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LSC 1103 Weeks 1-4 SPRING 2024 Quiz 1 Review
LSC 1103 Weeks 1-4 SPRING 2024 Quiz 1 Review
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1
What words can you use to avoid repetition?
nouns
adjectives
verbs
pronouns
2
What is this sentence an example of?
Although
,
I am sure that.
unfinished sentence
unity
faulty parallelism
subordination
3
This sentence is an example of COORDINATION. The bicycle is orange and very stylish.
True
False
4
What type of word meaning does a dictionary definition provide?
Connotation
Denotation
Duplication
Exaggeration
5
Every paragraph should have a strategic purpose.
True
False
6
What pronoun could replace "Ali"? Ali is a student.
Ali
is studying engineering.
their
him
he
you
7
This is an example of SUBORDINATION. Although he is a university student, he is studying from home.
True
False
8
Abstract words refer to things that we can see or touch.
True
False
9
Coherence in paragraphs does not help clarity
False
True
10
Which of the following is a
vague
statement?
Meet me outside the college gate, tomorrow at 10 a.m
Meet me sometime next week, you decide where.
Meet me today at 4 p.m in the college cafe.
Meet me on Sunday at 2 p.m in my office.
11
Which transition to show similarity?
therefore
likewise
besides
thus
12
What is this an example of? I like swimming, playing football and books.
abstract ideas
faulty parallelism
subordination
excessive detail
13
Where can you find the
topic sentence
in a paragraph, usually ?
In the last line
In the middle line
No need for topic sentences
In the first line
14
Which conjunction should be used in this sentence? I am really tired________I will go to sleep.
yet
but
so
or
15
Which of these is a concrete phrase?
it has an amazing kitchen
it's a really big house
the garden is huge
the living space is 1000m2
16
What does
language mechanics
mean?
robotic speech
car fixing tips
patterns of speech
rules of language
17
What register of language do we use in Professional Communication?
slang
abbreviated
informal
formal
18
Which transition could be used to close a paragraph?
in contrast
besides
also
in summary
19
I am ready to do my best in the quiz :)
True
False
20
Which expression is a conjunction?
really?
kind regards
my
so
21
What is the main problem with this sentence?
He is at college and his sister ate a bar of chocolate.
Excessive detail
Unrelated ideas
Subordination
Informal language
22
Unity in a sentence means that all parts of the sentence work together to create one clear point.
False
True
23
Which transition can be used to introduce a point in a paragraph?
Thus
Therefore
Firstly
Moreover
24
What should you
avoid
doing in Professional Communication?
being clear and precise
specifying dates and times
using excessive detail
using concrete ideas
25
Where can you find the
topic sentence
in a paragraph, usually ?
In the last line
In the first line
In the middle line
No need for topic sentences
26
A good paragraph has several new topics in it.
True
False
27
What do we mean by 'connotation'
the grammatical properties of a word
the spelling of a word
the dictionary definition of a word
the emotional or contextual meaning of a word
28
What 2 issues can cause lack of unity in a sentence?
subordination and coordination
correct punctuation and grammar
unrelated ideas and excessive detail
concrete and specific vocabulary
29
Professional communication is used in the workplace.
False
True
30
Why do we need to be precise in Professional Communication?
to be vague and imprecise
to be as complicated as possible
to show how clever we are
to be clearly understood
