Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
A) Miguel will write the document, but Alicia will proofread it.
B) Miguel will write the document, Alicia will proofread it.
C) Miguel will write the document; however, Alicia will proofread it.
D) Miguel will write the document. Alicia will proofread it.
Ques. 2An analytical report:
A) is designed to solve a specific problem or answer research questions.
B) is the section of a report that introduces the research questions.
C) is a written description that orients a reader to a problem.
D) is constructed to include materials that are not appropriate to be included in the report itself.
Ques. 3What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses without using a conjunction or semicolon?
A) Run-on sentence
B) Comma splice
C) Fragment
D) Simple
Ques. 4Which of the following best describes the role of the executive summary in a formal report?
A) The executive summary aids the reader in locating a specific graphic in a report with many graphics.
B) The executive summary lists alphabetically the sources used in preparing the report.
C) The executive summary provides the reader with the order in which information is presented.
D) The executive summary outlines the essential elements in the entire report.
Ques. 5What type of sentence fault results when a writer punctuates a broken-off part of a complex sentence as if it were a complete sentence?
A) Run-on sentence
B) Comma splice
C) Fragment
D) Simple
Ques. 6Which of the following best describes the table of contents?
A) The table of contents provides an analytical overview of a report and the order in which information is presented.
B) The table of contents summarizes the essential elements in an entire report.
C) The table of contents includes the title, author, date, and the name of the person or organization who requested the report.
D) The table of contents is an alphabetical list of sources used in preparing the report.
Ques. 7What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma?
A) Run-on sentence
B) Comma splice
C) Fragment
D) Simple