KREN 2002 Lecture 4: Lecture 4
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Shifts in verb tense occur when a writer uses more than one verb tense in a sentence.
- Shifts in verb tense are appropriate if they describe actions that take place in different time frames.
- Shifts are inappropriate if they describe actions that take place in the same time frame-either past, present, or future.
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Which of the following transitional expressions can be used to contrast ideas?
a. | At the same time, but, however, though, yet | |
b. | After, before, first, finally, now, previously, to conclude | |
c. | For example, for instance, in other words | |
d. | Accordingly, as a result, consequently, therefore |
A total of 1,000 students responded to a survey about using student fees to build a new health care center on campus. Of those responding, 700 students said they รขยยstrongly agreeรขยย with this proposal. What percentage of students strongly agree?
a. | 70 percent | |
b. | Impossible to determine with data provided | |
c. | 30 percent | |
d. | 14.28 percent |
Eric must submit a weekly sales data report that contains headings established by his supervisor. This recurring report is organized by
a. | criteria. | |
b. | component. | |
c. | time. | |
d. | convention. |
What is the primary difference between informational and analytical reports?
a. | Informational reports are prepared for internal audiences, and analytical reports are prepared for external audiences. | |
b. | Informational reports emphasize facts, and analytical reports emphasize reasoning and conclusions. | |
c. | Informational reports are always organized directly, and analytical reports are always organized indirectly. | |
d. | All of these choices are differences between informational and analytical reports. |