Which of the following is NOT an element of good diction()
A. Using interesting words
B. Using specific, descriptive words
C. Repeating yourself often to make a point
D. Eliminating confusing words
Which of the following statements is NOT true()
A. People judge intelligence, professionalism, and competence based on grammar and punctuation
B. It is not acceptable to write an article or a report using only short sentences with commas and periods
C. A semicolon can be often used to separate words or phrases of any length
D. It is important for a writer to be consistent in using punctuation within a document
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay()
A. to change the audience’s position
B. to present your point of view as the only one
C. to have a platform to give an opinion without facts
D. to let those who feel differently than you know that they are wrong
Choose the sentence that is correct without adding a comma.()
A. He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened
B. He replied “I have no idea what you mean.”
C. After a good washing and grooming the pup looked like a new dog
D. Vests which were once popular have been out of vogue for several years