1)

This new program was planned and executed by our human resources department.

Which is the best revision advice for this sentence?

a) The sentence should be active rather than passive: Our human resources department planned and executed this new program.

b) The sentence should be active rather than passive: This exciting new program was planned by our human resources department.

c)The verb should be in the present tense: This new program is planned and executed by our human resources department.

2)

Last quarter our earnings are above projections.

Which is the best revision suggestion for the previous selection?

a) The verb tense is OK the way it is. No revision is needed.

b) Change the verb to the past tense: Last quarter our earnings were above projections.

c) Change the verb to the future tense: Last quarter our earnings will be above projections.

3)

What is the purpose of coherence techniques such as repeating a word, using a pronoun, or using a conjunction?Check all that apply.

a)To reiterate a point so readers don't forget

b) To keep you from making abrupt changes in thought

c) To make it more difficult for the reader to follow

d) To join each sentence smoothly to the next