Module 1: Style and Form
Instructions
To complete this first module on style and form you need to
- view the videos in Parts 1-4
- complete the interactive exercises (1-11) within each part.
The exercises colored in grey will become active once you complete the preceding exercises. For example, after completing Exercise 1: Avoid overuse of genitive 's with mimimum 70% correct, the link to Exercise 2: Formal negative forms will become active.
Estimated workload: 3-5 hours
Reading materials
These websites contain similar information and additional examples on the topics covered in the instructional videos.The numbers in parenthesis (e.g, pg. 44-48) refer to pages in the Writer's Guide for Engineers.
Avoiding contractions (pg. 49) (only in book)
Open and download this file before viewing the video. It contains the exercises discussed in the video.
- View
Please read about superordinates and lists before you proceed to the next exercise.
Please download this document before trying the exercise. The document contains a list of typical words (i.e., superdinate terms) that accepted as correct in the exercise. Some sentences accept only one word, and others two or even more.
Please download this document before trying the exercise. The document contains a list of typical verbs that accepted as correct in the exercise. Some sentences accept only one word, and others two or even more.
Please download this document before trying the exercise. The document contains a list of typical adverbs that accepted as correct in the exercise. Some sentences accept only one word (or phrase), and others two or even more.
Please download this document before trying the exercise. The document contains a list of typical adjectives that accepted as correct in the exercise. Some sentences accept only one word (or phrase), and others two or even more.