Lesson 2

Question 1

In its style, an efficient sentence is clear, concise, and ……..

1. entertaining
2. short
3. fluent
4. mellifluous
5. informative

Answer 1

fluent

Question 2

Technical communicators should generally avoid….

1. short sentences
2. topic sentences
3. analogies
4. active voice
5. euphemisms

Answer 2

euphemisms

Question 3

T/F

Never use “I” in technical writing.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

When combining sentences, place the idea that deserves most emphasis in a clause that is………

1. subordinate
2. relative
3. dependent
4. independent

Answer 4

independent

Question 5

T/F

You should avoid using short sentences in technical writing.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

For better emphasis, avoid placing the key word or phrase at the sentence’s ……….

1. terminal position
2. end
3. beginning
4. middle

Answer 6

middle

Question 7

T/F

The less specialized your audience, the fewer acronyms you should use.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F

The passive voice is usually more forceful and direct than the active voice.

Answer 8

false

Question 9

T/F

Whenever possible, you should preface you assertions with “I think,” “In my opinion,” “I believe,” or some qualifier.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

For most technical documents, choose a tone that is……….

1. embracing
2. prosaic
3. converstional
4. formal
5. serious

Answer 10

conversational