NTN Writing Skills 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

Running toward the finish line.

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The officer filed the report.

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She completed the certification course.

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Both candidates met the requirements.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'The team decided to _______ the meeting until Thursday.'

Accepted Answer

postpone

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postponement

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postponing

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postponed

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

Each of the candidates is required to register.

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The group of officers were trained last week.

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The list of requirements are available online.

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Neither of them are attending the session.

Question 4

In writing a professional report, which of the following should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Including slang and colloquial expressions

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Using clear, specific language

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Organizing information with headings

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Citing sources for data

Question 5

What does 'parallel structure' mean in writing?

Accepted Answer

Using consistent grammatical form for items in a series or list

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Writing the same sentence twice for emphasis

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Placing two ideas in separate paragraphs

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Starting every paragraph with a number

Question 6

Which of the following correctly uses a comma?

Accepted Answer

After the briefing, the team dispersed quickly.

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The officer, filed the report before noon.

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She, completed the exam early.

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The supervisor reviewed, the schedule.