Question 1: In preparing a process explanation, the step of __________ forms the basis (backbone) of the process explanation and aids in designing visuals.

A. listing the sequence of steps in the process

B. identifying the audience

C. organizing the material

D. choosing the diction

Question 2: An overview of an entire sequence can be provided by timelines as well as by:

A. pie charts.

B. bar graphs.

C. schedules.

D. scatter graphs.

Question 3: When writing process explanations, use active voice when:

A. the action involves a person and you want to emphasize the recipient of the action.

B. when the person doing the the action is insignificant or unimportant.

C. when the action does not involve a person and you want to emphasize the recipient of the action.

D. the action involves a person and you want to emphasize the operator or the doer of the action.

Question 4: Because process explanations are chronological, writers often use __________ to signal movement from one part of the process to the next.

A. thesis statements

B. headings and subheadings

C. commas

D. bullets