Real-World Writing

Question 1

What error has been made in the email?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There are formatting issues in the greeting and closing.

Question 2

What error in formal language has been made in the email?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the use of slang and colloquialisms

Question 3

Which writing tasks would help Elizabeth find work she enjoys? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

writing a resume outlining her qualifications; completing applications at businesses and shelters dealing with animals; writing a cover letter stating her area of study and experience working with animals

Question 4

What elements of a formal letter are used correctly in this letter? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The closing is followed by a comma.; The inside address identifies the recipient.; The heading indicates the sender and date.

Question 5

What are the key elements of a resume? Check all that apply.The professional experiences section can only list paid jobs.Optional sections include activities and personal information.Every resume must have an objective to state the writer’s goals.The education section should immediately follow the heading.The heading must contain your name, email, and contact information.The skills section lists abilities in areas such as technology and language.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Optional sections include activities and personal information.; The heading must contain your name, email, and contact information.; The skills section lists abilities in areas such as technology and language.

Question 6

biology, flu, documentedX flu shot, common vaccine, infectious✔ recombinant, inoculated, herd immunity

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ recombinant, inoculated, herd immunity

Question 7

A flu shot can contain an inactive virus.Biologists study living organisms.✔ To inoculate means to vaccinate.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ To inoculate means to vaccinate.

Question 8

Read each statement carefully. Use formal language conventions to correct the underlined portion of each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Elaine Lee’s decided to accept the job.: Elaine Lee has decided; FYI all team members are expected to attend the meeting.: For your information, all team members; I would like everyone to know that the new product is ready to ship.: It is important that the team know that; The writers need to clean up and clear up the text to improve the format of the document.: to edit the text

Question 9

Read each statement carefully. Use formal language conventions to correct the underlined portion of each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Elaine Lee has decided; Elaine Lee’s decided to accept the job.: Elaine Lee has decided; FYI all team members are expected to attend the meeting.: For your information, all team members; I would like everyone to know that the new product is ready to ship.: It is important that the team know that; The writers need to clean up and clear up the text to improve the format of the document.: to edit the text

Question 10

It is clear that all team members✔ For your information, all team membersJust in case you were wondering, all team members

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ For your information, all team members

Real-World Writing Answers

More from this Course

TRY EDGENUITY HACKS