Question 1

The phrase came to an agreement is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) an expletive. 
B) concrete,specific language. 
C) the active-passive voice. 
D) jargon. 
E) a hidden verb. 
A) an expletive. 
B) concrete,specific language. 
C) the active-passive voice. 
D) jargon. 
E) a hidden verb.

Question 2

Identify the sentence that does not contain a mechanical error.

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A) Please call the Springfield; MO,office. 
B) He ordered 6 new computer systems for the office. 
C) I understand the brochure is completed please send me a copy. 
D) The new ceo plans to improve productivity by 15% in one year. 
E) We use special packaging to protect our products. 
A) Please call the Springfield; MO,office. 
B) He ordered 6 new computer systems for the office. 
C) I understand the brochure is completed please send me a copy. 
D) The new ceo plans to improve productivity by 15% in one year. 
E) We use special packaging to protect our products.

Question 3

Which is not a reason to avoid slang in business writing?

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A) It is too informal. 
B) It is not businesslike. 
C) It is identified with a specific group of people. 
D) It is short-lived. 
E) It may not be understood by the general population. 
A) It is too informal. 
B) It is not businesslike. 
C) It is identified with a specific group of people. 
D) It is short-lived. 
E) It may not be understood by the general population.

Question 4

Effective writing avoids both redundancy and repetition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The first clause in a compound sentence receives more emphasis than the second,independent clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a good strategy for writing with confidence?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave out details suggesting that a reader might be dissatisfied. 
B) Avoid implying that something might go wrong. 
C) Use transitional expressions to reinforce reader benefits. 
D) Be convinced that your request is reasonable. 
E) Write with conviction without being pushy. 
A) Leave out details suggesting that a reader might be dissatisfied. 
B) Avoid implying that something might go wrong. 
C) Use transitional expressions to reinforce reader benefits. 
D) Be convinced that your request is reasonable. 
E) Write with conviction without being pushy.

Question 7

To sound confident,effective writers often use the phrase "I know that" in front of key assertions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is an expletive? Why should you avoid expletives in business writing?

Accepted Answer

An expletive is an expression

Question 9

You can signal a change in direction within a message by starting a new sentence to introduce an additional topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Any message that omits key information is not accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Rewrite the following sentences using parallel structure:
a.The intern is efficient and pays attention to details.
b.The new system accepts data entry,processes customer orders,and it can prepare financial statements.
c.The student either should study for the major test or accept an undesirable grade on the test.
d.The board recommends either selling the home appliance division to a competitor or creation of an independent subsidiary.
e.George is not only capable of writing a formal report but also a snappy tweet.

Accepted Answer

a.The intern is efficient and detail-ori

Question 12

Rewrite the following sentence using the active voice: "A new product line will be introduced by the Fireball team next week."

Accepted Answer

The Fireball team wi

Question 13

Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice: "Your failure to submit the report on time delayed the project."

Accepted Answer

The project was dela

Question 14

Which sentence has the lowest "lard factor"?

Accepted Answer

A) The project is delayed due to the fact that the members are of the opinion that the results were tainted. 
B) In the event that the project is canceled,please send a memo with regard to the cancellation to the president. 
C) The president of the corporation plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year if profits remain high. 
D) The customer complaint is pertaining to the recent standards for the purpose of providing safer children's toys. 
E) In view of the fact that sales are increasing,each individual employee will receive a 3 percent bonus. 
A) The project is delayed due to the fact that the members are of the opinion that the results were tainted. 
B) In the event that the project is canceled,please send a memo with regard to the cancellation to the president. 
C) The president of the corporation plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year if profits remain high. 
D) The customer complaint is pertaining to the recent standards for the purpose of providing safer children's toys. 
E) In view of the fact that sales are increasing,each individual employee will receive a 3 percent bonus.

Question 15

You can keep your business writing interesting and express relationships between ideas by varying the pattern and length of your sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To summarize a paragraph's content,you should position your topic sentence at the end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why are paragraphs that are too long or too short ineffective in business writing?

Accepted Answer

Paragraphs that are too long look boring

Question 18

Techniques for creating paragraph coherence include using transitional words,creating redundancy,and building parallelism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a good way to create a courteous,sincere tone?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid expressions of disbelief. 
B) Avoid platitudes. 
C) Avoid exaggerating. 
D) Avoid obvious flattery. 
E) Avoid nondiscriminatory language. 
A) Avoid expressions of disbelief. 
B) Avoid platitudes. 
C) Avoid exaggerating. 
D) Avoid obvious flattery. 
E) Avoid nondiscriminatory language.

Question 20

When each sentence flows smoothly from the sentence before it and connects smoothly to the sentence after it,the resulting paragraph has coherence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The phrase came to an agreement is an example of

Identify the sentence that does not contain a mechanical error.

Which is not a reason to avoid slang in business writing?

Effective writing avoids both redundancy and repetition.

The first clause in a compound sentence receives more emphasis than the second,independent clause.

Which of the following is not a good strategy for writing with confidence?

To sound confident,effective writers often use the phrase "I know that" in front of key assertions.

What is an expletive? Why should you avoid expletives in business writing?

You can signal a change in direction within a message by starting a new sentence to introduce an additional topic.

Any message that omits key information is not accurate.

Rewrite the following sentence using the active voice: "A new product line will be introduced by the Fireball team next week."

Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice: "Your failure to submit the report on time delayed the project."

Which sentence has the lowest "lard factor"?

You can keep your business writing interesting and express relationships between ideas by varying the pattern and length of your sentences.

To summarize a paragraph's content,you should position your topic sentence at the end.

Why are paragraphs that are too long or too short ineffective in business writing?

Techniques for creating paragraph coherence include using transitional words,creating redundancy,and building parallelism.

Which of the following is not a good way to create a courteous,sincere tone?

When each sentence flows smoothly from the sentence before it and connects smoothly to the sentence after it,the resulting paragraph has coherence.

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Exam 5: Revising-Your-Writing

The phrase came to an agreement is an example of

Identify the sentence that does not contain a mechanical error.

Which is not a reason to avoid slang in business writing?

Effective writing avoids both redundancy and repetition.

The first clause in a compound sentence receives more emphasis than the second,independent clause.

Which of the following is not a good strategy for writing with confidence?

To sound confident,effective writers often use the phrase "I know that" in front of key assertions.

What is an expletive? Why should you avoid expletives in business writing?

You can signal a change in direction within a message by starting a new sentence to introduce an additional topic.

Any message that omits key information is not accurate.

Rewrite the following sentence using the active voice: "A new product line will be introduced by the Fireball team next week."

Rewrite the following sentence using the passive voice: "Your failure to submit the report on time delayed the project."

Which sentence has the lowest "lard factor"?

You can keep your business writing interesting and express relationships between ideas by varying the pattern and length of your sentences.

To summarize a paragraph's content,you should position your topic sentence at the end.

Why are paragraphs that are too long or too short ineffective in business writing?

Techniques for creating paragraph coherence include using transitional words,creating redundancy,and building parallelism.

Which of the following is not a good way to create a courteous,sincere tone?

When each sentence flows smoothly from the sentence before it and connects smoothly to the sentence after it,the resulting paragraph has coherence.

Understanding-Business-Communication

Team-And-Intercultural-Communication

Interpersonal-Communication-Skills

The-Writing-Process

Neutral-And-Positive-Messages

Persuasive-Messages

Bad-News-Messages

Planning-The-Report-And-Managing-Data

Writing-The-Report

Oral-Presentations

Employment-Communication

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