Learn It: Concept Check Quiz 4-2
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Author: Ryan Smith
Introduction: Take this quiz to get a quick check on your understanding of chapter concepts.
Which of these statements are true about clichés? Check all that apply.
- They can be challenging for nonnative English speakers to understand.
- Their meanings are often unclear.
- They are considered outdated or overly formal.
- They are technical expressions meant primarily to impress.
A business writer's goal should be to .
Take action on and make a discovery are examples of which of these?
- Action verbs
- Passive verbs
- Buried verbs
View Explanation
Take action on and make a discovery are examples of buried verbs, wordy noun phrases expressed more clearly as single action verbs such as act and discover.
