NTN Writing Skills 3

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'concise writing'?

Accepted Answer

Expressing ideas clearly using only necessary words

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Using many words to fully explain each detail

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Writing at least five paragraphs on any topic

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Including as many examples as possible

Question 2

Which transition word best signals a conclusion or summary?

Accepted Answer

In conclusion

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Furthermore

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However

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Meanwhile

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The officers' reports were submitted on time.

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The officers report's were submitted on time.

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The officer's were submitting their reports.

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The officer's report's were submitted on time.

Question 4

A well-organized essay follows which basic structure?

Accepted Answer

Introduction, body, conclusion

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Conclusion, body, introduction

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Body, conclusion, introduction

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Introduction, conclusion, body

Question 5

Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of 'affect' vs. 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

Stress can affect job performance.

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The new policy will effect how we work.

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The affect of the change was immediate.

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Training has no affect on outcomes.

Question 6

When writing a professional incident report, which detail is most important to include?

Accepted Answer

Objective, factual information about what happened, when, and who was involved

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Personal opinions about what caused the incident

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Speculation about future incidents

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Only the actions taken after the incident