A new paragraph provides a pause for the reader.
5. Scholarly writing should include which of the following?
a. Sentences that convey professionalism and formality
b. Sentences that include contractions and colloquialisms
c. Sentences that frequently use jargon
d. Sentences that contain ambiguous or illogical comparisons
6. Regarding tone in scientific writing, which of the following is true?
a. Scientific writing lacks style and is dull.
b. Ideas and findings are presented in a direct and interesting style.
c. To achieve the right tone, there is no need to imagine the readers of the paper.
d. Scientific writing uses informal language and elicits ambiguity.
