• 2021-04-14
    中国大学MOOC: Directions: The following A to I sentences are in a random order. Please choose the best answer for each question: (注意本练习有5道选择题,题干主体部分均为下面段落)A.
    Getting your thoughts down on paper is not the final stage of writing a good paragraph or essay.B.
    There remains the rewriting of the first draft so as to shape your idea into a carefully style composition. C.
    Finally, for smoothness and balance, changes are made between sentences or paragraphs. D.
    A different word may be substituted for the original word because it is easier to understand, is more colorful, gives a more precise meaning, or provides variety. E.
    Ordinarily, editing involves changes at three points: in individual words, within sentences, and between sentences. F.
    At the sentence level, phrases may be put in different order, structures of modification revised, different verb structures selected, or the length of phrases or whole sentences may be altered. G.
    At the word level, spelling and capitalization are checked, but more creatively, words are often changed. H.
    Such changes, designed to clarify relationships between ideas, are often accomplished by punctuating more adequately, by introducing more effective transitional devices, or by restating or removing awkward phrases and sentences. I.
    Editing then—the self-conscious appraisal and revision of your own work—usually makes the difference between a merely acceptable and a truly superior piece of writing. 第一题Which is the topic sentence?
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      Which of the following statements is NOT true about clarity in academic writing? A: It is better to use simple language and avoid sentence structures that are too complicated. B: It is necessary to keep a balance between abstraction and concreteness because too many abstract words may confuse readers. C: Nouns are more formal than verbs, so writers should not use too many verbs. D: Complex phrases are usually difficult to read and thus may not communicate ideas effectively.

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      There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet. While people may refer to television for up-to-the-minute news, it is unlikely that television _________ the newspaper completely. A: replaced B: have replaced C: replace D: will replace

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      2、Which one is NOT included in the checklist for sentence writing?A、Is each sentence clear and complete?B、Can any wordy sentences be made more concise?C、Is each word spelled correctly?D、Is each sentence long and complicated?

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      In the following pair of sentences, sentence b is more formal. a. There are various different opinions on the question of whether men and women are equally good at all jobs or not.b. There are a variety of different perspectives on the question of whether or not men and women are equally good at all jobs.

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      What is the difference between Chinese sentences and English sentences in terms of sentence coherence?