Question 1

Parallel structure should be used for

Accepted Answer

A) adding interest to unbroken blocks of text. 
B) numbered and bulleted lists. 
C) avoiding the appearance of nonsexist language. 
D) enhancing the authoritative tone of your message. 
E) writing with confidence. 
A) adding interest to unbroken blocks of text. 
B) numbered and bulleted lists. 
C) avoiding the appearance of nonsexist language. 
D) enhancing the authoritative tone of your message. 
E) writing with confidence.

Question 2

To achieve coherence,effective writers use different terms for the same idea,such as manager and supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An effective business message includes sentences that range from 22 to 32 words in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

By matching nouns with nouns and adjectives with adjectives,you can achieve parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Paragraphs provide readers with a physical break,keeping your message from looking either boring and too simplistic or intimidatingly complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Using positive expressions helps you build goodwill among audience members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A cliché is a phrase that has been used for so long that it is not considered original.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rather than eliminating long words from your business communication,use them in moderation when appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You look selfish if your message focuses only on what the reader will get from doing what you request in your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A competent communicator frequently uses the word you,regardless of whether positive or negative news is conveyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Revise the following sentences to conform to standard business communication principles.Add appropriate details as needed to complete the ideas.
a.There is no reason for the manager to criticize the intern's performance.
b.The warranty does not cover labor charges.
c.Your account will be delinquent if you do not pay the amount owed by March 1.
d.Our company is unable to contribute to your charitable organization.

Accepted Answer

a.The manager had no reason to criticize

Question 12

Redundancy is an effective method of repeating and reinforcing an idea that you expressed earlier in your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is a hidden verb? Why should you avoid hidden verbs? Give an example of a hidden verb and an appropriate revision.

Accepted Answer

A hidden verb is a word that is used in

Question 14

Which statement does not appear overconfident?

Accepted Answer

A) If you know what's good for your company,you'll order these tone cartridges. 
B) I'm sure that you will want to subscribe to the new online training series. 
C) I know that these clip-art images are perfect for your business. 
D) Because I'm sure you want these wrist pads,I will call you tomorrow. 
E) After completing two training sessions,you should see your productivity increase. 
A) If you know what's good for your company,you'll order these tone cartridges. 
B) I'm sure that you will want to subscribe to the new online training series. 
C) I know that these clip-art images are perfect for your business. 
D) Because I'm sure you want these wrist pads,I will call you tomorrow. 
E) After completing two training sessions,you should see your productivity increase.

Question 15

Writing "I am sure that you will agree" in a business letter conveys an appropriate level of confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You are acting ethically if you imply but do not state that an idea is much more important than it is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Assume you have five paragraphs in a letter.Which paragraph receives the most emphasis?

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
E) fifth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
E) fifth

Question 18

A sentence lacks parallelism if similar ideas are expressed using different grammatical structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The independent clause of a complex sentence should contain the supplemental information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which sentence effectively uses words that are familiar to businesspeople?

Accepted Answer

A) Please ascertain whether the deliverance of merchandise will be forthcoming in the duration of the business cycle. 
B) He was not cognizant of the actuality that he was still in a probationary period. 
C) A financial deficit may be encountered during the transitional period following the merger. 
D) The board of directors will soon meet to discuss acquiring the Sonar Company. 
E) The accountant will commence to compute the amount of monetary funds that should be allocated for remunerations. 
A) Please ascertain whether the deliverance of merchandise will be forthcoming in the duration of the business cycle. 
B) He was not cognizant of the actuality that he was still in a probationary period. 
C) A financial deficit may be encountered during the transitional period following the merger. 
D) The board of directors will soon meet to discuss acquiring the Sonar Company. 
E) The accountant will commence to compute the amount of monetary funds that should be allocated for remunerations.

Parallel structure should be used for

To achieve coherence,effective writers use different terms for the same idea,such as manager and supervisor.

An effective business message includes sentences that range from 22 to 32 words in length.

By matching nouns with nouns and adjectives with adjectives,you can achieve parallel structure.

Paragraphs provide readers with a physical break,keeping your message from looking either boring and too simplistic or intimidatingly complex.

Using positive expressions helps you build goodwill among audience members.

A cliché is a phrase that has been used for so long that it is not considered original.

Rather than eliminating long words from your business communication,use them in moderation when appropriate.

You look selfish if your message focuses only on what the reader will get from doing what you request in your message.

A competent communicator frequently uses the word you,regardless of whether positive or negative news is conveyed.

Redundancy is an effective method of repeating and reinforcing an idea that you expressed earlier in your message.

What is a hidden verb? Why should you avoid hidden verbs? Give an example of a hidden verb and an appropriate revision.

Which statement does not appear overconfident?

Writing "I am sure that you will agree" in a business letter conveys an appropriate level of confidence.

You are acting ethically if you imply but do not state that an idea is much more important than it is.

Assume you have five paragraphs in a letter.Which paragraph receives the most emphasis?

A sentence lacks parallelism if similar ideas are expressed using different grammatical structures.

The independent clause of a complex sentence should contain the supplemental information.

Which sentence effectively uses words that are familiar to businesspeople?

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Exam 5: Revising-Your-Writing

Parallel structure should be used for

To achieve coherence,effective writers use different terms for the same idea,such as manager and supervisor.

An effective business message includes sentences that range from 22 to 32 words in length.

By matching nouns with nouns and adjectives with adjectives,you can achieve parallel structure.

Paragraphs provide readers with a physical break,keeping your message from looking either boring and too simplistic or intimidatingly complex.

Using positive expressions helps you build goodwill among audience members.

A cliché is a phrase that has been used for so long that it is not considered original.

Rather than eliminating long words from your business communication,use them in moderation when appropriate.

You look selfish if your message focuses only on what the reader will get from doing what you request in your message.

A competent communicator frequently uses the word you,regardless of whether positive or negative news is conveyed.

Redundancy is an effective method of repeating and reinforcing an idea that you expressed earlier in your message.

What is a hidden verb? Why should you avoid hidden verbs? Give an example of a hidden verb and an appropriate revision.

Which statement does not appear overconfident?

Writing "I am sure that you will agree" in a business letter conveys an appropriate level of confidence.

You are acting ethically if you imply but do not state that an idea is much more important than it is.

Assume you have five paragraphs in a letter.Which paragraph receives the most emphasis?

A sentence lacks parallelism if similar ideas are expressed using different grammatical structures.

The independent clause of a complex sentence should contain the supplemental information.

Which sentence effectively uses words that are familiar to businesspeople?

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

Filters