13 Ch9 Writing Skills quiz - Sheet1 Flashcards

1
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Studies have shown that we retain more of what we ______ than with any other method.

A

say

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STANDARD 2 of USPAP states that in appraising real property, an appraiser must “communicate each analysis, opinion, and conclusion in a manner that is __________________.”

A

not misleading

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3
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According to USPAP, an appraisal report can be delivered

A

either orally or written

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4
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The Comment to STANDARD 2 of USPAP says “The form, format, and style of a report are functions of the needs of ___________.”

A

intended users and appraisers

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5
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Which of these methods of communication did first occur in the 1800s?

A

telephone, telegraph, Pony Express

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6
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How are most appraisal reports communicated?

A

by written words

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7
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Which of these sentences uses a wrong word? The foundation crack has an affect on value.

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Affect should be effect.

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8
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“Who”, “which”, and “what” are examples of

A

interrogative pronouns

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9
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After the salutation of a business letter, you should put a

A

colon

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10
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Which of these words has been misspelled? Ommitted

A

Correct is Omitted

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11
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Which of these words has been misspelled? Seperate

A

Separate is correct

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12
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When writing an appraisal report, you should use the _______ voice whenever possible.

A

active

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13
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Which of these words is NOT a proper plural? Curriculums/phenomenon

A

Curricula/phenomena are correct

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14
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Words used to describe an occurrence, a place, a thing or a person are called

A

adjectives

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15
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Which of these words are proper singular form?

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criterion, datum, analysis, thesis, datum (not data), medium, stimulus, hypothesis

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16
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Which of the following may be the best opportunity for clear communication because of a combination of data interchange?

A

face to face

17
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Connecting words that show the relationships of a noun or a pronoun to some other word in a sentence are called

A

prepositions

18
Q

Periods and commas are ___________ placed _______________ the quotation marks.

A

always, inside

19
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“My”, “mine”, and “yours” are examples of

A

possessive pronouns

20
Q

Adverbs usually modify

A

verbs

21
Q

Which of these sentences uses a wrong word? The weather is seasonal today.

A

It should be “seasonable.”

22
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Words that end in –ive or –ic are most likely

A

adjectives