Question

Which words describe the language of a well-written text?

Correct answer

familiar
complicated
direct
obscure

Explanation

Using direct, simple, and familiar language rather than using complicated words would help readers easily
understand the text.

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Q2

Exact Value

Question

What do you call conventions that have to be considered in writing?

Correct answer

mechanics

Explanation

Mechanics are conventions that have to be considered in writing. Some of these conventions are spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization

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Q3

Exact Value

Question

It is the act of using a system of symbols such as the comma, period, quotation marks, question marks, etc. that are
used to give structure to and organize a text.

Correct answer

punctuation

Explanation

Punctuation is among the mechanics of writing. It is the act of using a system of symbols such as the comma, period,
quotation marks, question marks, etc. that are used to give structure to and organize a text.

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Q4
Single Answer

Question

Which of the following should be used in writing an academic text?

Correct answer

formal language
biased language
informal language
complicated language

Explanation

When it comes to language use in writing academic texts, one should use unbiased language, familiar language, and
formal language.

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Q5

Single Answer

Question

Which of the following does not fall under mechanics as an aspect of a well-written text?

Correct answer

punctuation
capitalization
spelling
grammar

Explanation

Mechanics are conventions that have to be considered in written text and some of these conventions are punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling. Grammar is considered as a different aspect of writing.

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Q6

Multiple Choice

Question

Which of the following statements are true of a well-written text?

Correct answer

It is written in a language appropriate to its target audience.

It is written in a language that shows bias toward a certain group of individuals.
It is written in such a way that words are spelled both in British and American spelling.
It is written in such a way that all proper nouns are capitalized.

Explanation

Writing using biased language is offensive, and spelling words in a text using the British and American spelling
simultaneously would be confusing to the reader so both these choices are not true of a well-written text. The other
two choices are true of a well-written text.

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Q7

Single Answer

Question

Which of the following sentences is not properly punctuated?

Correct answer

How will I be able to accomplish all the things I have to do.

How I will get through this very hectic week, I have no idea.
How he was able to finish the race despite being sick still amazes me!
How this works is something that I have studied for a long time.

Explanation

The sentence “How will I be able to accomplish all the things I have to do” is a question and should be punctuated
with a question mark rather than a period.

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Q8

Categorise

Question

Identify which of the following sentences use formal language and which use informal language.

Correct answer
Formal language

The model apologized to the director for causing a delay in the photo shoot.
Kindly inform the management as soon as possible.
Informal language

The little boy said sorry to his mother for breaking her antique jar.
Only a few people told their boss that they are unhappy with their workload.

Explanation

The sentences with the words apologized and kindly inform are formal. The use of the words sorry, told, and boss
makes the two other sentences informal.

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Q9
Multiple Choice

Passage
Wellness Travel Is on the Rise (An Excerpt)

(News USA) So, what is wellness travel? The trend covers all aspects of health, including nutritious menu options spa
offerings and fitness activities. Across the globe tourism professionals are responding to growing demands by
introducing whole food vegetarian and vegan menus, spa packages and active excursions. Hiking, cycling, paddle
boarding, and kayaking continue to gain popularity.

Source: News USA, 2015

http://www.copyrightfreecontent.com/fashion/wellness-travel-is-on-the-rise/

Question

Read the following and identify two sentences that contain errors.

Correct answer

So, what is wellness travel?

The trend covers all aspects of health, including nutritious menu options spa offerings and fitness
activities.
Across the globe tourism professionals are responding to growing demands by introducing whole
food vegetarian and vegan menus, spa packages and active excursions. -
Hiking, cycling, paddle boarding, and kayaking continue to gain popularity.

Explanation

The second and third sentences contain errors in punctuation. The correct way of writing these sentences are the
following:

 The trend covers all aspects of health, including nutritious menu options, spa offerings, and fitness activities.
 Across the globe, tourism professionals are responding to growing demands by introducing whole food,
vegetarian and vegan menus, spa packages, and active excursions.

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Q10

Single Answer

Passage
Poor Posture Takes a Toll (An Excerpt)

\{\text{Multiple  factors can contribute to poor posture –}} \{\text{Multiple factors can contribute to poor posture –}} \

{\text{including injury, stress, obesity, pregnancy,}} \{\text{including injury, stress, obesity, pregnancy,}}and weak postural
muscles.A chiropractor has been specifically trained, as part of_
his minimum seven years of higher education, to provide_
drug-free, hands-on care that helps to naturally align_
and strengthen the spine, as well as advise on healthy_
lifestyle habits._

Source: News USA, 2016

http://www.copyrightfreecontent.com/human-interest/poor-posture-takes-a-toll/
Question

The underlined sentence in the given paragraph contains gender bias. Which of the following revisions makes it
gender-neutral?

Correct answer

A chiropractor has been specifically trained, as part of her minimum seven years of higher
education, to provide drug-free, hands-on care that helps to naturally align and strengthen the spine,
as well as advise on healthy lifestyle habits.
A chiropractor has been specifically trained, as part of its minimum seven years of higher education,
to provide drug-free, hands-on care that helps to naturally align and strengthen the spine, as well as
advise on healthy lifestyle habits.
A chiropractor has been specifically trained, as part of them minimum seven years of higher
education, to provide drug-free, hands-on care that helps to naturally align and strengthen the spine,
as well as advise on healthy lifestyle habits.
Chiropractors have been specifically trained, as part of their minimum seven years of higher
education, to provide drug-free, hands-on care that helps to naturally align and strengthen the spine,
as well as advise on healthy lifestyle habits.

Explanation

The use of the plural form chiropractors and its corresponding pronoun their makes the sentence unbiased and
gender-neutral.