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Report Writing Basics
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Subject
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writing-skills
Instructions:
Answer 15 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The best basis for the main headings of a report on the progress of constructing of a new manufacturing plant
Time
Examining opposing interpretations
Oversimplification of the problem
Hypotheses
2. The use of similar constructions to express equal or closely related ideas.
Parallelism
Bases of comparison
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
Time
3. Using factors as criteria - e.g. such as price - feature - etc. in a problem of choosing the best equipment for a production task
Bases of comparison
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
Examining opposing interpretations
4. Possible explanations for or solutions to a problem are termed
Time
Bases of comparison
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions
Hypotheses
5. The most valuable kind of information for a report is...
Parallelism
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
It depends on the situation
Bases of comparison
6. The statement that describes what one should do after proving that a hypothesis is false
Test other hypotheses
Any logical order of time
Bases of comparison
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions
7. The most important function of a report introduction
Bases of comparison
To clearly state the purpose of the report
It depends on the situation
Any logical order of time
8. This best describes the negative test of interpretation
Explanation or elaboration
Hypotheses
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
Examining opposing interpretations
9. Using present time viewpoint requires that verbs should...
Explanation or elaboration
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
To clearly state the purpose of the report
Factor
10. You have used earnings records to prove that people in a city are much better off economically than people in a rural area. The fallacy in your interpretation is
Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
Oversimplification of the problem
Examining opposing interpretations
Hypotheses
11. Most correctly describes the sequences requirements of a report organized by time?
Parallelism
Test other hypotheses
Any logical order of time
It depends on the situation
12. When you use the past time viewpoint in your report - you may use present tense verbs for...
Factor
Time
Any logical order of time
Prevailing concepts and proven conclusions
13. You can find no evidence that Ms. River Tam is a good credit risk. Therefore - you conclude she is a poor risk and turn down her application for credit. Which fallacy is most likely to undermine the validity of your decision?
Test other hypotheses
Explanation or elaboration
Acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
Be in whatever tense places each fact in its proper place in time at the time of writing
14. The best basis for the main headings of a report with the objective of recommending a promotion plan for a company
Any logical order of time
Parallelism
Oversimplification of the problem
Factor
15. What relationship is shown by the transitional word or words in this sentence: 'The Acme Company - for example - has had such a program for the past eleven years'?
Parallelism
Time
Hypotheses
Explanation or elaboration