Sergeant's course - 5120BA Communication
2021 Questions and Answers
No matter the purpose, there are some characteristics common to all effective
writing, it: ____________. Select all that apply. - ANSWER>>Starts with a strong
thesis; Avoids unnecessary words or jargon; Finishes with a conclusion
What are the four steps of the writing process? - ANSWER>>Prewriting, drafting,
revising, and editing
Which sources are generally considered reliable? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER>>Peer-reviewed articles; Government, educational, or military websites;
Scholarly articles
List characteristics of academic essays. Select all that apply. - ANSWER>>It is a
formal piece of writing that ANSWERs a specific topic.; It avoids using jargon or
unnecessary words.; It does not use personal pronouns (I, me, we, etc.)
What is the value of prewriting? - ANSWER>>It is an easy way to get as many
ideas as possible organized into your argument.
A thesis should ANSWER the prompt entirely and take a position. -
ANSWER>>True
Given an essay prompt, select the most appropriate thesis sentence from the
choices below. Essay prompt: What is the most difficult aspect of the nature of
war to prepare for and why? - ANSWER>>The most difficult aspect of war to
prepare for is friction because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in
several ways, and when possible, it is expensive to simulate.
The step of the writing process in which outlining is done is? - ANSWER>>Drafting
, Drag the sentences or phrases into the correct areas of the outline. -
ANSWER>>1-1,2-2,3-3,4-4,5-5
Which is an example of an effective transition sentence from an essay concerning
the thesis below? Thesis: The most difficult aspect of war to prepare for is friction
because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in several ways, and when
possible, it is expensive to simulate. - ANSWER>>True friction is difficult to
replicate effectively and that makes it difficult to prepare for the numerous ways
its effects may be felt.
Select a topic sentence from the choices below that doesn't make sense given the
below thesis. Thesis: The most difficult aspect of war to prepare for is friction
because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in several ways, and when
possible, it is expensive to simulate. - ANSWER>>Another aspect that makes
friction hard to prepare for is uncertainty and disorder among allies.
According to the lesson content, what are the basic steps of the speech-building
process to take prior to delivering an oral presentation? - ANSWER>>Plan,
prepare, and practice
While determining the purpose of a speech, the __________ purpose is derived
from the general purpose and the topic and is generally stated in a single infinitive
phrase. - ANSWER>>Specific
What are two of the five common organizing formats for an oral presentation? -
ANSWER>>Topical and chronological
Which is a basic guideline for use of visual aids? - ANSWER>>Practice with visual
aids
In addition to listing the topic, general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea,
what are the three parts that make up the preparation outline? -
ANSWER>>Introduction, body, conclusion
2021 Questions and Answers
No matter the purpose, there are some characteristics common to all effective
writing, it: ____________. Select all that apply. - ANSWER>>Starts with a strong
thesis; Avoids unnecessary words or jargon; Finishes with a conclusion
What are the four steps of the writing process? - ANSWER>>Prewriting, drafting,
revising, and editing
Which sources are generally considered reliable? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER>>Peer-reviewed articles; Government, educational, or military websites;
Scholarly articles
List characteristics of academic essays. Select all that apply. - ANSWER>>It is a
formal piece of writing that ANSWERs a specific topic.; It avoids using jargon or
unnecessary words.; It does not use personal pronouns (I, me, we, etc.)
What is the value of prewriting? - ANSWER>>It is an easy way to get as many
ideas as possible organized into your argument.
A thesis should ANSWER the prompt entirely and take a position. -
ANSWER>>True
Given an essay prompt, select the most appropriate thesis sentence from the
choices below. Essay prompt: What is the most difficult aspect of the nature of
war to prepare for and why? - ANSWER>>The most difficult aspect of war to
prepare for is friction because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in
several ways, and when possible, it is expensive to simulate.
The step of the writing process in which outlining is done is? - ANSWER>>Drafting
, Drag the sentences or phrases into the correct areas of the outline. -
ANSWER>>1-1,2-2,3-3,4-4,5-5
Which is an example of an effective transition sentence from an essay concerning
the thesis below? Thesis: The most difficult aspect of war to prepare for is friction
because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in several ways, and when
possible, it is expensive to simulate. - ANSWER>>True friction is difficult to
replicate effectively and that makes it difficult to prepare for the numerous ways
its effects may be felt.
Select a topic sentence from the choices below that doesn't make sense given the
below thesis. Thesis: The most difficult aspect of war to prepare for is friction
because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in several ways, and when
possible, it is expensive to simulate. - ANSWER>>Another aspect that makes
friction hard to prepare for is uncertainty and disorder among allies.
According to the lesson content, what are the basic steps of the speech-building
process to take prior to delivering an oral presentation? - ANSWER>>Plan,
prepare, and practice
While determining the purpose of a speech, the __________ purpose is derived
from the general purpose and the topic and is generally stated in a single infinitive
phrase. - ANSWER>>Specific
What are two of the five common organizing formats for an oral presentation? -
ANSWER>>Topical and chronological
Which is a basic guideline for use of visual aids? - ANSWER>>Practice with visual
aids
In addition to listing the topic, general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea,
what are the three parts that make up the preparation outline? -
ANSWER>>Introduction, body, conclusion
