Multiple choice

1. What type of language should you use if you're writing to a group of Ph.D.'s?

A. Plain, clear language  

B. Technical jargon 

C. Formal language

D. Pompous language

2. One way to make your business or technical writing concrete is to use

A. words that evoke emotions.

B. facts and figures whenever you can.

C. as few words as possible.

D. vivid words to describe your subject.

3. What, if anything, should you do to correct the following sentence? He has the ability to affect the outcome, but he's not likely to take that chance.

A. Nothing. The sentence is correct as it stands.

B. Change ability to capacity.

C. Change affect to effect.

D. Change likely to liable.

4. Which one of the following words is an example of a first-person pronoun?

A. She  

B. You 

C. We

D. They