Writing and Editing Style and Clarity

Question 1

Which revision best improves clarity by eliminating wordiness?

Accepted Answer

Because it was raining, the event was cancelled.

Answer

Due to the fact that it was raining, the event was cancelled.

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On account of the rain, the event was cancelled.

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In light of the rainy conditions, the event was cancelled.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a style guide in professional writing?

Accepted Answer

To ensure consistency in language, punctuation, and formatting across documents

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To restrict creative expression

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To replace grammar rules

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To suggest only one correct way to write any sentence

Question 3

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

She likes editing, proofreading, and writing.

Answer

She likes editing, to proofread, and writing.

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She likes to edit, proofreading, and write.

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She likes edit, proofread, and writing.

Question 4

What does 'plain language' mean in US government and professional writing?

Accepted Answer

Writing that is clear, concise, and organized for the reader's understanding

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Writing that avoids all technical terminology

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Writing that uses only short sentences

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Writing without any punctuation

Question 5

Which revision best eliminates the redundancy in 'advance planning'?

Accepted Answer

Planning

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Pre-advance planning

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Future planning

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Advance future planning

Question 6

Which sentence uses gender-neutral language correctly?

Accepted Answer

Each employee must submit their timesheet.

Answer

Each employee must submit his timesheet.

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Each employee must submit her timesheet.

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Each employees must submit a timesheet.