Question 1

When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories,which of these methods would you use?

Accepted Answer

A) Illustration 
B) Comparison and contrast 
C) Cause and effect 
D) Classification 
A) Illustration 
B) Comparison and contrast 
C) Cause and effect 
D) Classification D

Question 2

Discus how to emphasize key pieces of information in complex sentences.

Accepted Answer

In complex sentences,the placement of the dependent clause hinges on the relationship between the ideas expressed.If you want to emphasize the subordinate idea,put the dependent clause at the end of the sentence (the most emphatic position)or at the beginning (the second most emphatic position).If you want to downplay the idea,put the dependent clause within the sentence.

Question 3

To make a message more effective,incorporate humor whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following can be done to make paragraphs as effective as possible when composing a document for mobile readers?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep to one sentence with an option to click a link for more information 
B) Make each paragraph as short as possible 
C) Use transitional paragraphs 
D) Add connotative words wherever possible 
E) Replace paragraphs with visual elements 
A) Keep to one sentence with an option to click a link for more information 
B) Make each paragraph as short as possible 
C) Use transitional paragraphs 
D) Add connotative words wherever possible 
E) Replace paragraphs with visual elements

Question 5

In addition to strong words and effective sentences,what other structural elements should writers strive for when crafting documents?

Accepted Answer

A) A mix of connotative and abstract words 
B) Coherent paragraphs 
C) Denotative words supported by examples 
D) Consistency of ideas 
E) Non-text elements such as graphics 
A) A mix of connotative and abstract words 
B) Coherent paragraphs 
C) Denotative words supported by examples 
D) Consistency of ideas 
E) Non-text elements such as graphics

Question 6

________ sentences express one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

Accepted Answer

A) Complex 
B) Compound 
C) Confounded 
D) Compound-complex 
A) Complex 
B) Compound 
C) Confounded 
D) Compound-complex

Question 7

What are the five most common techniques for developing paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

There are several common techniques for

Question 8

Which of the following words are the most abstract?

Accepted Answer

A) Two,contract,performance 
B) Software,code,signal 
C) Kick,move,walk 
D) Productivity,excellence,motivation 
A) Two,contract,performance 
B) Software,code,signal 
C) Kick,move,walk 
D) Productivity,excellence,motivation

Question 9

When should complex sentences be used?

Accepted Answer

A) To express one main thought 
B) To express a series of related subordinate clauses 
C) To make a statement and ask a question 
D) To express one main thought and one subordinate thought 
E) To express one complex idea at a time 
A) To express one main thought 
B) To express a series of related subordinate clauses 
C) To make a statement and ask a question 
D) To express one main thought and one subordinate thought 
E) To express one complex idea at a time

Question 10

A typical paragraph contains the three basic elements of

Accepted Answer

A) a topic sentence,support sentences,and transitional words and phrases. 
B) simple,compound,and complex sentences followed by compound-complex sentences. 
C) the main idea,supporting ideas,and evidence. 
D) a problem,discussion,and a solution. 
A) a topic sentence,support sentences,and transitional words and phrases. 
B) simple,compound,and complex sentences followed by compound-complex sentences. 
C) the main idea,supporting ideas,and evidence. 
D) a problem,discussion,and a solution.

Question 11

Which type of word should be used when a writer wants to express a concept or characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Precise 
B) Concrete 
C) Connotative 
D) Abstract 
E) Denotative 
A) Precise 
B) Concrete 
C) Connotative 
D) Abstract 
E) Denotative

Question 12

According to the textbook,your communication style involves the choices you make to express yourself.Which one of the following will not have an effect on your communication style?

Accepted Answer

A) The words you select 
B) The way you use words in sentences 
C) The way you build paragraphs from individual sentences 
D) None of the above. 
A) The words you select 
B) The way you use words in sentences 
C) The way you build paragraphs from individual sentences 
D) None of the above.

Question 13

You can emphasize key points by

Accepted Answer

A) using extra words to describe them. 
B) making important ideas the subject of the sentence. 
C) placing them at the beginning or end of a sentence. 
D) doing all of the above. 
A) using extra words to describe them. 
B) making important ideas the subject of the sentence. 
C) placing them at the beginning or end of a sentence. 
D) doing all of the above.

Question 14

When would it be appropriate to use jargon in a message?

Accepted Answer

A) When accuracy is critical 
B) When there is a need to express thoughts specifically and dynamically 
C) When other word choices have lost the power to communicate 
D) When the words or phrases become part of popular culture 
E) When communicating with a specific audience that is in the same field 
A) When accuracy is critical 
B) When there is a need to express thoughts specifically and dynamically 
C) When other word choices have lost the power to communicate 
D) When the words or phrases become part of popular culture 
E) When communicating with a specific audience that is in the same field

Question 15

As a rule,most abstract terms relate to the tangible material world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an advantage of using concrete words?

Accepted Answer

A) They are direct and exact 
B) They summarize concepts 
C) They can be interpreted differently by each audience member 
D) They create shorter paragraphs 
E) They explain jargon to outsiders 
A) They are direct and exact 
B) They summarize concepts 
C) They can be interpreted differently by each audience member 
D) They create shorter paragraphs 
E) They explain jargon to outsiders

Question 17

Using words that are familiar to the audience makes your messages more effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Why are support sentences important in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A) They create a transition to the topic sentence 
B) They explain or justify the topic sentence 
C) They eliminate unity in the paragraph 
D) They explain denotative terms 
E) They extend the length of simple sentences 
A) They create a transition to the topic sentence 
B) They explain or justify the topic sentence 
C) They eliminate unity in the paragraph 
D) They explain denotative terms 
E) They extend the length of simple sentences

Question 19

List at least three guidelines to follow if you want to achieve a conversational tone in business messages.

Accepted Answer

(1)Understand the difference between tex

Question 20

It is as important to appear to be fair as it is to actually be fair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories,which of these methods would you use?

Discus how to emphasize key pieces of information in complex sentences.

To make a message more effective,incorporate humor whenever possible.

Which of the following can be done to make paragraphs as effective as possible when composing a document for mobile readers?

In addition to strong words and effective sentences,what other structural elements should writers strive for when crafting documents?

________ sentences express one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

What are the five most common techniques for developing paragraphs?

Which of the following words are the most abstract?

When should complex sentences be used?

A typical paragraph contains the three basic elements of

Which type of word should be used when a writer wants to express a concept or characteristic?

According to the textbook,your communication style involves the choices you make to express yourself.Which one of the following will not have an effect on your communication style?

You can emphasize key points by

When would it be appropriate to use jargon in a message?

As a rule,most abstract terms relate to the tangible material world.

Which of the following is an advantage of using concrete words?

Using words that are familiar to the audience makes your messages more effective.

Why are support sentences important in a paragraph?

List at least three guidelines to follow if you want to achieve a conversational tone in business messages.

It is as important to appear to be fair as it is to actually be fair.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 5: Writing Business Messages

When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories,which of these methods would you use?

Discus how to emphasize key pieces of information in complex sentences.

To make a message more effective,incorporate humor whenever possible.

Which of the following can be done to make paragraphs as effective as possible when composing a document for mobile readers?

In addition to strong words and effective sentences,what other structural elements should writers strive for when crafting documents?

________ sentences express one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

What are the five most common techniques for developing paragraphs?

Which of the following words are the most abstract?

When should complex sentences be used?

A typical paragraph contains the three basic elements of

Which type of word should be used when a writer wants to express a concept or characteristic?

According to the textbook,your communication style involves the choices you make to express yourself.Which one of the following will not have an effect on your communication style?

You can emphasize key points by

When would it be appropriate to use jargon in a message?

As a rule,most abstract terms relate to the tangible material world.

Which of the following is an advantage of using concrete words?

Using words that are familiar to the audience makes your messages more effective.

Why are support sentences important in a paragraph?

List at least three guidelines to follow if you want to achieve a conversational tone in business messages.

It is as important to appear to be fair as it is to actually be fair.

Understanding the Foundations of Business Communications

Collaboration,Interpersonal Communication,and Business Etiquette

Communication Challenges in a Diverse,Global Marketplace

Planning Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Digital Media

Social Media

Visual Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Finding,Evaluating,and Processing Information

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Presentations in a Social Media Environment

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters