Author Question: To best convey complex ideas, use a A) short sentence. B) bullet list. C) medium sentence. D) ... (Read 166 times)

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
To best convey complex ideas, use a
 
  A) short sentence.
  B) bullet list.
  C) medium sentence.
  D) descriptive heading.
  E) long sentence.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a hedging sentence?
 
  A) The employee's performance appears to be less than satisfactory.
  B) The deadline is next Tuesday.
  C) The financial statement needs to have two sections.
  D) We must act on these recommendations.
  E) Please meet me at 3:00.



lin77x

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Long sentences are often the best for conveying complex ideas, listing multiple related points, or summarizing or previewing information.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Writers can use a hedging sentence to pull back from making a confident, definitive statement about a topic.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579

lin77x

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326

 

Did you know?

Opium has influenced much of the world's most popular literature. The following authors were all opium users, of varying degrees: Lewis Carroll, Charles, Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Oscar Wilde.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library