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In which type of writing is informal language typically used?
In which type of writing is informal language typically used?
- Academic writing
- Official documents
- Business correspondence
- Writing for oneself or to family, friends, and colleagues (correct)
What is the primary reason for caution when using some words in writing?
What is the primary reason for caution when using some words in writing?
- They are only suitable for academic writing.
- They make readers work harder to understand texts. (correct)
- They are unfamiliar to young people.
- They are too informal for professional texts.
When writing for the youth, what type of language should you use?
When writing for the youth, what type of language should you use?
- Unfamiliar words to expand their vocabulary
- Words that are familiar to young people (correct)
- Vague language to encourage interpretation
- Complex language to challenge them
Which type of language should be avoided to prevent offending individuals or groups?
Which type of language should be avoided to prevent offending individuals or groups?
What type of language use might lead to unintentionally confusing, comical, or offensive writing?
What type of language use might lead to unintentionally confusing, comical, or offensive writing?
Which of the following is NOT advised for effective writing according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT advised for effective writing according to the text?
What is the recommended average length of a sentence according to the text?
What is the recommended average length of a sentence according to the text?
What should a writer consider to ensure clarity and avoid unintended meanings?
What should a writer consider to ensure clarity and avoid unintended meanings?
What is the main concern with using language that has unwanted connotations?
What is the main concern with using language that has unwanted connotations?
Which type of language misuse occurs when a writer mistakenly uses words that sound or look similar?
Which type of language misuse occurs when a writer mistakenly uses words that sound or look similar?
Which type of language use might writers employ to appear more knowledgeable or sophisticated?
Which type of language use might writers employ to appear more knowledgeable or sophisticated?
What should writers aim for in their language use to effectively convey their ideas?
What should writers aim for in their language use to effectively convey their ideas?
What is the purpose of using the Persuasion Text Pattern?
What is the purpose of using the Persuasion Text Pattern?
What is a key element of a persuasive paragraph according to the text?
What is a key element of a persuasive paragraph according to the text?
Which type of affix can modify the meaning of a word?
Which type of affix can modify the meaning of a word?
What is the main purpose of affixes in word formation?
What is the main purpose of affixes in word formation?
In which type of written works would you typically find the Persuasion Text Pattern used?
In which type of written works would you typically find the Persuasion Text Pattern used?
What does a root word provide to other words in terms of structure and meaning?
What does a root word provide to other words in terms of structure and meaning?
