Which statement is true?

It is better to give too much information than too little.

Which statement is NOT true of a good paragraph?

First sentence in a paragraph is called the topic sentence.

Which statement below is NOT true about writing in English?

You can use gestures to get your meaning across.

Which statement is NOT true about making points in a paragraph?

Points should be supportable yet more general than the TS.

use transitions to show relationship of ideas

Which grammar rule is NOT correct?

An intransitive verb needs a direct object to complete it.

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1
Writer's use a variety of techniques to get their message across. Which is NOT a technique?
analogies
similies
gestures
metaphors
2
Which statement is true?
It is better to give too much information than too little.
Sometimes it is okay to omit info you know the reader has.
Writers must progress from one prewriting stage to the next.
It is impossible to write too informally.
3
How many stages are there to the writing process?
3
4
5
2
4
Which statement is NOT true of a good paragraph?
First sentence in a paragraph is called the topic sentence.
Task of academic writing is put forth an idea & support it.
Restating a point is not supporting it.
Writers must "connect the dots" for readers.
5
In terms of improving your reading skills, when identifying the main idea, you may have to:
Never rely on the title.
Focus on specific statements presented & look for the point.
Infer the thesis or look at the organization of the passage.
Look for the most general idea supported in the essay.
6
Which statement below is NOT true about writing in English?
You have to use precise vocabulary.
You can use gestures to get your meaning across.
Your meaning must be clear from the outset.
You must anticipate what your readers need to know.
7
In conversational English,
sentences are short and simple
more use of passive voice
focus is on third person
contractions are not used
8
Which statement is NOT true about making points in a paragraph?
The main idea is argued with several points.
Points should related directly to the TS & have same focus.
Support means giving the reader examples or explanations.
Points should be supportable yet more general than the TS.
9
In academic English,
vocabulary is limited to about 800 words
use transitions to show relationship of ideas
the use of "I" and "you" are okay
a lot of slang and colloquialisms may be written
10
Which grammar rule is NOT correct?
Auxiliary verbs determine which form of the verb follows it.
Modal verbs can never be used alone.
An intransitive verb needs a direct object to complete it.
Only transitive verbs can be used in the passive voice.

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