Question 1. Which of the following is an incorrect description of the drafting process?
• it is better to draft and edit at the same time because you can generate ideas that are at the same time grammatically correct
• most writing experts recommend that you draft without research, using your knowledge and observation to generate ideas first
• drafting allows writers to get their thoughts down without the pressure of worrying about being perfect or having correct grammar and spelling
• drafting is not considered part of the prewriting process but you can still return to prewriting activities during drafting to generate ideas if necessary
Question 2. What best describes the difference between the REVISION and EDITING phase?
• During revision, writers look for errors in spelling and grammar but only make major changes in the editing stage
• During revision, writers can make global changes by putting things in and taking things out but don't focus on spelling and grammar.
• During revision, writers create a draft and during editing they make global changes to their draft
• There is no real difference between the revision and editing phase of the writing process
Question 3. When is it appropriate to begin a new paragraph?
• When beginning a new idea
• When focusing on a particular point
• When visually breaking up long test
• All of the above
Question 4. If you were communicating to colleagues in the workplace about improving customer service, what would be the best format for your writing?
• Text message
• Informal email
• Business memo
• Business letter
Question 5. What qualities does a good paragraph have?
• Strong paragraphs have topic sentences and are limited in focus
• The paragraph connects to other ideas in the essay
• The paragraph makes a point
• All of the above