On Writing Well Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

William Zinsser
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

On Writing Well Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

William Zinsser
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 156 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chapter 23 A Writer's Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the response previous students have to his style of edits?
(a) They like it much better than red pen all over a paper.
(b) They say then can still see the brackets.
(c) They hated it, and have nightmares about his style.
(d) They say they never liked the highlighting.

2. What could cause a writer to write unclear?
(a) Not taking any writing classes.
(b) Not knowing what they want to say.
(c) Not having brainstormed enough.
(d) Not having enough experience.

3. What happens when writers do not stick to proper grammar rules?
(a) It makes readers mad.
(b) It makes readers believe that all writing is bad, and they won't ever read again.
(c) It distracts the readers and show conempt for the language.
(d) It creates more bad writers.

4. Do readers generally like knowing about athletes' personal lives?
(a) Either way, it doesn't really matter.
(b) Yes, they want all the information out there.
(c) No, they just want to see the athletes play their game.
(d) Only when it pertains to athletes' outlooks on the sport.

5. Why does this misconception exist?
(a) Scientists are left brain individuals that don't want to learn to write.
(b) Writers only want to read literature, and not science.
(c) Writing is too complex for many, and is more of an art than a science.
(d) Early education lumps students into categories, creating boundaries they can never cross in the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best way to learn to write with humor?

2. What does the etymology of words mean?

3. Why does the doctor write?

4. What does Zinsser do before submitting a piece of writing?

5. Why is it important for writers to stick to industry standards?

(see the answer key)

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