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Chapter 13 Quiz

Indicate whether statements 1–5 are TRUE or FALSE.
  1. The passive voice is usually more forceful and direct than the active voice.
  2. Whenever possible, you should preface your assertions with "I think," "In my opinion," "I believe," or some other qualifier.
  3. You should avoid using short sentences in technical writing.
  4. Never use "I" in technical writing.
  5. The less specialized your audience, the fewer acronyms you should use.
In 6–10, choose the letter of the expression that best completes each statement.
  1. In its style, an efficient sentence is clear, concise, and
  2. For best emphasis, avoid placing the key word or phrase at the sentence's
  3. When combining sentences, place the idea that deserves most emphasis in a clause that is
  4. Technical communicators should generally avoid
  5. For most technical documents, choose a tone that is