Process Writing Flashcards

This set of 1000 fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards specifically focuses on lexical resource, grammatical structures, and process vocabulary based on technical writing standards for describing sequence and transformation.

In a process description, the liquid is __________ (V3).

filtered

Once, After, or Before + a __________ can be used to describe steps.

clause

__________ been cooled, the gas is condensed.

Having

The chamber, __________ contains steam, is used for heating.

which

To indicate the creation of something, you can use the verb __________ (starting with g).

generate

The verb __________ in can describe a final result.

result

To describe moving materials, you can use the verb __________ (starting with d).

deliver

Materials can be __________ via a pipe.

transported

The raw materials are __________ into a final product.

converted

A synonym for 'change into' is __________ into.

transform

To describe the removal of a substance, you can use the verb __________.

extract

The process of making a substance cleaner is called to __________.

purify

To combine different ingredients, you can say they are __________ (starting with b).

blended

When two processes meet, they are said to __________ (starting with m).

merge

When a solid turns to liquid, it is said to __________.

melt

When a liquid turns to gas, it is said to __________.

evaporate

When a gas turns to liquid, it is said to __________.

condense

When a liquid turns to solid, it is said to __________.

solidify

An initial substance used in a process is called a __________ material.

raw

A component added to a mix is called an __________.

ingredient

The items that go into a process are the __________.

input

The items that come out of a process are the __________.

output

A secondary result of a process is called a __________.

by-product

The material left over after a process is the __________.

residue

A chemical substance made of two or more elements is a __________.

compound

A generic term for any matter is a __________.

substance

A large room or compartment for a process is called a __________.

chamber

A large container for liquids is a __________.

tank

A machine that produces power by spinning is a __________.

turbine

A device used for heating materials to high temperatures is a __________.

furnace

A device used to turn steam back into water is a __________.

condenser

Heat is often removed in a __________ tower.

cooling

Materials move from one location to another via a __________.

pipe

A machine that produces electricity is a __________.

generator

To start a process description, you can use the word __________.

Initially

A phrase to begin is: 'To __________ with…'

begin

'The process __________ when…' is a common opening.

starts

To show the next step, use the sequencer __________.

Subsequently

A synonym for 'after that' is __________.

Afterwards

To describe steps happening at the same time, use __________.

Meanwhile

'__________' means happening at the same time.

Concurrently

To signify a new phase, use 'In the subsequent __________'.

stage

A marker for a specific moment is 'At this __________'.

point

To end a description, use 'The process __________ when…'

concludes

A formal phrase for being treated is: 'is __________ to a series of treatments'.

subjected

'Undergoes a __________ into…' describes a significant change.

transformation

The phrase '__________ the transition from…' marks a change between stages.

marks

A process '__________ in the production of…' when it reaches its result.

culminates

A synonym for 'leads to the creation' is 'results in the __________ of'.

formation

If a process repeats, you say 'the __________ then repeats itself'.

cycle

Using names like 'the pineapple… the pineapple' repeatedly makes writing __________.

list-like

The 'Ref-Ladder' is used to improve Lexical Resource and __________ (CC).

Cohesion

Ref-Ladder Step 1 usually involves a __________ name.

specific

Ref-Ladder Step 2 involves using a __________ (like Help or It).

pronoun

Ref-Ladder Step 3 uses a __________ noun phrase (e.g., 'This mixture').

nominalized

Ref-Ladder Step 4 uses a __________ indicator (e.g., 'In the next stage').

stage

'At the beginning, [N1] is/are [V3]' is the formula for which step of the Ref-Ladder?

Step 1

'This/These + N (mixture/liquid) is/are [V3]' is the formula for which step of the Ref-Ladder?

Step 3

In S-Chain, you should stick to one __________ subject for 2-4 sentences.

axis

If you focus on the 'product' axis, the subject might change from 'pineapples' to '__________'.

juice

The phrase 'Once [stage] is complete, focus __________ to…' is used to change axes.

shifts

Combining 'The fruits are peeled' and 'The skin is discarded' uses a __________ structure.

parallel

'The juice is heated, __________ bacteria are eliminated' (Result connector).

so

'The juice is heated; __________ bacteria are eliminated' (Result connector).

therefore

'__________ being cut, the slices are canned' (Time connector).

After

'Once __________, the liquid is bottled' (Reduced passive).

filtered

'The liquid, which __________ clarified, then undergoes pasteurisation.'

has been

The __________ voice is the default for describing process steps.

passive

Use the active voice when you want to highlight the __________ (workers/machines).

agent

'Workers inspect the fruit, after __________ it is graded.'

which

'__________' is a more formal synonym for 'Next' or 'After that'.

Thereafter

'In turn' is a sequencer used to show a __________ of events.

sequence

'Consequently', 'hence', and '__________' indicate results.

thereby

'By this __________' is a marker for time within a stage.

time

If the pronoun 'it' is ambiguous, you should replace it with a short, clear __________ phrase.

noun

Instead of 'There is juice heating', you should write 'The juice is __________'.

heated

'Initially, raw materials are collected; subsequently, they __________ screening.'

undergo

'The crops are harvested __________ agricultural machinery.'

by

'The cellulose is treated chemically, __________ produces sugars.'

which

'As __________ as harvested, the crops are transported.'

soon

'The substance undergoes chemical treatment, __________ sugar…' (Participial clause).

producing

'Biomass is combusted as fuel, __________ releasing carbon dioxide.'

thereby

'Carbon dioxide is reabsorbed by plants, __________ completing the cycle.'

thus

A synonym for 'To begin with' is 'At the __________'.

outset

'Upon __________ of [X]' is an advanced sequencer for a finished step.

completion

'Prior __________ [X]' is a more formal way to say 'Before [X]'.

to

The process of growing plants is called __________.

cultivation

When a crop is ready to be picked, it is said to have __________.

matured

Sugarcane usually takes $12\text{--}18$ __________ to grow.

months

The harvested cane is __________ to extract raw juice.

crushed

'With the __________ of sugarcane' is a nominalized version of 'sugarcane being grown'.

cultivation

Instead of 'are harvested', use '__________ harvesting'.

undergo

Instead of 'go through', use '__________ through'.

pass

'Subjected __________' is used when materials face heat or chemicals.

to

'Upon the __________ of…' is used instead of 'After being V3'.

completion

'After being harvested, the raw cane is transferred to a facility __________ it is crushed'.

where

'Once the honey has become sufficiently __________, each cell is sealed'.

thickened

'Each cell is sealed with a layer of wax, __________ preserving the honey'.

thus

'Combs are subsequently subjected to mechanical __________, which extracts raw honey'.

pressing

Following extraction, the juice undergoes __________ through a limestone filter.

filtration