Question 1

Good business writing is very formal in tone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

You're using ________ voice when the subject is being acted upon and when the object comes before the verb.

Accepted Answer

passive

Question 3

A sentence that expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex sentence 
B)  compound sentence 
C)  simple sentence 
D)  compound-complex sentence 
A)  complex sentence 
B)  compound sentence 
C)  simple sentence 
D)  compound-complex sentence A

Question 4

Brad wants to set up a catering business from his home. He needs to publicize his business and build his credibility with potential customers. Explain how Brad can build his credibility with the help of concrete examples.

Accepted Answer

Audience responses to messages depend he

Question 5

A/an ________ sentence expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/an ________ sentence expresses one main thought...

Question 6

When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories, which of these methods would you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comparison or contrast 
B)  Cause and effect 
C)  Illustration 
D)  Classification 
A)  Comparison or contrast 
B)  Cause and effect 
C)  Illustration 
D)  Classification

Question 7

Using "senior citizens," rather than "old people," when referring to people beyond a certain age is an example of euphemism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When writing the first draft, you should try to get everything right the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ are words that help the readers understand the connections you're trying to make.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are words that help the readers...

Question 10

Which voice will allow you to be diplomatic about pointing out a problem or error?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Read the following paragraph and add transitions to connect ideas and sentences:
The world is getting smaller every day. Most people use electronic gadgets for communication. Distances between countries are shrinking daily. Travel is easier than ever before. Road and rail transit is too slow for modern travelers. Air travel is quick and easy. Cultural and social boundaries are blurring. Ideas, languages, and popular culture spread across the globe almost instantly. National cultures are making way for a unified global culture. Technology has played a major part in globalization.

Accepted Answer

The world is getting smaller every day,

Question 12

To create an effective business writing style, it is a good idea to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adapt a personal and familiar tone, like you are old friends 
B)  simplify your language 
C)  use humour 
D)  all of the above 
A)  adapt a personal and familiar tone, like you are old friends 
B)  simplify your language 
C)  use humour 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

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 14

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 15

"For an older person, he knows a lot about computers." This statement is an example of ________ bias.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  disability 
C)  age 
D)  racial 
A)  gender 
B)  disability 
C)  age 
D)  racial

Question 16

A/an ________ sentence has two main clauses, at least one of which contains a subordinate clause.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/an ________ sentence has two main clauses,...

Question 17

Newly coined terms often associated with technology, business, or cultural changes are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Newly coined terms often associated with technology,...

Question 18

Grammatical or usage errors detract from your credibility with your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When you want to point out what has happened without placing blame, it's best to use the passive voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When you want to use similarities or differences to develop the main idea in a paragraph, which method of development would be the most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Illustration 
B)  Classification 
C)  Cause and effect 
D)  Comparison or contrast 
A)  Illustration 
B)  Classification 
C)  Cause and effect 
D)  Comparison or contrast

Good business writing is very formal in tone.

You're using ________ voice when the subject is being acted upon and when the object comes before the verb.

A sentence that expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it is called a ________.

Brad wants to set up a catering business from his home. He needs to publicize his business and build his credibility with potential customers. Explain how Brad can build his credibility with the help of concrete examples.

A/an ________ sentence expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories, which of these methods would you use?

Using "senior citizens," rather than "old people," when referring to people beyond a certain age is an example of euphemism.

When writing the first draft, you should try to get everything right the first time.

________ are words that help the readers understand the connections you're trying to make.

Which voice will allow you to be diplomatic about pointing out a problem or error?

To create an effective business writing style, it is a good idea to ________.

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.

"For an older person, he knows a lot about computers." This statement is an example of ________ bias.

A/an ________ sentence has two main clauses, at least one of which contains a subordinate clause.

Newly coined terms often associated with technology, business, or cultural changes are called ________.

Grammatical or usage errors detract from your credibility with your audience.

When you want to point out what has happened without placing blame, it's best to use the passive voice.

When you want to use similarities or differences to develop the main idea in a paragraph, which method of development would be the most effective?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays 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 Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 4: Writing Business Messages

Good business writing is very formal in tone.

You're using ________ voice when the subject is being acted upon and when the object comes before the verb.

A sentence that expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it is called a ________.

Brad wants to set up a catering business from his home. He needs to publicize his business and build his credibility with potential customers. Explain how Brad can build his credibility with the help of concrete examples.

A/an ________ sentence expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

When you want to develop a paragraph by showing how a general idea is broken into specific categories, which of these methods would you use?

Using "senior citizens," rather than "old people," when referring to people beyond a certain age is an example of euphemism.

When writing the first draft, you should try to get everything right the first time.

________ are words that help the readers understand the connections you're trying to make.

Which voice will allow you to be diplomatic about pointing out a problem or error?

To create an effective business writing style, it is a good idea to ________.

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.

"For an older person, he knows a lot about computers." This statement is an example of ________ bias.

A/an ________ sentence has two main clauses, at least one of which contains a subordinate clause.

Newly coined terms often associated with technology, business, or cultural changes are called ________.

Grammatical or usage errors detract from your credibility with your audience.

When you want to point out what has happened without placing blame, it's best to use the passive voice.

When you want to use similarities or differences to develop the main idea in a paragraph, which method of development would be the most effective?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays 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 Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Filters