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Module 4 Technical Writing

This document contains exercises for an English module. The exercises include: 1. Defining terms without using a dictionary. 2. Adding articles like "a" and "an" to sentences. 3. Expanding sentences by replacing noun phrases with verb phrases. 4. Writing one-sentence definitions for additional terms. 5. Improving the flow of process descriptions. 6. Writing a paragraph about a process and a problem-solution text.

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Module 4 Technical Writing

This document contains exercises for an English module. The exercises include: 1. Defining terms without using a dictionary. 2. Adding articles like "a" and "an" to sentences. 3. Expanding sentences by replacing noun phrases with verb phrases. 4. Writing one-sentence definitions for additional terms. 5. Improving the flow of process descriptions. 6. Writing a paragraph about a process and a problem-solution text.

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ENGLISH 1

EXERCISES FOR MODULE 4

Name: _____________________________________________ Score/Rating:__________

Exercise 1. Without the use of a dictionary, write a sentence definition by completing the
following patterns below. Write your answer on the blank.

Example: A solar cell is a device that converts the energy of sunlight into electric energy.

Term Class/Genera/Genus Distinguishing Characteristics/Differentia

1. An adaptor is a device ____________________________________

2. Software __________________ that tells a computer what to do.

3. A gyroscope is a device ____________________________________

4. _________ is a device that carries out sequences of arithmetic


or logical operations automatically.

5. A priest is a member of a clergy ____________________________________

6. Biophysics ___________________ that applies approaches and methods


traditionally used in physics to
study biological phenomena.

7. Corrosion is a natural process ____________________________________

8. A radiator __________________ which is used for heating or cooling a room.

9. A wedge is a tool ____________________________________

10. _________ is a technology used to aid in the creation, modification,


analysis, or optimization of a design.

Exercise 2. Put a or an in the blanks.

A Student Advisor

1. student advisor at 2. university can help 3. student with 4. variety


of problems. 5. undergraduate advisor can help 6. student to decide on 7. major
and 8. course of study. If 9. student is 10. honor student, the advisor can
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recommend 11. scholarship or 12. grant. If 13. student is 14. “F”


student (15. failing student), the advisor can help with personal problems if necessary
and suggest ways to improve study habits. 16. foreign student advisor is often
17. helpful friend to students who come to study in 18. new country for the first
time.

Exercise 3. Expand the following sentences, making them more informative by replacing
the noun phrase with one or more verb phrases:

Example: Teaching can be improved by in-service training.


Teaching can be improved by asking teachers to attend a large range of short
courses throughout much of their careers.

1. Bacteria found in meat can be killed by radiation.


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2. Possible harmful effects of drugs can be reduced by tests.


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3. One class of rocks is formed by sedimentation.


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_____________________________________________________________________

4. Information on political preferences can be obtained by polling.


_____________________________________________________________________

5. Cultures are partly preserved by ceremony and ritual.


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_____________________________________________________________________

6. Sequences of events at archaeological sites can be established by stratification.


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7. Changes in land use can be detected by remote sensing.


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8. The spread of infectious diseases can be controlled by vaccinations.


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9. English proficiency of students can be improved by studying.


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10. The deterioration of the quality of education can be prevented by instituting changes.
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Exercise 4. Now write a one-sentence definition for the following terms. Make sure you
provide enough specific detail to distinguish your term from other members in
its class.

1. A bridge _________________________________________________________

2. A conductor _________________________________________________________

3. A beam _________________________________________________________

4. A computer virus _________________________________________________________

5. A carcinogen _________________________________________________________

6. A landfill _________________________________________________________

7. A laser _________________________________________________________

8. A mentor _________________________________________________________

9. An accelerator _________________________________________________________

10. Engineering _________________________________________________________

Exercise 4. Improve the flow of ideas for the following process descriptions by adding a time
adverbial, linking passives, or using an –ed participle.

Example: The plants are selected. The plants are planted at a particular site based on the
type of metals present and other site conditions.

The plants are selected and planted at a particular site based on the type of
metals present and other site conditions.
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1. Oil spill cleanup


The oil is skimmed from the surface using a boom. The oil is pumped into a tank for recycling.
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2. Wine making
The grapes are harvested. The grapes are crushed to release the pulp and seeds. The grapes
are fermented for three weeks.
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3. Tempering glass
The glass is cut to size. It is inspected to determine if it has any imperfections. The glass is
heated to over 600◦C. The glass is cooled in a step known as quenching.
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_____________________________________________________________________

4. Coronary bypass surgery


A vessel is taken from the leg. The vessel is grafted to the aorta and the coronary artery
beyond the narrowed area. The vessel allows blood to flow to the heart muscle.
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5. Geyser eruption
Water from rain or melted snow percolates into the ground through cracks. The water is
heated by the underlying rocks to temperatures well above the boiling point. The water does
not boil. It becomes superheated. It also becomes pressurized. The water bursts out of the
ground in an explosive steam eruption.
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Exercise 5. Write a paragraph that discusses a process in your field.

Exercise 6. Write your own problem-solution text that includes a process description and a
definition.

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