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1 Choosing Precise Words Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Choosing Precise Words, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

You know only that an event had several problems, but you do not know what they were. Which revision is clearest without adding unsupported details?

  1. A

    The event started late, and the sound system failed twice.

  2. B

    Several problems disrupted the event.

  3. C

    The poorly organized event disappointed everyone.

02
Choose one
1 point

Which sentence replaces the wordy phrase “due to the fact that” with a more concise expression while preserving the meaning?

  1. A

    The meeting was delayed because the train arrived late.

  2. B

    The meeting was delayed due to the fact that the train arrived late.

  3. C

    The meeting was delayed for the reason that the train arrived late.

03
Choose one
1 point

A writer is describing a heart-monitoring device for two audiences. Which approach best adapts the wording to both audiences while remaining accurate?

  1. A

    Use “heart rate” for every reader because technical terms are always clearer.

  2. B

    Use “how quickly the heart beats” for every reader because technical terms should never be used.

  3. C

    Explain how quickly the heart beats to a general audience, and use “heart rate” for a clinical audience.

04
Choose all
1 point

Select all revisions that improve concision or precision without adding unsupported information.

  1. A

    Change “made a decision” to “decided.”

  2. B

    Change “the thing affected the result” to “the device caused the result,” even when the cause is unknown.

  3. C

    Change “a period of three weeks” to “three weeks.”

  4. D

    Keep “the problem was bad” even when the writer knows exactly what happened.

05
Choose all
1 point

Select all principles that support clear and accurate word choice.

  1. A

    Replace a vague verb with a more precise verb when the action is known.

  2. B

    Add an exact number even when the writer does not know it.

  3. C

    Prefer concrete details when they are known and relevant.

  4. D

    Use specialized terminology for every audience to sound precise.

06
True or false
1 point

True or false: A useful word is not necessarily long or impressive; it should convey the intended meaning clearly and suit the audience.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: Concise writing is not simply short writing; it keeps useful words and removes or replaces words that do not contribute.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Written response
1 point

What two-word term describes words that name something readers can picture or verify?

09
Written response
1 point

What single word can replace “due to the fact that” while preserving its meaning?

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

Choose words that are enough to express the intended meaning and appropriate for the .

11
Fill in the blank
1 point

In the revision method, first identify the you want readers to understand. Later, remove that adds no distinct meaning.

12
Open ended
1 point

A draft says, “There were a lot of problems with the event, and it was not very good.” Explain how you would revise it if you knew exactly what happened, and how you would revise it if you did not know the specific problems.

13
Choose one
1 point

You know that a store opening was delayed, but you do not know why. Which sentence communicates the known fact without adding a judgment or an unsupported cause?

  1. A

    Poor planning made the opening late.

  2. B

    The opening was delayed.

  3. C

    The badly managed opening began after a long wait.

14
Choose one
1 point

A product description says, “The store sells many different kinds of tea.” Which revision removes unnecessary wording while preserving the meaning?

  1. A

    The store sells many various different kinds of tea.

  2. B

    The store sells tea in a period of many kinds.

  3. C

    The store sells many kinds of tea.

15
True or false
1 point

True or false: Concise writing means making a sentence as short as possible, even if useful words are removed.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Choose one
1 point

A writer is beginning to revise a paragraph for clarity. According to the quick revision method, what should the writer do first?

  1. A

    Circle general words.

  2. B

    Identify the point you want the reader to understand.

  3. C

    Remove every adjective.

  4. D

    Replace familiar words with technical terms.

17
Choose one
1 point

Which option most concisely replaces “made a decision” without changing its meaning?

  1. A

    made up a decision

  2. B

    reached to decide

  3. C

    decided

  4. D

    had a decision

18
Written response
1 point

What term describes words that name something readers can picture or verify?

19
Choose one
1 point

You are explaining a heart-monitoring device to a general audience. Which wording best matches that audience while staying clear and accurate?

  1. A

    The device measures how quickly the heart beats.

  2. B

    The device measures heart rate.

  3. C

    The device measures cardiac chronometry.

  4. D

    The device measures the rate of myocardial contraction.

20
Written response
1 point

A writer intentionally repeats a phrase to make a point stand out. What purpose can make that repetition useful? Enter the single-word purpose.