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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chapter 20 The Sound of Your Voice.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is an example of American television shows that use humor to talk about serious issues?
(a) The Evening News.
(b) The View.
(c) The Today Show.
(d) Saturday Night Live.

3. Why is the English language so easy to use when writing?
(a) It has strict rules that makes it impossible to stray.
(b) There are very limited words, so there is no need to find alternatives, which cuts time in half.
(c) It is rich with words.
(d) English isn't an easy language and is not easy to write at all.

4. What do people need to understand about science?
(a) It is a foundation that needs to be built upon.
(b) Only nerds can learn it.
(c) It can be learned at any point in life.
(d) It is easy to understand if given the chance.

5. When can ornamental writing be used as an exception?
(a) When the wrting needs extra fluff.
(b) To follow solid writing.
(c) When the author needs to abide by editors remarks.
(d) When writing evaluations and resumes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when a writer writes in unclear ways?

2. How many people are in the American Heritage Dictionary Usage Panel?

3. Why should companies learn to produce better writing?

4. What is the danger of overusing humor in writing?

5. What is the problem with American writing?

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