Question 1

In evaluating someone else's writing, first evaluate how well the document fulfills its stated goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Modifiers that are misplaced are not lost, they are simply in the wrong place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Phrasing disagreement as a question is often an effective response strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following about commas is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 
B)  They are used to offset words that help create unity across a sentence. 
C)  They are often used to separate more than one adjective modifying a noun. 
D)  They are used to offset clauses that are essential to the sentence. 
E)  They are used in dialogue sequences. 
A)  They are used to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. 
B)  They are used to offset words that help create unity across a sentence. 
C)  They are often used to separate more than one adjective modifying a noun. 
D)  They are used to offset clauses that are essential to the sentence. 
E)  They are used in dialogue sequences.

Question 5

Too many qualifiers can expose you to liability, but too few can weaken your writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Simple writing is synonymous with simplistic writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is false with regard to design evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The template of a page influences how information is received. 
B)  Margins create space around the edge and help draw attention to the content. 
C)  One-inch margins are standard. 
D)  Template expectations are distinct from audience expectation, though they are often related. 
E)  Most software programs have templates for basic documents. 
A)  The template of a page influences how information is received. 
B)  Margins create space around the edge and help draw attention to the content. 
C)  One-inch margins are standard. 
D)  Template expectations are distinct from audience expectation, though they are often related. 
E)  Most software programs have templates for basic documents.

Question 8

_____ refers to the use of the same grammatical pattern; it can be applied to words, phrases, and sentences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dangling construction 
B)  A prepositional phrase 
C)  Parallel construction 
D)  Assumed similarity 
E)  Mixed sentence pattern 
A)  Dangling construction 
B)  A prepositional phrase 
C)  Parallel construction 
D)  Assumed similarity 
E)  Mixed sentence pattern

Question 9

Style is created through content and organization, but also involves word choice and grammatical structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ refers to design of symbols, including letters and numbers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Framing 
B)  Textbox 
C)  Object 
D)  Page layout 
E)  Typeface 
A)  Framing 
B)  Textbox 
C)  Object 
D)  Page layout 
E)  Typeface

Question 11

_____ represent the normative expectations for a specific type of document.

Accepted Answer

A)  Frames 
B)  Typefaces 
C)  Templates 
D)  Serifs 
E)  Sans serifs 
A)  Frames 
B)  Typefaces 
C)  Templates 
D)  Serifs 
E)  Sans serifs

Question 12

Which of the following about templates is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They influence how information is received. 
B)  They refer to how information is presented. 
C)  There are two general categories of templates. 
D)  They have spaces that establish where a date should be indicated. 
E)  They are the basic organizational unit for presenting the key points in a document. 
A)  They influence how information is received. 
B)  They refer to how information is presented. 
C)  There are two general categories of templates. 
D)  They have spaces that establish where a date should be indicated. 
E)  They are the basic organizational unit for presenting the key points in a document.

Question 13

Style is created through content and organization, but also involves word choice and _____ structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Style is created through content and organization,...

Question 14

_____ involves where the text lines up on the page.

Accepted Answer

A)  Typeface 
B)  Word wrap 
C)  Line spacing 
D)  Page layout 
E)  Line justification 
A)  Typeface 
B)  Word wrap 
C)  Line spacing 
D)  Page layout 
E)  Line justification

Question 15

Looking up facts in a different source from the one where you got it is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

independen

Question 16

There is nothing wrong with mixing tenses in a sentence if the action is intended to take place at different times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A _____ is a word or phrase that through its overuse has lost its impact.

Accepted Answer

A)  slang 
B)  jargon 
C)  cliché 
D)  filler 
E)  euphemism 
A)  slang 
B)  jargon 
C)  cliché 
D)  filler 
E)  euphemism

Question 18

"Jeri didn't do nothing" is an example of an) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  verb tense 
B)  irregular verb 
C)  dangling modifier 
D)  double negative 
E)  split infinitive 
A)  verb tense 
B)  irregular verb 
C)  dangling modifier 
D)  double negative 
E)  split infinitive

Question 19

Sans serif fonts:

Accepted Answer

A)  are mainly used for text. 
B)  serve the purpose of differentiating characters that could otherwise look similar. 
C)  are most commonly used for headings. 
D)  are often easier to read. 
E)  have a small cross line, often perpendicular to the stroke of the letter. 
A)  are mainly used for text. 
B)  serve the purpose of differentiating characters that could otherwise look similar. 
C)  are most commonly used for headings. 
D)  are often easier to read. 
E)  have a small cross line, often perpendicular to the stroke of the letter.

Question 20

Which of the following is false about long sentences?

Accepted Answer

A)  By revising long sentences you can often increase the overall clarity of your document. 
B)  Simple sentences often become compound and complex through the use of the word "and." 
C)  In business writing, the goals aim more toward precision and the elimination of error. 
D)  A good business document will not read like a college essay. 
E)  Choppy writing does the job with a minimum of fuss and without decoration. 
A)  By revising long sentences you can often increase the overall clarity of your document. 
B)  Simple sentences often become compound and complex through the use of the word "and." 
C)  In business writing, the goals aim more toward precision and the elimination of error. 
D)  A good business document will not read like a college essay. 
E)  Choppy writing does the job with a minimum of fuss and without decoration.

In evaluating someone else's writing, first evaluate how well the document fulfills its stated goals.

Modifiers that are misplaced are not lost, they are simply in the wrong place.

Phrasing disagreement as a question is often an effective response strategy.

Which of the following about commas is false?

Too many qualifiers can expose you to liability, but too few can weaken your writing.

Simple writing is synonymous with simplistic writing.

Which of the following is false with regard to design evaluation?

_____ refers to the use of the same grammatical pattern; it can be applied to words, phrases, and sentences.

Style is created through content and organization, but also involves word choice and grammatical structures.

_____ refers to design of symbols, including letters and numbers.

_____ represent the normative expectations for a specific type of document.

Which of the following about templates is true?

Style is created through content and organization, but also involves word choice and _____ structures.

_____ involves where the text lines up on the page.

Looking up facts in a different source from the one where you got it is known as _____.

There is nothing wrong with mixing tenses in a sentence if the action is intended to take place at different times.

A _____ is a word or phrase that through its overuse has lost its impact.

"Jeri didn't do nothing" is an example of an) _____.

Sans serif fonts:

Which of the following is false about long sentences?

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Communicating for Employment

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Exam 8: Revising and Presenting Your Writing

In evaluating someone else's writing, first evaluate how well the document fulfills its stated goals.

Modifiers that are misplaced are not lost, they are simply in the wrong place.

Phrasing disagreement as a question is often an effective response strategy.

Which of the following about commas is false?

Too many qualifiers can expose you to liability, but too few can weaken your writing.

Simple writing is synonymous with simplistic writing.

Which of the following is false with regard to design evaluation?

_____ refers to the use of the same grammatical pattern; it can be applied to words, phrases, and sentences.

Style is created through content and organization, but also involves word choice and grammatical structures.

_____ refers to design of symbols, including letters and numbers.

_____ represent the normative expectations for a specific type of document.

Which of the following about templates is true?

Style is created through content and organization, but also involves word choice and _____ structures.

_____ involves where the text lines up on the page.

Looking up facts in a different source from the one where you got it is known as _____.

There is nothing wrong with mixing tenses in a sentence if the action is intended to take place at different times.

A _____ is a word or phrase that through its overuse has lost its impact.

"Jeri didn't do nothing" is an example of an) _____.

Sans serif fonts:

Which of the following is false about long sentences?

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Communicating for Employment

Filters