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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 7 Usage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the English language changing all the time?
(a) It changes because people don't know how to speak it properly and are changing the way it is spoken.
(b) It changes because of regional differences that make their way outwards.
(c) It changes because it is a living language.
(d) It changes because academics choose the best ways to speak English and try to teach that to children.

2. Good writing is ______________.
(a) Seen often.
(b) Very difficult.
(c) Easy to teach.
(d) Easy.

3. What other group of people uses euphemisms or fad terms?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Business writers.
(c) State employees.
(d) Musicians.

4. What is an example of a time when bad writing HAS to be read?
(a) In English class.
(b) In the newspaper.
(c) Corporate memos or technical writing.
(d) Online writing.

5. What does Zissner believe authors are fearful of in their writing?
(a) The reader not relating to them.
(b) Writing poorly.
(c) Stating where they live.
(d) Stating their true opinions, ideas, and judgments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tense does Zissner recommend when starting a new piece?

2. What is a common problem writers have?

3. Chapter 3 is about __________.

4. Who are two authors that Zissner admires for solid writing and ornamentation?

5. What does reading aloud do for the writer?

(see the answer key)

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