Question 1

Which of the following correctly differentiates between good business writing style and traditional term paper writing style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good business writing style avoids contractions; traditional term paper writing style uses contractions. 
B)  Good business writing style avoids first- and second-person pronouns; traditional term paper writing style primarily uses first-person pronouns. 
C)  Good business writing style pays little attention to making a document friendly; traditional term paper writing style focuses on making a document friendly. 
D)  Good business writing style gives importance to the visual impact of a document; traditional term paper writing style pays little attention to visual impact. 
E)  Good business writing style uses long sentences and paragraphs; traditional term paper writing style uses short sentences and paragraphs. 
A)  Good business writing style avoids contractions; traditional term paper writing style uses contractions. 
B)  Good business writing style avoids first- and second-person pronouns; traditional term paper writing style primarily uses first-person pronouns. 
C)  Good business writing style pays little attention to making a document friendly; traditional term paper writing style focuses on making a document friendly. 
D)  Good business writing style gives importance to the visual impact of a document; traditional term paper writing style pays little attention to visual impact. 
E)  Good business writing style uses long sentences and paragraphs; traditional term paper writing style uses short sentences and paragraphs. D

Question 2

As you revise, it is more important to read a document from start to finish if you have composed it in several sittings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following examples is parallel in structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  To ensure that your document is clean, revise it, edit it, and proofread it. 
B)  There are no typographical errors or wrong grammar in the essay. 
C)  Moira is convinced that her professor is trying to intimidate her and ruining her love for the subject. 
D)  Employees at Flova Inc. receive the benefits of overtime, flextime, and taking personal days. 
E)  Josie interviews junior actors, senior actors, and without-experience actors. 
A)  To ensure that your document is clean, revise it, edit it, and proofread it. 
B)  There are no typographical errors or wrong grammar in the essay. 
C)  Moira is convinced that her professor is trying to intimidate her and ruining her love for the subject. 
D)  Employees at Flova Inc. receive the benefits of overtime, flextime, and taking personal days. 
E)  Josie interviews junior actors, senior actors, and without-experience actors. A

Question 4

Joud, a training coordinator, meets with all the trainers in her organization to generate ideas about how to make their training sessions more interactive. She asks the trainers to begin by sharing all their ideas, without thinking about whether the ideas are relevant. She writes these ideas on a white board. She says that once they have generated as many ideas as they can, she will focus on the most useful ones. In which of the following activities is Joud engaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  editing 
B)  bypassing 
C)  freewriting 
D)  brainstorming 
E)  proofreading 
A)  editing 
B)  bypassing 
C)  freewriting 
D)  brainstorming 
E)  proofreading

Question 5

Spell checkers eliminate the hassle of proofreading a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A good way to condense sentences while reviewing is to

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate words that add no meaning to the sentences. 
B)  avoid combining sentences. 
C)  put the core of your meaning into the subordinate clause. 
D)  keep the sentence length and sentence structure consistent. 
E)  keep the subject and verb of the sentences far apart. 
A)  eliminate words that add no meaning to the sentences. 
B)  avoid combining sentences. 
C)  put the core of your meaning into the subordinate clause. 
D)  keep the sentence length and sentence structure consistent. 
E)  keep the subject and verb of the sentences far apart.

Question 7

Esmeralda has been asked by her project manager to prepare a report on the environment conservation campaign that she has been working on. Esmeralda is currently composing titles for the different sections of her report and is making brief notes about the significant achievements in her campaign. In which of the following activities in the composing process is Esmeralda primarily engaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  editing 
B)  writing 
C)  brainstorming 
D)  proofreading 
E)  revising 
A)  editing 
B)  writing 
C)  brainstorming 
D)  proofreading 
E)  revising

Question 8

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The board of directors will make their decision by the end of the week. 
B)  The defendant was found not guilty by the jury. 
C)  The request from the team was approved by the project manager. 
D)  The second method was recommended by the supervisor. 
E)  The program was implemented by the training department. 
A)  The board of directors will make their decision by the end of the week. 
B)  The defendant was found not guilty by the jury. 
C)  The request from the team was approved by the project manager. 
D)  The second method was recommended by the supervisor. 
E)  The program was implemented by the training department.

Question 9

As you write and revise, which of the following will make your writing easier to read at the sentence level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a consistent sentence structure and length. 
B)  Make your writing wordy so that the same idea can be expressed in many ways. 
C)  Use verbs-not nouns-to carry the weight of your sentence. 
D)  Ensure that your document uses only passive voice. 
E)  Use unfamiliar words to draw the attention of readers. 
A)  Use a consistent sentence structure and length. 
B)  Make your writing wordy so that the same idea can be expressed in many ways. 
C)  Use verbs-not nouns-to carry the weight of your sentence. 
D)  Ensure that your document uses only passive voice. 
E)  Use unfamiliar words to draw the attention of readers.

Question 10

________ refers to checking whether a document is free from typographical errors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Revising 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Freewriting 
D)  Proofreading 
E)  Clustering 
A)  Revising 
B)  Brainstorming 
C)  Freewriting 
D)  Proofreading 
E)  Clustering

Question 11

Which of the following sentences about global warming uses parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Global warming can be tackled by enhancing carbon sinks and usage of cleaner technologies. 
B)  Policies consist of targets for reduced emissions and increasing use of renewable energy. 
C)  Global warming will lead to rising sea levels and melting of glaciers in the Himalayas. 
D)  Findings on the issue were gathered by interviewing farmers and the research of various scientists. 
E)  Causes of global warming can be attributed to the growing population and high levels of consumption. 
A)  Global warming can be tackled by enhancing carbon sinks and usage of cleaner technologies. 
B)  Policies consist of targets for reduced emissions and increasing use of renewable energy. 
C)  Global warming will lead to rising sea levels and melting of glaciers in the Himalayas. 
D)  Findings on the issue were gathered by interviewing farmers and the research of various scientists. 
E)  Causes of global warming can be attributed to the growing population and high levels of consumption.

Question 12

Which of the following questions asked by a writer during the revision process indicates a focus on the style and tone of the message?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have I said enough about the topic? 
B)  Is my content easy for the reader to absorb? 
C)  Does the message use you-attitude and positive emphasis? 
D)  Have I supported my main points with enough evidence? 
E)  Is the pattern of organization clear and helpful? 
A)  Have I said enough about the topic? 
B)  Is my content easy for the reader to absorb? 
C)  Does the message use you-attitude and positive emphasis? 
D)  Have I supported my main points with enough evidence? 
E)  Is the pattern of organization clear and helpful?

Question 13

To make a piece of writing more sophisticated and easier to read, it is best to make sentences stand by themselves instead of combining them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which of the following situations should passive voice be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peter wants to use the verb "delve" to describe something that a researcher is doing. 
B)  Mara wants to emphasize that an organization is being acted upon by protestors. 
C)  Diego will be writing sentences that use many large, technical words. 
D)  Elvira wants to use the verb "abuse" to stress how a manager has mistreated an employee. 
E)  Ayaz wants Margaret to be held accountable for losing a client. 
A)  Peter wants to use the verb "delve" to describe something that a researcher is doing. 
B)  Mara wants to emphasize that an organization is being acted upon by protestors. 
C)  Diego will be writing sentences that use many large, technical words. 
D)  Elvira wants to use the verb "abuse" to stress how a manager has mistreated an employee. 
E)  Ayaz wants Margaret to be held accountable for losing a client.

Question 15

Which of the following examples illustrates a sentence without business jargon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Please get back to us with a proposal at your earliest convenience. 
B)  As per your request, we have modified this proposal. 
C)  Please do not hesitate to ask questions about the proposal. 
D)  Please be advised that enclosed within this email is the proposal for the project. 
E)  Here is the proposal for our department's upcoming project. 
A)  Please get back to us with a proposal at your earliest convenience. 
B)  As per your request, we have modified this proposal. 
C)  Please do not hesitate to ask questions about the proposal. 
D)  Please be advised that enclosed within this email is the proposal for the project. 
E)  Here is the proposal for our department's upcoming project.

Question 16

When writing business documents, it is appropriate to use a long word instead of a short word when the long word

Accepted Answer

A)  is less familiar than the short word. 
B)  has the same connotation as the short word. 
C)  is more technical than the short word. 
D)  has several ambiguous denotations or meanings. 
E)  is the only word that expresses your meaning exactly. 
A)  is less familiar than the short word. 
B)  has the same connotation as the short word. 
C)  is more technical than the short word. 
D)  has several ambiguous denotations or meanings. 
E)  is the only word that expresses your meaning exactly.

Question 17

The process of ________ refers to making changes in content, organization, and tone that will better satisfy the writer's purposes and the audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  editing 
B)  proofreading 
C)  revising 
D)  brainstorming 
E)  planning 
A)  editing 
B)  proofreading 
C)  revising 
D)  brainstorming 
E)  planning

Question 18

Poor writers are more likely to use writing rules flexibly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Axel, a graduate student, needs to write a report titled "Economic Change in the European Union." He is currently researching the issue of using a common currency, choosing examples of positive and negative economic changes, and analyzing European Union regulations. In which of the following activities of the composing process is Axel most likely engaged?

Accepted Answer

A)  proofreading 
B)  writing 
C)  revising 
D)  planning 
E)  editing 
A)  proofreading 
B)  writing 
C)  revising 
D)  planning 
E)  editing

Question 20

Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The director of marketing voted in favor of the marketing campaign. 
B)  The marketing campaign will run in the month of March. 
C)  The campaign will target 50,000 customers across New York. 
D)  The marketing campaign took a total of five months to develop. 
E)  The old clientele will be targeted by the new media. 
A)  The director of marketing voted in favor of the marketing campaign. 
B)  The marketing campaign will run in the month of March. 
C)  The campaign will target 50,000 customers across New York. 
D)  The marketing campaign took a total of five months to develop. 
E)  The old clientele will be targeted by the new media.

Which of the following correctly differentiates between good business writing style and traditional term paper writing style?

As you revise, it is more important to read a document from start to finish if you have composed it in several sittings.

Which of the following examples is parallel in structure?

Spell checkers eliminate the hassle of proofreading a document.

A good way to condense sentences while reviewing is to

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

As you write and revise, which of the following will make your writing easier to read at the sentence level?

________ refers to checking whether a document is free from typographical errors.

Which of the following sentences about global warming uses parallel structure?

Which of the following questions asked by a writer during the revision process indicates a focus on the style and tone of the message?

To make a piece of writing more sophisticated and easier to read, it is best to make sentences stand by themselves instead of combining them.

In which of the following situations should passive voice be used?

Which of the following examples illustrates a sentence without business jargon?

When writing business documents, it is appropriate to use a long word instead of a short word when the long word

The process of ________ refers to making changes in content, organization, and tone that will better satisfy the writer's purposes and the audience.

Poor writers are more likely to use writing rules flexibly.

Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Developing Job Application Materials

Interviewing, Writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals

Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 4: Planning, Composing, and Revising

Which of the following correctly differentiates between good business writing style and traditional term paper writing style?

As you revise, it is more important to read a document from start to finish if you have composed it in several sittings.

Which of the following examples is parallel in structure?

Spell checkers eliminate the hassle of proofreading a document.

A good way to condense sentences while reviewing is to

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

As you write and revise, which of the following will make your writing easier to read at the sentence level?

________ refers to checking whether a document is free from typographical errors.

Which of the following sentences about global warming uses parallel structure?

Which of the following questions asked by a writer during the revision process indicates a focus on the style and tone of the message?

To make a piece of writing more sophisticated and easier to read, it is best to make sentences stand by themselves instead of combining them.

In which of the following situations should passive voice be used?

Which of the following examples illustrates a sentence without business jargon?

When writing business documents, it is appropriate to use a long word instead of a short word when the long word

The process of ________ refers to making changes in content, organization, and tone that will better satisfy the writer's purposes and the audience.

Poor writers are more likely to use writing rules flexibly.

Which of the following sentences is in passive voice?

Succeeding in Business Communication

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Building Goodwill

Designing Documents

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Sharing Informative and Positive Messages With Appropriate Technology

Delivering Negative Messages

Crafting Persuasive Messages

Developing Job Application Materials

Interviewing, Writing Follow-Up Messages, and Succeeding in the Job

Creating Visuals and Data Displays

Writing Proposals

Writing Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Filters