1. During revision, you should scan your paper for _______ words and replace them with concrete words or phrases.
A. informal
B. formal
C. general
D. figurative
2. In order to demonstrate that one idea is less important than another, which type of sentence will Bernice use?
A. Compound
B. Simple
C. Compound-complex
D. Complex
3. A passive verb is a good choice if you wish to
A. establish a formal tone.
B. establish a casual tone.
C. emphasize the subject.
D. deemphasize the subject.
4. While the term _____________ refers to the specific dictionary definition of a word, ___________ refers to its implied or suggested meaning.
A. signification, inference
B. connotation, denotation
C. denotation, connotation
D. classification, implication