Style Quiz 1 - Clarity. - University of Florida GEB 3213 ;QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (ALL CORRECT)

One sentence in this pair of sentences is clear, with active verbs connected to clear subjects. The other sentence is indirect, with actions buried by nominalizations and abstractions for subjects. Select the passive sentence: When educators discover how to use computer-assisted instruction to support the way our brains learn, teachers can teach more complex subjects and students will learn faster. Correct! The loss of market share to Japan by domestic auto makers resulted in the disappearance of hundreds of thousands of jobs. Question 2 1 / 1 pts One sentence in this pair of sentences is clear, with active verbs connected to clear subjects. The other sentence is indirect, with actions buried by nominalizations and abstractions for subjects. Select the active sentence: Smoking during pregnancy may cause fetal injury. Correct! When we write concisely, readers understand easily. The correct sentence uses an actor as the grammatical subject, an action verb, and active construction. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Identify the action verb. have been was will be Correct! aimed "Have been," "was," and "will be" are all non-action verbs. "Aimed" is an action verb. It is past tense, but not passiv