Mastering Effective Writing
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What are some principles of effective writing?

  • Using strong verbs and avoiding turning verbs into nouns (correct)
  • Having an artistic nature
  • Taking English and humanities classes
  • Waiting for inspiration

    • What does the text say about clear writing?

  • It is influenced by alcohol and drugs
  • It can be learned and improved (correct)
  • It can only be achieved through divine inspiration
  • It is an art that requires inborn talent

    • What is the main message about writing to inform in the text?

  • It is a skill that can be developed through logical thinking (correct)
  • It is a craft that requires artistic talent
  • It is an art that requires divine inspiration
  • It is influenced by alcohol and drugs

    • Which of the following is an example of eliminating negatives and using positive constructions instead?

    <p>He usually came late (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a strong action verb that could replace 'exploded' in the given sentence?

    <p>Erupted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a strong action verb that could replace 'shook' in the given sentence?

    <p>Trembled (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of reducing dead weight words and phrases?

    <p>Writing 'This paper reviews cancer biology study design, using examples that illustrate specific challenges and solutions' instead of 'This paper provides a review of the basic tenets of cancer biology study design, using as examples studies that illustrate the methodologic challenges and or that demonstrate successful solutions to the difficulties inherent in biological research' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of using strong verbs?

    <p>Writing 'This paper reviews cancer biology study design' instead of 'This paper provides a review of cancer biology study design' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of cutting dead weight phrases?

    <p>Writing 'Many students like writing' instead of 'There are many students who like writing' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of using active voice?

    <p>Writing 'The author should be considered a buffoon' instead of 'The author should be considered to be a buffoon' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good writing ______ an idea clearly and effectively.

    <p>communicates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good writing is ______ and stylish.

    <p>elegant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Writing to inform is a ______, not an art.

    <p>craft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reduce dead weight words and phrases: Get rid of jargon and ___________.

    <p>repetition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Use strong verbs and avoid turning verbs into __________.

    <p>nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hunt down and cast out all unneeded words that might _________ your reader.

    <p>slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Watch out for the verb 'to be': Often 'there _________' is extra weight.

    <p>are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compare: 'Loud music came from speakers embedded in the walls, and the entire arena moved as the hungry crowd got to its feet.' With: 'Loud music ______ from speakers embedded in the walls, and the entire arena ______ as the hungry crowd leaped to its feet.'

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    Use strong verbs and avoid turning verbs into ______

    <p>nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hunt down and cast out all unneeded words that might ______ your reader

    <p>confuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reduce dead weight words and phrases: Get rid of jargon and ______

    <p>redundancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good writing communicates an idea ______ and effectively.

    <p>clearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Good writers: ______ something to say.

    <p>Have</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clear writing starts with clear ______.

    <p>thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reduce dead weight words and phrases: Get rid of ______ and repetition

    <p>jargon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Use strong verbs and avoid turning verbs into ______

    <p>nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hunt down and cast out all unneeded words that might ______ your reader

    <p>slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In passive-voice sentences, the subject is acted upon; the subject doesn’t ______.

    <p>act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compare: 'Loud music came from speakers embedded in the walls, and the entire arena moved as the hungry crowd got to its feet.' With: 'Loud music ______ from speakers embedded in the walls, and the entire arena ______ as the hungry crowd leaped to its feet.'

    <p>exploded, shook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reduce dead weight words and phrases: Get rid of jargon and ______

    <p>eliminate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hunt down and cast out all unneeded words that might ______ your reader

    <p>distract</p> Signup and view all the answers

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