As You Write and Revise, Which of the Following Will

question 9

Multiple Choice

As you write and revise, which of the following will make your writing easier to read at the sentence level?

• A) Use a consistent sentence structure and length.
• B) Make your writing wordy so that the same idea can be expressed in many ways.
• C) Use verbs-not nouns-to carry the weight of your sentence.
• D) Ensure that your document uses only passive voice.
• E) Use unfamiliar words to draw the attention of readers.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stockholders

Preferred stockholders are investors who own shares of a company's preferred stock, which often provides fixed dividends and priority over common stockholders in asset liquidation.

Current-Year Dividends

The dividends paid by a company to its shareholders from its earnings of the current fiscal year.

Common Stockholders

Owners of common stock in a corporation, who have voting rights and may receive dividends, but are typically last in line to receive assets in the event of liquidation.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual assets of a company that belong to the shareholders, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities.