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What is the main guideline for modern business and technical writing?
What is the main guideline for modern business and technical writing?
- Use passive voice
- Use active voice (correct)
- Use both passive and active voice
- Avoid using pronouns
Which type of language introduces bias based on gender?
Which type of language introduces bias based on gender?
- Sexist language (correct)
- Technical language
- Formal language
- Passive language
What is an effective way to avoid personal pronouns altogether?
What is an effective way to avoid personal pronouns altogether?
- Avoid writing altogether
- Use plural pronouns (correct)
- Use both masculine and feminine pronouns
- Use passive voice
Which technique provides linguistic flexibility for using masculine and feminine pronouns in a generic fashion?
Which technique provides linguistic flexibility for using masculine and feminine pronouns in a generic fashion?
What is a solution to include pronouns for both genders in writing?
What is a solution to include pronouns for both genders in writing?
Which is an example of non-sexist language from the text?
Which is an example of non-sexist language from the text?
What was the reason for rescheduling Jim Steinway's interview according to the revised version of the text?
What was the reason for rescheduling Jim Steinway's interview according to the revised version of the text?
How does the revised version suggest improving sentence structure?
How does the revised version suggest improving sentence structure?
What is the purpose of replacing abstract nouns with verbs as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of replacing abstract nouns with verbs as mentioned in the text?
Which wordy phrase substitution is recommended in the text?
Which wordy phrase substitution is recommended in the text?
Why does the text suggest using strong verbs instead of abstract nouns?
Why does the text suggest using strong verbs instead of abstract nouns?
What is a recommended strategy for sentence structure based on the text?
What is a recommended strategy for sentence structure based on the text?
What is a characteristic of a simple sentence?
What is a characteristic of a simple sentence?
In a compound complex sentence, how many main clauses are present?
In a compound complex sentence, how many main clauses are present?
What type of sentence includes one main clause and at least one dependent clause?
What type of sentence includes one main clause and at least one dependent clause?
Why should the main point be placed near the beginning of a text?
Why should the main point be placed near the beginning of a text?
What is the main defining aspect of a writer's style?
What is the main defining aspect of a writer's style?
Which type of clause relies on another part of the sentence for its meaning?
Which type of clause relies on another part of the sentence for its meaning?
Which of the following is an example of a formal tone?
Which of the following is an example of a formal tone?
What is the difference between the original and revised sentences provided?
What is the difference between the original and revised sentences provided?
In the writing context, what does an enthusiastic tone typically aim to achieve?
In the writing context, what does an enthusiastic tone typically aim to achieve?
Which of the following statements about phrases is true?
Which of the following statements about phrases is true?
Which type of tone is most suitable for a formal proposal to win a contract?
Which type of tone is most suitable for a formal proposal to win a contract?
What does style in writing primarily stem from?
What does style in writing primarily stem from?
What is the purpose of replacing long words with short ones in writing?
What is the purpose of replacing long words with short ones in writing?
Why should writers avoid clichés in their writing?
Why should writers avoid clichés in their writing?
What is the stylistic flaw known as 'circumlocution' in writing?
What is the stylistic flaw known as 'circumlocution' in writing?
Why should writers avoid using 'There are' and 'It is' constructions in their writing?
Why should writers avoid using 'There are' and 'It is' constructions in their writing?
Which of the following terms can be used interchangeably with 'commence' based on the text?
Which of the following terms can be used interchangeably with 'commence' based on the text?
What is the main reason for making writing more direct by reading it aloud?
What is the main reason for making writing more direct by reading it aloud?
