Written Communication Practices Quiz

Which of the following is NOT required for written communication?

• Accurate spelling

• Accurate punctuation

• Elaborate vocabulary

• Accurate grammar

When was the wooden block printing press invented?

• In 205 A.D.

• In 305 A.D.

• In 405 A.D.

• In 505 A.D.

When was the first book, the Gutenberg Bible, printed?

• In 1450

• In 1455

• In 1475

• In 1490

When was the first American dictionary published?

• In 1788

• In 1793

• In 1818

• In 1828

When was the first text message sent?

• In 1984

• In 1988

• In 1992

• In 1996

What is NOT a basic requirement for a writing assignment?

• A. Due date

• B. Percentage of final grade the assignment will account for

• C. Length requirement

• D. Number of sources needed

What is the best way to determine the purpose or goal of an assignment?

• Look for key verbs in the assignment description

• Determining who will read the assignment

• Knowing the genre of the assignment

• Knowing the topic of the assignment

Put the steps of the writing process in order.

• Planning and preparing

• Drafting

• Reviewing and revising

• Editing

• Publishing

According to the segment, which of the following is NOT a way to plan and prepare for an assignment?

• A. Brainstorming

• B. Strengthening

• C. Editing

• D. Structuring

Should the writer review his writing project during the review step of the writing process?

• Yes, but he needs to make sure someone else also reviews it

• No, he wrote the project

• Yes, he is the only one who knows the content

• No one else needs to review it since he is good at grammar and spelling