Question 1

On average, your sentences should be no more than ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 words long 
B)  20 words long 
C)  10 words long 
D)  It doesn't matter how long they are, as long as the subject is clear. 
A)  40 words long 
B)  20 words long 
C)  10 words long 
D)  It doesn't matter how long they are, as long as the subject is clear.

Question 2

Command voice, imperative mood, and "you-understood" voice are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The phrase "triangular in shape" is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nominalization 
B)  jargon 
C)  redundancy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  nominalization 
B)  jargon 
C)  redundancy 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Describe four ways you can revise a sentence when you are unsure of the subject's gender.

Accepted Answer

When you are unsure of the subject's gen

Question 5

What is "jargon"? Provide three examples of jargon used in your field of study and some words or phrases with which they can be replaced.

Accepted Answer

Jargon refers to terms and expressions t

Question 6

Identify the problem contained within each of the following sentences. Revise the sentences so that they follow the principles of good technical writing.
a) My tools were lost by the intern.
b) It can be challenging to teach work safety.
c) A new shift schedule needs to be organized by the team.
d) Your own pencils, ink pens, and calculators should be brought to the exam.

Accepted Answer

Identify the problem contained within ea

Question 7

The following sentence suffers from ________.
The investigation into the Johal noise complaint was conducted on May 15.

Accepted Answer

A)  use of passive voice 
B)  lack of a clear subject 
C)  too much jargon 
D)  a verb nominalization 
A)  use of passive voice 
B)  lack of a clear subject 
C)  too much jargon 
D)  a verb nominalization

Question 8

Why do technical people have a tendency to overuse the passive voice? Why can overuse of the passive voice be problematic?

Accepted Answer

Technical people have a tendency to over

Question 9

Nominalizations should be avoided in technical writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Technical writers are not compelled to use inclusive language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a weak expletive?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is advisable to wear sun protection when working outdoors. 
B)  Many vendors are currently active in the province. 
C)  It is not expected that we pay immediately. 
D)  There are two fire exits east of the lab. 
A)  It is advisable to wear sun protection when working outdoors. 
B)  Many vendors are currently active in the province. 
C)  It is not expected that we pay immediately. 
D)  There are two fire exits east of the lab.

Question 12

The phrase "it has been noted that" should always be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

On average, technical paragraphs should not exceed 7 lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

On average, your sentences should be no more than ________.

Command voice, imperative mood, and "you-understood" voice are the same thing.

The phrase "triangular in shape" is an example of ________.

Describe four ways you can revise a sentence when you are unsure of the subject's gender.

What is "jargon"? Provide three examples of jargon used in your field of study and some words or phrases with which they can be replaced.

The following sentence suffers from ________. The investigation into the Johal noise complaint was conducted on May 15.

Why do technical people have a tendency to overuse the passive voice? Why can overuse of the passive voice be problematic?

Nominalizations should be avoided in technical writing.

Technical writers are not compelled to use inclusive language.

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a weak expletive?

The phrase "it has been noted that" should always be avoided.

On average, technical paragraphs should not exceed 7 lines.

Why Technical People Neednt Fear Writing

Technical Paragraphs

Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout

Emails, Letters, and Memos

Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents

Formal Reports

Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control

References and Citations

Technical Graphics

Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals

Oral Presentations

Ethics

Job Application Packages

Filters

Exam 2: Technical Sentences

On average, your sentences should be no more than ________.

Command voice, imperative mood, and "you-understood" voice are the same thing.

The phrase "triangular in shape" is an example of ________.

Describe four ways you can revise a sentence when you are unsure of the subject's gender.

What is "jargon"? Provide three examples of jargon used in your field of study and some words or phrases with which they can be replaced.

The following sentence suffers from ________. The investigation into the Johal noise complaint was conducted on May 15.

Why do technical people have a tendency to overuse the passive voice? Why can overuse of the passive voice be problematic?

Nominalizations should be avoided in technical writing.

Technical writers are not compelled to use inclusive language.

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a weak expletive?

The phrase "it has been noted that" should always be avoided.

On average, technical paragraphs should not exceed 7 lines.

Why Technical People Neednt Fear Writing

Technical Paragraphs

Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout

Emails, Letters, and Memos

Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents

Formal Reports

Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control

References and Citations

Technical Graphics

Technical Definitions and Descriptions

Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals

Oral Presentations

Ethics

Job Application Packages

Filters