Communication,Grammar, and Writing – Flashcards
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Source: "Student Aid on the Web." FSA Portals. United States Department of Education, n.d. Web. 29 July 2011. What is the structure of this document?
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checklist
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If an application form does not provide a specific place to include volunteer experience, what should you do?
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include it as work experience
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__________ is the reader's response to the writing and the writer.
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Mood
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Source: "Student Aid on the Web." FSA Portals. United States Department of Education, n.d. Web. 29 July 2011. Which statement describes the clarity and tone of this document best?
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The document is clear with a matter-of-fact tone.
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Why should you read through your application again before you submit it?
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I, II, and III
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What is the difference between the tone and the style of a document?
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Tone is the writer's attitude toward the subject and audience; style is the way something is written.
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Which short narrative would be the most appropriate style and tone for the personal essay section of a college application?
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Ever since my grandfather had a heart attack three summers ago, I have volunteered my afternoons and weekends at the local hospital.
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How might the tip, "Read through the entire application before beginning to complete the form," prove useful in completing an application efficiently?
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It allows you to gather everything you will need ahead of time.
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Source: City of Los Angeles. "Employment Application." LA County Online. Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources, n.a. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. You are applying for a position with this company and have held four jobs and volunteer for two different groups. What is the best way to list your work experience?
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You should include all jobs and volunteer work by attaching another page.
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Why should you begin applying to colleges the summer before your senior year?
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You will have more time then to do a careful job.
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Which of the following is not considered format?
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ordering of information
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Image courtesy of the US Office of Personnel Management How would you describe the tone of this excerpt?
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formal
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Which techniques are used by designers of application forms to call attention to important information? I. graphic features such as boxes and shading II. typographical features like font size or boldface III. headers, numbers, and/or bullets
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I, II, and III
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Source: "Employment Application." Jobs.state.ak.us. Alaska Job Center Network, 22 Oct. 2009. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. You intend to become certified as a computer technician over the summer. Where should you list that information?
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Listing it would be considered misrepresentation and could be grounds for dismissal if hired.
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Source: "Generic Employment Application." Mt.gov: Montana's Official State Website. Department of Labor and Industry-Workforce Services Division, Aug. 2006. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. Look at the sections labeled 1, 2, and 3. What is the purpose of these sections?
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to call attention to different sections and important information
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Which writing style should be used in filling out a job or college application?
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one similar to the style of the application
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Source: "Employment Application." Jobs.state.ak.us. Alaska Job Center Network, 22 Oct. 2009. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. Since there is no specific place to list volunteer experience, where would it fit best?
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It should be included under "Employment History."
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"Tone" refers to __________.
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the writer's attitude toward the writing and audience
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How might the tip, "Read through the entire application before beginning to complete the form," prove useful in completing an application efficiently?
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It allows you to gather everything you will need ahead of time.
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Which techniques are used by designers of application forms to call attention to important information?
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I, II, and III
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What is the most important quality to consider when completing a career or college application?
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audience and purpose
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__________ is the reader's response to the writing and the writer.
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Mood
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Source: "Student Aid on the Web." FSA Portals. United States Department of Education, n.d. Web. 29 July 2011. Which statement describes the clarity and tone of this document best?
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The document is clear with a matter-of-fact tone.
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Source: "Student Aid on the Web." FSA Portals. United States Department of Education, n.d. Web. 29 July 2011. What is the structure of this document?
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checklist
