Professional Writing-Chapter 6

In choosing the appropriate tone, (a) show confidence and directness by using the active voice, (b) remember that using "you" and "your" is too informal, (c) emphasize the positive, (d) b and c, (e) a and c.

E

Sentences using active voice...(a) include a clear agent performing the action, (b) might be too blunt to be effective, (c) might be inappropriate if the object is more important than the subject, (d) have the recipient of the action in the subject slot of the sentence, (e) a, b, and c

E

Avoid using short sentences in technical writing.

False

The passive voice should always be avoided.

False

Using the term "Ms." is an out-of-date strategy that should be avoided.

False

Whenever possible, you should preface your assertions with "i think," "in my opinion," "i believe," or some other qualifier.

False

nominalizations add credibility and efficiency to your writing.

False

Combining sentences can help de-emphasize some ideas and emphasize others.

True

Inefficient style is not only difficult to read, but also potentially unethical when it confuses the audience.

True

Jargon can be useful in communications among specialists.

True