Communication and Documentation Flashcards
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In a C2-level business report, which approach best demonstrates cohesion across paragraphs?
Answer: Using topic sentences that echo the previous paragraph's conclusion
Cohesion is achieved when topic sentences pick up the thread of the preceding paragraph, creating a logical flow without mechanical repetition.
A colleague asks you to proofread a formal memo. You notice the tone shifts abruptly from formal to colloquial in the third paragraph. What is the most appropriate advice?
Answer: Revise the third paragraph to match the formal register maintained throughout the rest of the memo
Register consistency is essential in formal documentation; an unexpected colloquial shift undermines credibility and professionalism.
Which sentence best exemplifies the use of the passive voice for an appropriate purpose in technical documentation?
Answer: The software was tested rigorously before deployment.
In technical writing, the passive voice is appropriately used when the agent is unknown or less important than the action itself.
When writing executive summaries, which structural principle should take priority?
Answer: Lead with the most critical finding or recommendation
An executive summary must lead with key findings or recommendations so decision-makers can act immediately without reading the full document.
What does 'hedging language' accomplish in academic and professional writing at C2 level?
Answer: It signals appropriate epistemic caution without overstating certainty
Hedging phrases such as 'may suggest' or 'appears to indicate' show the writer is aware of the limits of their evidence, which is a marker of sophisticated academic writing.
A report contains this sentence: 'The results, which were collected over six months, was analyzed by the research team.' What is the error?
Answer: Subject–verb agreement error: 'results … was' should be 'results … were'
The head noun 'results' is plural, so the verb must be 'were analyzed,' not 'was analyzed.'
Which technique is most effective for signposting structure in a long formal document?
Answer: Providing numbered headings, a table of contents, and internal cross-references
Numbered headings, a table of contents, and cross-references allow readers to navigate efficiently and understand the document's architecture at a glance.