Question 1

_____ refers to the reader's ability to read and comprehend the document.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the reader's ability to...

Question 2

Verb tense:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the form of verb without a reference to time. 
B)  in its standard form, includes the auxiliary word "to." 
C)  uses two negatives to communicate a single idea. 
D)  converts to another word when representing the past tense. 
E)  refers to the point in time where action occurs. 
A)  is the form of verb without a reference to time. 
B)  in its standard form, includes the auxiliary word "to." 
C)  uses two negatives to communicate a single idea. 
D)  converts to another word when representing the past tense. 
E)  refers to the point in time where action occurs.

Question 3

In their best-selling book The Elements of Style, William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White state the following as one of their rules: "Do not break sentences in two." Explain.

Accepted Answer

In their best-selling book The Elements

Question 4

General revision requires attention to _____, organization, style, and readability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of General revision requires attention to _____, organization,...

Question 5

What is the first step in evaluating someone else's writing?

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 6

Word processing spell checkers do not catch all errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ are useful in avoiding the boredom of repetition. For example, people can "indicate," "point out," "share," and "mention" as easily as they can "say" words or phrases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are useful in avoiding the boredom...

Question 8

By asking which question would you evaluate the assertions made in the document?

Accepted Answer

A)  What resources did the writer have access to, and how much time was allotted for completing the assignment? 
B)  If the writer explains why a particular detail is significant, is the explanation logical and sufficient? 
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)  As a reader, do you see the goals carried out in the document? 
A)  What resources did the writer have access to, and how much time was allotted for completing the assignment? 
B)  If the writer explains why a particular detail is significant, is the explanation logical and sufficient? 
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)  As a reader, do you see the goals carried out in the document?

Question 9

_____ are the basic organizational unit for presenting and emphasizing the key points in a document.

Accepted Answer

A)  Headings 
B)  Sentences 
C)  Typefaces 
D)  Templates 
E)  Paragraphs 
A)  Headings 
B)  Sentences 
C)  Typefaces 
D)  Templates 
E)  Paragraphs

Question 10

Compare and contrast dangling modifiers versus misplaced modifiers. Give one example of each.

Accepted Answer

Modifiers describe a subject in a senten

Question 11

What is the use of semicolons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be used to separate two independent clauses. 
B)  They are used to offset clauses that are not essential to the sentence. 
C)  They are used to separate more than one adjective modifying a noun. 
D)  They replace letters omitted in a contraction. 
E)  They indicate relationships among groups of items in a series when the individual items are separated by commas. 
A)  They can be used to separate two independent clauses. 
B)  They are used to offset clauses that are not essential to the sentence. 
C)  They are used to separate more than one adjective modifying a noun. 
D)  They replace letters omitted in a contraction. 
E)  They indicate relationships among groups of items in a series when the individual items are separated by commas.

_____ refers to the reader's ability to read and comprehend the document.

Verb tense:

In their best-selling book The Elements of Style, William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White state the following as one of their rules: "Do not break sentences in two." Explain.

General revision requires attention to _____, organization, style, and readability.

What is the first step in evaluating someone else's writing?

Word processing spell checkers do not catch all errors.

_____ are useful in avoiding the boredom of repetition. For example, people can "indicate," "point out," "share," and "mention" as easily as they can "say" words or phrases.

By asking which question would you evaluate the assertions made in the document?

_____ are the basic organizational unit for presenting and emphasizing the key points in a document.

Compare and contrast dangling modifiers versus misplaced modifiers. Give one example of each.

What is the use of semicolons?

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Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

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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

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Exam 8: Revising and Presenting Your Writing

_____ refers to the reader's ability to read and comprehend the document.

Verb tense:

In their best-selling book The Elements of Style, William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White state the following as one of their rules: "Do not break sentences in two." Explain.

General revision requires attention to _____, organization, style, and readability.

What is the first step in evaluating someone else's writing?

Word processing spell checkers do not catch all errors.

_____ are useful in avoiding the boredom of repetition. For example, people can "indicate," "point out," "share," and "mention" as easily as they can "say" words or phrases.

By asking which question would you evaluate the assertions made in the document?

_____ are the basic organizational unit for presenting and emphasizing the key points in a document.

Compare and contrast dangling modifiers versus misplaced modifiers. Give one example of each.

What is the use of semicolons?

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