Technical English Communication Quiz

Parts of Speech (Lesson 01)

• Nouns:
  • Common nouns are names of places or things (not capitalized). Examples: book, phone, school
  • Proper nouns are names of people, places, or things (capitalized). Examples: Islem, Mohsin, Sunny Academy
• Adverbs: words that describe verbs. Examples: clearly, bravely, tomorrow, well, daily
• Pronouns: words that replace nouns. Examples: I, you, she, he, it, mine, yours, hers
• Adjectives: words that describe nouns. Examples: old, big, small, heavy, clear, brave
• Verbs: actions or states of being. Example: bayn
• Prepositions: show the relationship between words or phrases. Examples: on, in, above, under, behind
• Conjunctions: connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or, nor, for, so
• Interjections: show emotion. Examples: wow!, Yippee!, Yayy!
• Articles: words that come before nouns. Examples: the, an, a

Simple Sentence Type (Lesson 02)

• Simple sentences: contain one subject and one verb. Example: Robots move quickly.
• Compound sentences: have at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: The robot completed its task, and it shut down.
  • A compound sentence can be converted to a simple sentence. Example: The robot completed its task and shut down.

Complex Sentences (Lesson 02)

• Complex sentences: one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: Although robots can work continuously, they still need maintenance

Technical English (Lesson 03)

• Definition: Language used in technical contexts, precise and clear.
• Characteristics:
  • Clarity and precision: Simplifies complex rules of standard English
  • Controlled language: Limited vocabulary & specific writing rules
  • Importance of terminology: Improved safety, efficiency, and communication

Importance of Scientific and Technical Text (Lesson 06)

• Knowledge transfer: Sharing discoveries and methods among researchers.
• Informed decision making: Professionals use text to make informed decisions.
• Innovation and development: Supports professionals and creation of new technologies.
• Education and training: Provides information for training and career development.

Scientific Text (Lesson 06)

• Definition: Documents presenting theories, concepts, or information based on scientific knowledge.
• Structure: Often contains introduction, background, methods, results, and discussion.

Contribution Forms to Scientific Text (Lesson 04)

• Original research: Presenting new experimental or theoretical models.
• Literature review: Checking the work from previous researcher.
• Case studies: Detailed analyses of specific applications.

Analysis of Scientific Text (Lesson 04)

• Main ideas: Primary ideas, often in the introduction or conclusion.
• Supporting details: Evidence backing the main ideas.
• Summarizing: Concisely restating main ideas & supporting details.

Key Roles of Summarizing Scientific Text (Lesson 04)

• Classification of key concepts: Categorizing important ideas
• Enhanced retention: Improved memory and understanding.
• Identification of relationships: Show how ideas relate to each other
• Facilitations of reviews: Making reviews easier
• Develop critical thinking skills: Increased critical thinking ability

How to Create Effective Summaries (Lesson 04)

• Planning: Read actively, highlight main ideas, identify main points
• Writing: Use your own words, be concise, avoid unnecessary elaboration.

Technical Reports (Lessons 05 & 06)

• Definition: Detailed accounts of specific technical projects or research.
• Characteristics:
  • Purpose: Explaining processes or solutions
  • Structure: Specific sections like abstract, introduction, methodology, results
  • Audience: Typically technical professionals or decision-makers.
  • Tone and Style: Objective, clear, and precise.

Writing a Technical Report (Lesson 06)

• Steps: Understand purpose, gather information, create outline, write introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references, appendices (if needed), review, and revise.