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Question 1

it is a series of sentences that are organized, coherent, and are all related to a single topic.

Answer 1

PARAGRAPH

Question 2

proper language use allows you to capture the message that want to convey to your readers. it is all about choosing the right words that accurately capture ideas.

Answer 2

APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE USE

Question 3

whar should a writer consider to do and nit do when writing?

Answer 3

MISUSED WORDS
WORDS WITH UNWANTED CONNOTATIONS
TECHNICAL OR HIGHFALUTIN WORDS
FORMAL N INFORMAL LANGUAGE
DIRECT AND SIMPLE SENTENCES
UNBIASED LANGUAGE

Question 4

A writer might sometimes use a word incorrectly, and this occurs when the word does not mean what he or she thinks it does.

Answer 4

MISUSED WORDS

Question 5

it is important to be certain of the definition of a word before using it; this often happens with words that sound or look alike.

Answer 5

MISUSED WORDS

Question 6

There are words that take on a meaning specific to a context.

Answer 6

WORDS WITH UNWANTED CONNOTATIONS

Question 7

Some writers might not be aware of these connotations, so they end up using language that is unintentionally confusing, comical or even offensive to readers.

Answer 7

WORDS WITH UNWANTED CONNOTATIONS

Question 8

Writers want to sound smart by using words that are very technical or have deep meanings.

Answer 8

TECHNICAL OR HIGHFALUTIN WORDS

Question 9

Though some writing genres require the use of such words, writers should still be careful about using them since they make readers work harder to understand texts.

Answer 9

TECHNICAL OR HIGHFALUTIN WORDS

Question 10

Determine when it is appropriate to use formal language or when informal language is acceptable. Informal language is usually used in writing for oneself or in writing to family, friends, and colleagues.

Answer 10

FORMAL INFORMAL LANGUAGE

Question 11

is used in writing academic, business, and official texts.

Answer 11

FORMAL LANGUAGE

Question 12

When you write, you should also make sure that the language you use isdirect and simple rather than complicated so that readers would easily understand the text.

Answer 12

DIRECT AND SIMPLE SENTENCES

Question 13

If your readers are the youth, then you should use words that are familiar to young people.

Answer 13

DIRECT AND SIMPLE SENTENCES

Question 14

You should also be sensitive enough to use unbiased language so that you will not offend any individual or any particular group of people.

Answer 14

UNBIASED LANGUAGE

Question 15

s language that is free of racial bias, free of religious bias, and free of gender bias

Answer 15

UNBIASED LANGUAGE

Question 16

some Language Use Tips for your writing to be effective:

Answer 16

1. Use clear and concise sentences. On average, a sentence is 18 words long.
2. Avoid redundancies, wordiness, cliches and high fault in language.
3. Avoid excessive use of “there” and “it” structures.
   4.Useprecisevocabulary.Beaccurateandcondenselengthyphrasesintofewerwords.
4. Be consistent with your pronoun’s point of view.
5. Avoid sexist language.
6. Use an appropriate level of formality.

Question 17

When you write, always make sure that you are consistently using one standard with regard to the spelling of your words.

Answer 17

SPELLING

Question 18

Remember that there are slight differences in American English spelling and British English spelling.

Answer 18

SPELLING

Question 19

American Spelling

Answer 19

color
defense
organize
traveled
theater
learned
airplane
anesthesia
analyze
aging

Question 20

British Spelling

Answer 20

 colour
 defence
 organise
travelled
theatre
learnt
 aeroplane
 anaesthesia
 analyse
ageing

Question 21

is the act of using a system of symbols such as the comma, period, quotation marks, question marks, etc. that are used to give structure to and organize a text.

Answer 21

PUNCTUATIONS

Question 22

guides the reader regarding how the text should be read.

Answer 22

PUNCTUATIONS

Question 23

(or speech marks) it shows that words have been directly quoted.

Answer 23

QOUTATION MARK (“)

Question 24

“I’ve been working hard all day, “he said.” Let’s go out to dinner!” “He wouldn’t lie to me. I know it,” said Elaine.

Answer 24

QOUTATION MARK (“)

Question 25

has two main functions:

Answer 25

APOSTROPHE '

Question 26

shows that a letter (or letters) has been omitted from a word in a contraction. Examples: It's (it is) not ready yet. Come back later.

Answer 26

APOSTROPHE '

Question 27

is used to make a noun possessive. Examples: Chicago's winters are very cold and severe.

Answer 27

APOSTROPHE '

Question 28

has two main functions:

Answer 28

HYPHEN -

Question 29

The most common use of the hyphen is to form compound words, words that are made up of more than one word.

Answer 29

HYPHEN -

Question 30

is often used after the prefix of a word. If you're not sure whether a hyphen is needed, consult a dictionary.

Answer 30

HYPHEN -

Question 31

I paid for two full-price tickets, but I still was not admitted to the arena. I want a refund. After losing three jobs this year, I have no self-confidence left.

Answer 31

HYPHEN -

Question 32

Post-conference activities include a tour of the city.

Answer 32

EN DASH –

Question 33

Generally, the end as indicates arrange of numbers of a period of time. In this sense, it is used with numerals.

Answer 33

EN DASH –

Question 34

During the World War Il years (1939-1945), basic commodities were rationed in many countries. The school is open to children ages 6-14.

Answer 34

EN DASH –

Question 35

(twice as long as the en dash) it shows a big pause in a sentence or emphasizes the end of a sentence.

Answer 35

EM DASH -

Question 36

I'm ready to talk—if you're ready to listen.

Answer 36

EM DASH -

Question 37

A series of three dots, shows that something has been removed from a sentence. It can also show a pause or an unfinished sentence.

Answer 37

ELLIPSIS/ELLIPSIS POINTS (...)

Question 38

The report indicates that we can expect sales of 45 million units next year if conditions ... remain favorable.

Answer 38

ELLIPSIS/ELLIPSIS POINTS (...)

Question 39

It joins two or more ideas in a sentence or separates items in a series.:

Answer 39

COMMA (G)

Question 40

We've hired all our interns, and we're ready to start working on the project.

Answer 40

COMMA (G)

Question 41

It introduces the information that comes after it. It tells the reader that something is coming.

Answer 41

COLON (:)

Question 42

I've narrowed my choices down to two schools: Indiana or Michigan State.

Answer 42

COLON (:)

Question 43

It connects two complete sentences that are related.

Answer 43

SEMICOLON (;)

Question 44

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the U.S. president for four terms; he led the country through World War II.

Answer 44

SEMICOLON (;)

Question 45

It shows strong emphasis or strong emotion. It is rarely used in formal writing.

Answer 45

EXCLAMATION MARK (!)

Question 46

Stop! Don't do that!

Answer 46

EXCLAMATION MARK (!)

Question 47

It shows that a question is being asked, that the speaker or writer is seeking an answer to something.

Answer 47

QUESTION MARK

Question 48

Can we agree that peace is better than war?

Answer 48

QUESTION MARK

Question 49

The full stop is the most common punctuation mark in the English language. It has two main functions.

Answer 49

PERIOD

Question 50

It shows the end of a sentence.

Answer 50

PERIOD

Question 51

It indicates an abbreviation. This is more commonly used in American English.

Answer 51

PERIOD

Question 52

It is the act of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase while the rest of the letters are in lowercase.

Answer 52

CAPITALIZATION

Question 53

It is a technique for evaluating information and ideas, for deciding what to accept and believe.

Answer 53

CRITICAL THINKING

Question 54

It refers to a careful, active, reflective, analytic reading

Answer 54

CRITICAL READING

Question 55

involves reflecting on the validity of what you have read in light of our prior knowledge and understanding of the world.

Answer 55

CRITICAL READING

Question 56

Alex, Manila

Answer 56

PROPER NOUNS

Question 57

Canadian

Answer 57

PROPER ADJECTIVES

Question 58

Sunday

Answer 58

DYS OF THE WEEK

Question 59

january

Answer 59

MONTHS OF THE YEAR

Question 60

Dad, Aunt Paz and Uncle Alvin

Answer 60

Kinship names used in place of personal names and are followed by personal names

Question 61

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (literature) And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (song)

Answer 61

Adjectives, verbs, adverbs, nouns, and pronouns in a title and the first and last word in a title

Question 62

Great Depression, the Renaissance, the Constitution

Answer 62

Historical periods, events, documents