Writing Production and Distribution: Master the Art of Effective Writing

Question 1

Which step is NOT part of the writing process?

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Distributing

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Brainstorming

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Revising

Question 2

What is the main benefit of planning before writing?

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It helps you gather your thoughts and organize your ideas.

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It ensures that your first draft is perfect.

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It speeds up the writing process.

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It is not necessary for good writing.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To clearly state the central argument or claim of the essay

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To summarize the supporting evidence

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To restate the topic of the essay

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To introduce the author's personal opinion

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a technique for revising a draft?

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Changing the main argument of the essay

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Adding transitions for smooth flow

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Removing unnecessary words and phrases

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Checking for grammatical and spelling errors

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a cover letter when applying for a job?

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To introduce yourself and highlight your qualifications

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To provide a detailed account of your work history

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To summarize your resume

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To request an interview

Question 6

Which type of writing involves analyzing and interpreting a literary work?

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Literary essay

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Research paper

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Argumentative essay

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Personal narrative

Question 7

What is the purpose of drafting?

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To generate ideas and get your thoughts on paper

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To refine and polish your writing

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To finalize your writing for submission

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To outline the main points of your writing

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective writing?

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Convoluted language

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Clarity

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Organization

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Conciseness

Question 9

Which type of writing serves to persuade or convince the reader?

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Argumentative

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Informative

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Narrative

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Descriptive

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement?

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To express the main argument or claim of a piece of writing

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To summarize the main points of a piece of writing

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To introduce the topic of a piece of writing

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To state the writer's personal opinion

Question 11

Which step in the writing process involves incorporating feedback and making changes to improve the final draft?

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Revising and incorporating feedback

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Pre-writing and planning

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Drafting and writing the first version

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Editing and polishing the final draft

Question 12

Which of the following is not a commonly used type of writing structure?

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Random or disorganized structure, lacking a clear flow of ideas

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Chronological order, presenting events in a sequence

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Compare and contrast structure, highlighting similarities and differences

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Problem-solution structure, addressing a problem and offering solutions

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a helpful technique for generating ideas and planning your writing during the prewriting stage?

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Proofreading

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Freewriting

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Listing

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Clustering

Question 14

How does the medium (print or digital) impact the writer's language, style, and formatting choices?

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The medium influences the writer's word choice, sentence structure, and organization.

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Print media always requires formal language.

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Digital media never requires citations.

Question 15

Which step in the writing process involves coming up with ideas and structuring them logically?

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Planning

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Drafting

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Revising

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Editing

Question 16

What is the main goal of the revision stage in writing?

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the writing and make changes as needed.

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Detect and correct errors in grammar and spelling.

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Improve the organization and clarity of the ideas.

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Finalize the writing for publication or presentation.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of persuasive writing?

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Objectivity and neutrality

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Clear and logical structure

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Strong evidence to support claims

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Emotional appeal to the reader

Question 18

The purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay is to:

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Introduce the essay's topic and main argument

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Express the author's opinion on the topic

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Provide evidence to support the author's claims

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Summarize the main points of the essay

Question 19

Which of the following is **NOT** a stage in the writing process covered in this unit?

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Distributing

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Planning

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Drafting

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Revising

Question 20

What is the main purpose of the drafting stage in writing?

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To organize and develop ideas

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To generate ideas

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To create a polished final product

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To correct grammar and spelling errors

Question 21

How does the audience influence writing, as discussed in this unit?

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Determines the tone and style

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Ensures accuracy

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Provides feedback

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Inspires creativity

Question 22

The first step in the writing process involves:

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Planning and brainstorming ideas

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Revising the draft

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Editing for grammar and clarity

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Drafting the main body

Question 23

Transition words in writing are used to:

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Connect ideas and improve flow

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Restate the thesis statement

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Add humor and entertainment

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Emphasize important points

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for effective editing?

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Adding more content to the text

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Proofreading for grammar and punctuation errors

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Verifying the logical flow of ideas

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Identifying and deleting unnecessary words

Question 25

The intended goal of a persuasive essay is to:

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Convince readers to agree with the writer's viewpoint

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Inform and educate the readers

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Entertain and amuse the readers

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Tell a personal story or experience

Question 26

The main difference between fiction and non-fiction writing is:

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Fiction is imaginative, while non-fiction is based on real events

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Fiction is based on real events, while non-fiction is imaginative

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Fiction uses more descriptive language, while non-fiction is more factual

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Fiction is written in the first person, while non-fiction is written in the third person

Question 27

The purpose of a bibliography in a research paper is to:

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List the sources used in the research

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Summarize the main points of the research

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Provide a personal reflection on the research

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Introduce the research topic

Question 28

Which action violates the ethical guidelines for writers?

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Presenting personal opinions as established facts

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Ensuring accuracy and fairness in reporting

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Avoiding plagiarism and citing sources correctly

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Respecting the privacy and confidentiality of sources

Question 29

How do writing style and genre influence the effectiveness of writing for different purposes?

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Writing style and genre choices can enhance the effectiveness of writing for specific purposes and audiences.

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Writing style and genre have no impact on the effectiveness of writing.

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Writing style and genre are determined solely by the author's personal preferences.

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Writing style and genre conventions limit creativity and originality in writing.

Question 30

Which technology is primarily used by writers to communicate with others during the writing process?

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Communication tools

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Word processors

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Digital dictionaries and thesauri

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Writing assistant software

Question 31

How does the purpose of a writing affect the strategies a writer uses throughout the writing process?

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The purpose influences the strategies used in all stages of the writing process, including planning, drafting, revising, and editing.

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The purpose only affects the strategies used in the drafting stage of the writing process.

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The purpose does not affect the strategies used in the writing process.

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To provide the main argument or idea of the essay

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To introduce the essay's topic

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To summarize the essay's main points

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To state the essay's conclusion

Question 33

What is the key difference between an audience and a purpose in writing?

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The audience is who you are writing for, while the purpose is why you are writing.

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The audience is why you are writing, while the purpose is who you are writing for.

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The audience and the purpose are the same thing.

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The audience is the topic you are writing about, while the purpose is the audience you are writing for.

Question 34

What is the primary role of editing in the writing process?

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To enhance the clarity and coherence of the writing

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To check for and correct errors in grammar and spelling

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To verify the accuracy and credibility of the information presented

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To ensure that the writing adheres to specific formatting guidelines

Question 35

How does knowing the purpose of your writing help you write?

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It helps you choose the best writing strategies.

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It doesn't affect your writing.

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It only helps you revise and edit your writing.

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It determines how long your writing will be.

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of revision in writing?

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To improve clarity and organization

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To add new information

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To check for grammatical errors

Question 37

What is the primary goal of drafting in the writing process?

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To organize and develop ideas

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To create a perfect final copy

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To proofread for errors

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To publish the finished work

Question 38

Which of the following editing techniques primarily focuses on checking for mechanical errors?

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Proofreading

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Content editing

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Style editing

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Peer review

Question 39

How do content editing and style editing differ in their focus?

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Content editing focuses on broader organization, while style editing addresses specific language choices

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Content editing fixes errors, while style editing enhances clarity

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They are the same thing

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Style editing focuses on formatting, while content editing addresses the writing's content

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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To state the main idea of the paragraph.

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To summarize the paragraph.

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To provide evidence for the main idea.

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To introduce the paragraph's setting.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective writing?

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Incoherence

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Conciseness

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Appropriateness

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Clarity

Question 42

What is the main difference between a narrative and an expository essay?

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A narrative essay tells a story, while an expository essay explains or informs.

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A narrative essay uses more formal language than an expository essay.

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An expository essay is longer than a narrative essay.

Question 43

Which of the following is a crucial step in planning before writing?

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Determining the audience and purpose of the writing.

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Outlining the entire essay in detail.

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Beginning to write without a plan.

Question 44

What is the primary goal of using transitions in writing?

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To connect ideas smoothly and ensure coherence.

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To emphasize key words or phrases.

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To summarize the main points of a section.

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To introduce new characters or plot elements.

Question 45

Which of the following statements represents a strong thesis statement for a persuasive essay?

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Video games positively contribute to cognitive development.

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There are numerous genres of video games available.

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Video games offer entertainment options for various audiences.

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Playing video games improves hand-eye coordination.

Question 46

What is the key role of sensory details in effective writing?

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To engage the reader's senses and create a vivid and immersive experience.

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To provide facts and data to support arguments.

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To indicate the passage of time within the narrative.

Question 47

Which of the following is a benefit of peer review in writing?

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Gaining feedback from different perspectives.

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It guarantees a perfect final product.

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It is a quick and convenient way to complete assignments.

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It eliminates the need for self-editing.

Question 48

What is the most important step to ensure that a written piece is free from plagiarism?

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Citing all sources correctly and accurately.

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Paraphrasing all information from sources without citing them.

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Using only your own ideas and experiences.

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Avoiding the use of quotations or direct references.