Question 1

Phrasing your evaluation as a question:

Accepted Answer

A)  deemphasizes your need to understand. 
B)  places the emphasis on the author. 
C)  does not allow for dialogue. 
D)  is an ineffective response strategy. 
E)  provides the author with space to respond in a collaborative fashion. 
A)  deemphasizes your need to understand. 
B)  places the emphasis on the author. 
C)  does not allow for dialogue. 
D)  is an ineffective response strategy. 
E)  provides the author with space to respond in a collaborative fashion.

Question 2

"Actions speak louder than words" is an example of an) _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is the most embarrassing error in business writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giving the wrong date 
B)  Matching the date with the wrong day of the week 
C)  Misspelling someone's name 
D)  Missing words 
E)  Missing punctuation at the end of the sentence 
A)  Giving the wrong date 
B)  Matching the date with the wrong day of the week 
C)  Misspelling someone's name 
D)  Missing words 
E)  Missing punctuation at the end of the sentence

Question 4

Business writing:

Accepted Answer

A)  is expository. 
B)  is wordy. 
C)  is decorative. 
D)  clearly communicates a message with maximal breakdown. 
E)  is professional and respectful. 
A)  is expository. 
B)  is wordy. 
C)  is decorative. 
D)  clearly communicates a message with maximal breakdown. 
E)  is professional and respectful.

Question 5

In the English language, when the main action in a sentence is negative, it is correct to express the other elements in the sentence negatively as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are punctuation marks? What are the three most commonly used punctuation marks? Describe one usage of each with an example.

Accepted Answer

Punctuation marks are the traffic signal

Question 7

Focus on the document as a product, and avoid associating the author with it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is false with regard to line justification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Letters often have a left justify, lining up the text on the left side of the page. 
B)  Left and right justify can produce large gaps between words, making the sentences appear awkward and to read. 
C)  When the ends of each line on the right side are "ragged," it creates uneven spaces between words and gives the appearance of organization while promoting black space. 
D)  Balance between text often black) and white space creates contrast and allows for areas of emphasis. 
E)  Left justify often produces the appearance of balance, as the words are evenly spaced. 
A)  Letters often have a left justify, lining up the text on the left side of the page. 
B)  Left and right justify can produce large gaps between words, making the sentences appear awkward and to read. 
C)  When the ends of each line on the right side are "ragged," it creates uneven spaces between words and gives the appearance of organization while promoting black space. 
D)  Balance between text often black) and white space creates contrast and allows for areas of emphasis. 
E)  Left justify often produces the appearance of balance, as the words are evenly spaced.

Question 9

What is the last step in evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate how well the writing carries out the assignment. 
B)  Evaluate assertions. 
C)  Check facts. 
D)  Look for errors. 
E)  Understand the assignment. 
A)  Evaluate how well the writing carries out the assignment. 
B)  Evaluate assertions. 
C)  Check facts. 
D)  Look for errors. 
E)  Understand the assignment.

Question 10

"We found the seminar interesting, entertaining, and inspiring" is an example of a sentence with _____.

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 11

A cursory review of the content, organization, style, and readability elements in and of itself is sufficient for even the briefest review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Many authors, particularly those new to the writing process, see the written word as an extension of self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As a reader, in evaluating how well the document fulfills its stated goals, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  what purpose did the document need to fulfill? 
B)  does the writer explain why a particular detail is significant? 
C)  does the writer credit the sources of facts, statistics, and numbers? 
D)  what role will this document have in future business activities or decisions? 
E)  do you see the objectives carried out in the document? 
A)  what purpose did the document need to fulfill? 
B)  does the writer explain why a particular detail is significant? 
C)  does the writer credit the sources of facts, statistics, and numbers? 
D)  what role will this document have in future business activities or decisions? 
E)  do you see the objectives carried out in the document?

Question 14

Describe framing.

Accepted Answer

Framing refers to how informat

Question 15

As a business writer, your goal is to make your writing clear and challenging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This is probably the most versatile of all punctuation marks; it means you as a writer can use your judgment in many cases as to whether you need it or not.

Accepted Answer

A)  Comma 
B)  Apostrophe 
C)  Period 
D)  Hyphen 
E)  Colon 
A)  Comma 
B)  Apostrophe 
C)  Period 
D)  Hyphen 
E)  Colon

Question 17

In evaluating the facts cited in the document _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  what purpose does the document fulfill? 
B)  is the writer's explanation of a particular detail logical and sufficient? 
C)  does the writer credit the sources of statistics and numbers? 
D)  what role will this document have in future business activities or decisions? 
E)  do you see the goals carried out in the document? 
A)  what purpose does the document fulfill? 
B)  is the writer's explanation of a particular detail logical and sufficient? 
C)  does the writer credit the sources of statistics and numbers? 
D)  what role will this document have in future business activities or decisions? 
E)  do you see the goals carried out in the document?

Question 18

Line justification involves where the text lines up on the page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The serial comma is typically required in journalism and typically omitted in academic writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The period is the most versatile of all punctuation marks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Phrasing your evaluation as a question:

"Actions speak louder than words" is an example of an) _____.

What is the most embarrassing error in business writing?

Business writing:

In the English language, when the main action in a sentence is negative, it is correct to express the other elements in the sentence negatively as well.

What are punctuation marks? What are the three most commonly used punctuation marks? Describe one usage of each with an example.

Focus on the document as a product, and avoid associating the author with it.

Which of the following is false with regard to line justification?

What is the last step in evaluation?

"We found the seminar interesting, entertaining, and inspiring" is an example of a sentence with _____.

A cursory review of the content, organization, style, and readability elements in and of itself is sufficient for even the briefest review.

Many authors, particularly those new to the writing process, see the written word as an extension of self.

As a reader, in evaluating how well the document fulfills its stated goals, _____.

Describe framing.

As a business writer, your goal is to make your writing clear and challenging.

This is probably the most versatile of all punctuation marks; it means you as a writer can use your judgment in many cases as to whether you need it or not.

In evaluating the facts cited in the document _____.

Line justification involves where the text lines up on the page.

The serial comma is typically required in journalism and typically omitted in academic writing.

The period is the most versatile of all punctuation marks.

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

Phrasing your evaluation as a question:

"Actions speak louder than words" is an example of an) _____.

What is the most embarrassing error in business writing?

Business writing:

In the English language, when the main action in a sentence is negative, it is correct to express the other elements in the sentence negatively as well.

What are punctuation marks? What are the three most commonly used punctuation marks? Describe one usage of each with an example.

Focus on the document as a product, and avoid associating the author with it.

Which of the following is false with regard to line justification?

What is the last step in evaluation?

"We found the seminar interesting, entertaining, and inspiring" is an example of a sentence with _____.

A cursory review of the content, organization, style, and readability elements in and of itself is sufficient for even the briefest review.

Many authors, particularly those new to the writing process, see the written word as an extension of self.

As a reader, in evaluating how well the document fulfills its stated goals, _____.

Describe framing.

As a business writer, your goal is to make your writing clear and challenging.

This is probably the most versatile of all punctuation marks; it means you as a writer can use your judgment in many cases as to whether you need it or not.

In evaluating the facts cited in the document _____.

Line justification involves where the text lines up on the page.

The serial comma is typically required in journalism and typically omitted in academic writing.

The period is the most versatile of all punctuation marks.

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