devry eng227 week 2 quiz

devry eng227 week 2 quizdevry eng227 week 2 quiz

Question 1.1.(TCO 1) Select the sentence
that best demonstrates use of active voice: (Points
: 2)

It is suggested that meter
readings be recorded hourly.
The policy suggests you record
meter readings hourly.
On an hourly basis, the policy
readings must be recorded.
The policy readings must be
recorded.

Question 2.2.(TCO 1) Select the sentence
that demonstrates proper parallel structure: (Points
: 2)

Pete Henry likes to survey
points and studying new construction techniques.
Pete Henry likes surveying
airports and to study new construction techniques.
Pete Henry likes surveying
airports and studying new construction techniques.

Question 3.3.(TCO 1) Select the sentence
that most effectively demonstrates conciseness: (Points : 2)

The expansion project is
estimated to cost at or around about $1.2 million.
The expansion project is
estimated to cost in the neighborhood of $1.2 million.
The expansion project is
estimated to cost approximately $1.2 million.

Question 4.4.(TCO 1) Select the sentence
that most effectively demonstrates tone: (Points
: 2)

We don’t make refunds on
merchandise that is soiled.
We offer refunds on items
returned in their original condition.
We don’t offer refunds on items
not returned in their original condition.

Question 5.5.(TCO 1) Select the sentence
that most effectively demonstrates the you attitude: (Points : 2)

You can expect to receive the
report by Friday.
You won’t get the report by the
Tuesday deadline.
I know I promised you a report
by Tuesday, but you won’t get it until Friday.

Question 6.6.(TCO 1) Revise: We mailed the book you requested
yesterday. (Points : 5)

Question 7.7.(TCO 1) Revise: Jack resents his assistant
because he is competitive. (Points : 5)

Question 8.8.(TCO 1) Revise: Because of the degree of active
employee participation, we are of the opinion that the
stock bonus plan will be successful. (Points
: 5)

Question 9.9.(TCO 1) Revise: Unless you pay me within three
days, my lawyer will be contacted. (Points
: 5)

Question 10.10.(TCO 1) Revise: We cannot possibly send a
repairman until next Monday. (Points : 5)

Question 11.11.(TCO 1) Revise: We are happy to announce that we
are offering for sale an empty parcel of land at the corner of Mission and
High Streets. We will be selling this parcel for $62,000, with a minimum down
payment of $13,500. We have had it rezoned M-2 for student housing. (Points : 5)

Question 12.12.(TCO 1) List the instances of biased language in
this report:
The finishing plant was the scene of a confrontation today when two ladies
from the morning shift accused a foreman of sexual harassment. Marilyn
Humphrey, a black inspector, and Margaret Sawyer, an assembly-line worker,
accused Mr. Engerrand of making suggestive comments. Mr. Engerrand, who is 62
years old and an epileptic, denied the charges and said he thought the girls
were trying to gyp the company with their demand for a cash award. (Points : 5)

Question 13.13.(TCO 1) Revise: While a few nearby residents
initially opposed our expansion plan, we think we have their support to
proceed as scheduled. (Points : 5)

Question 14.14.(TCO 1) Revise this passage by inserting logical
transition words.
Columbia is widening its lead over Kraft in the computer-magazine war.
Its revenues increased 27% last year, whereas Kraft’s increased only 16%.
Its audited paid circulation increased to 600,000, compared to 450,000 for
Kraft.
Kraft was able to increase both the ad rate and the number of ad pages last
year. (Points : 5)

Question 15.15.(TCO 1) Revise: The major benefits our
organization offers include annual leave and sick leave, insurance for group
life and medical expenses, and a private retirement fund. (Points : 5)