Question 1

Identify the voice in the following sentence: The national anthem was sung by Mark.

Accepted Answer

A)  Active 
B)  State of being 
C)  Passive 
D)  Imperative or vocative 
A)  Active 
B)  State of being 
C)  Passive 
D)  Imperative or vocative C

Question 2

Concrete words are far more specific than abstractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In longer reports,transitions that link major sections or chapters are often complete ________ that summarize the ideas presented in the section just ending.

Accepted Answer

paragraphs

Question 4

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for creating an effective business writing style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use plain English. 
B)  Use an elevated and formal tone. 
C)  Avoid obsolete language. 
D)  Avoid preaching and bragging. 
A)  Use plain English. 
B)  Use an elevated and formal tone. 
C)  Avoid obsolete language. 
D)  Avoid preaching and bragging.

Question 5

To choose strong words,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid adjective and adverbs 
B)  use nouns 
C)  use action verbs 
D)  all of the above 
A)  avoid adjective and adverbs 
B)  use nouns 
C)  use action verbs 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

In a paragraph,________ sentences must be related to the topic and provide examples,evidence,and clarification.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a paragraph,________ sentences must be related...

Question 7

What kind of sentence is this? "Stock prices have fallen at an unprecedented rate,and foreign investments are far below normal levels."

Accepted Answer

A)  Compound-complex sentence 
B)  Compound sentence 
C)  Simple sentence 
D)  Complex sentence 
A)  Compound-complex sentence 
B)  Compound sentence 
C)  Simple sentence 
D)  Complex sentence

Question 8

It's a good rule when writing business messages to avoid being too intimate,too folksy,or chatty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Matthew heads the HR team at his workplace.Two team members,Alex and Brianna,are involved in a conflict regarding work.Matthew supports Alex,because he and Alex often go bowling together.In this case,Matthew's lack of ________ can undermine his credibility with his coworkers.

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty 
B)  objectivity 
C)  sincerity 
D)  competence 
A)  honesty 
B)  objectivity 
C)  sincerity 
D)  competence

Question 10

List five techniques for selecting the best words when writing business messages.

Accepted Answer

1.Blend abstract and concrete words.
2.C

Question 11

Your choice of how to develop an effective paragraph depends on your subject,your intended audience,and your purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What kind of sentence is this? "Management is hiring a new head of personnel."

Accepted Answer

A)  Compound-complex sentence 
B)  Compound sentence 
C)  Simple sentence 
D)  Complex sentence 
A)  Compound-complex sentence 
B)  Compound sentence 
C)  Simple sentence 
D)  Complex sentence

Question 13

While you should use active voice in general,discuss when and how passive voice is effective.

Accepted Answer

Use passive voice 
1.When you want to be

Question 14

List four ways you can emphasize key ideas in your paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

1.Reflect relationships with sentence ty

Question 15

In business writing,grammatical correctness is very important because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  errors can damage your credibility 
B)  errors can confuse the reader 
C)  it shows your education level 
D)  both A and B 
A)  errors can damage your credibility 
B)  errors can confuse the reader 
C)  it shows your education level 
D)  both A and B

Question 16

A piece of text copied from the main body of the document and formatted as a large,eye-catching visual element is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  theme 
B)  tagline 
C)  pull quote 
D)  boilerplate 
A)  theme 
B)  tagline 
C)  pull quote 
D)  boilerplate

Question 17

You can give emphasis to key points by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using simple sentences 
B)  making important ideas the subject 
C)  giving more space to important ideas 
D)  both B and C 
A)  using simple sentences 
B)  making important ideas the subject 
C)  giving more space to important ideas 
D)  both B and C

Question 18

Which of the following sentences uses bias-free language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Despite Ms. Curtis's disability, she does a good job. 
B)  Ms. Curtis's disability does not prevent her from doing a good job. 
C)  For a disabled person, Ms. Curtis does a good job. 
D)  Ms. Curtis's employee evaluations rank among the top five in the company. 
A)  Despite Ms. Curtis's disability, she does a good job. 
B)  Ms. Curtis's disability does not prevent her from doing a good job. 
C)  For a disabled person, Ms. Curtis does a good job. 
D)  Ms. Curtis's employee evaluations rank among the top five in the company.

Question 19

Consider using a transition device whenever it might help the reader understand your ideas and follow you from point to point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify the voice in the following sentence: Mary wrote the report.

Accepted Answer

A)  Active 
B)  Imperative or vocative 
C)  Passive 
D)  State of being 
A)  Active 
B)  Imperative or vocative 
C)  Passive 
D)  State of being

Identify the voice in the following sentence: The national anthem was sung by Mark.

Concrete words are far more specific than abstractions.

In longer reports,transitions that link major sections or chapters are often complete ________ that summarize the ideas presented in the section just ending.

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for creating an effective business writing style?

To choose strong words,________.

In a paragraph,________ sentences must be related to the topic and provide examples,evidence,and clarification.

What kind of sentence is this? "Stock prices have fallen at an unprecedented rate,and foreign investments are far below normal levels."

It's a good rule when writing business messages to avoid being too intimate,too folksy,or chatty.

Matthew heads the HR team at his workplace.Two team members,Alex and Brianna,are involved in a conflict regarding work.Matthew supports Alex,because he and Alex often go bowling together.In this case,Matthew's lack of ________ can undermine his credibility with his coworkers.

List five techniques for selecting the best words when writing business messages.

Your choice of how to develop an effective paragraph depends on your subject,your intended audience,and your purpose.

What kind of sentence is this? "Management is hiring a new head of personnel."

While you should use active voice in general,discuss when and how passive voice is effective.

List four ways you can emphasize key ideas in your paragraphs.

In business writing,grammatical correctness is very important because ________.

A piece of text copied from the main body of the document and formatted as a large,eye-catching visual element is known as a ________.

You can give emphasis to key points by ________.

Which of the following sentences uses bias-free language?

Consider using a transition device whenever it might help the reader understand your ideas and follow you from point to point.

Identify the voice in the following sentence: Mary wrote the report.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 4: Writing Business Messages

Identify the voice in the following sentence: The national anthem was sung by Mark.

Concrete words are far more specific than abstractions.

In longer reports,transitions that link major sections or chapters are often complete ________ that summarize the ideas presented in the section just ending.

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for creating an effective business writing style?

To choose strong words,________.

In a paragraph,________ sentences must be related to the topic and provide examples,evidence,and clarification.

What kind of sentence is this? "Stock prices have fallen at an unprecedented rate,and foreign investments are far below normal levels."

It's a good rule when writing business messages to avoid being too intimate,too folksy,or chatty.

Matthew heads the HR team at his workplace.Two team members,Alex and Brianna,are involved in a conflict regarding work.Matthew supports Alex,because he and Alex often go bowling together.In this case,Matthew's lack of ________ can undermine his credibility with his coworkers.

List five techniques for selecting the best words when writing business messages.

Your choice of how to develop an effective paragraph depends on your subject,your intended audience,and your purpose.

What kind of sentence is this? "Management is hiring a new head of personnel."

While you should use active voice in general,discuss when and how passive voice is effective.

List four ways you can emphasize key ideas in your paragraphs.

In business writing,grammatical correctness is very important because ________.

A piece of text copied from the main body of the document and formatted as a large,eye-catching visual element is known as a ________.

You can give emphasis to key points by ________.

Which of the following sentences uses bias-free language?

Consider using a transition device whenever it might help the reader understand your ideas and follow you from point to point.

Identify the voice in the following sentence: Mary wrote the report.

Understanding Business Communication in Today's Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Resumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters