Question 1

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes researching,organizing,and ________ .

Accepted Answer

drafting

Question 2

Elizabeth wants to avoid monotony and add spark to her business messages.What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A) Include at least one compound-complex sentence per paragraph. 
B) Start each paragraph with a question to generate interest. 
C) Avoid short sentences (four to six words)because they sound choppy. 
D) Use a variety of sentence types. 
A) Include at least one compound-complex sentence per paragraph. 
B) Start each paragraph with a question to generate interest. 
C) Avoid short sentences (four to six words)because they sound choppy. 
D) Use a variety of sentence types. D

Question 3

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

A) On the 15th of this month 
B) Except for our main competitor 
C) Since the company began selling stock to the public 
D) Your interview went well 
A) On the 15th of this month 
B) Except for our main competitor 
C) Since the company began selling stock to the public 
D) Your interview went well C

Question 4

An organizational pattern that presents the main idea followed by details,explanation,and evidence is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) indirect organizational pattern 
B) direct organizational pattern 
C) geographical organizational pattern 
D) chronological organizational pattern 
A) indirect organizational pattern 
B) direct organizational pattern 
C) geographical organizational pattern 
D) chronological organizational pattern

Question 5

Melanie is working on a report and has reached Phase 2 of the 3-x-3 writing process.What should she do first in this second phase?

Accepted Answer

A) Write the rough draft of her report. 
B) Decide how to organize the report. 
C) Analyze her purpose and audience. 
D) Gather any necessary information. 
A) Write the rough draft of her report. 
B) Decide how to organize the report. 
C) Analyze her purpose and audience. 
D) Gather any necessary information.

Question 6

One effective way to overcome writer's block is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stare at the page until you think of something to write 
B) concentrate on finding the right words and perfect sentence structure before putting your ideas on paper 
C) work in a quiet environment in which you can concentrate 
D) check your Facebook page to see if anything inspires you 
A) stare at the page until you think of something to write 
B) concentrate on finding the right words and perfect sentence structure before putting your ideas on paper 
C) work in a quiet environment in which you can concentrate 
D) check your Facebook page to see if anything inspires you

Question 7

The primary difference between the direct and indirect writing strategies is where the main idea is placed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The following represents a run-on sentence: Marco uses Google for his research Stephanie prefers Yahoo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Pronouns can help build continuity within a paragraph,but they often need a(n)_________ with them to make their meaning clear.

Accepted Answer

A) verb 
B) noun 
C) ​adverb 
D) ​adjective 
A) verb 
B) noun 
C) ​adverb 
D) ​adjective

Question 10

Crowdfunding is an online practice that applies only in business-to-business transactions;it is not appropriate to use with family and friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________expressions in paragraphs enable the reader to anticipate what's coming,reduce uncertainty,and speed comprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) Sustaining 
B) Transitional 
C) Forecasting 
D) ​Introductory 
A) Sustaining 
B) Transitional 
C) Forecasting 
D) ​Introductory

Question 12

Which of the following documents would most likely use an introduction/problem,facts/findings,conclusions,and recommendations organization?

Accepted Answer

A) E-mail message 
B) Analytical report 
C) Proposal 
D) Procedural document 
A) E-mail message 
B) Analytical report 
C) Proposal 
D) Procedural document

Question 13

Which of the following is done during Phase 2 of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A) Adapting 
B) Proofreading 
C) Analyzing 
D) Organizing 
A) Adapting 
B) Proofreading 
C) Analyzing 
D) Organizing

Question 14

Josh knows that his co-workers will be pleased by the creation of a new leave-reporting system that will save them time.Which organizational pattern should he use in writing the message about the new system?

Accepted Answer

A) indirect pattern. 
B) geographical pattern. 
C) chronological pattern. 
D) direct pattern. 
A) indirect pattern. 
B) geographical pattern. 
C) chronological pattern. 
D) direct pattern.

Question 15

The best brainstorming sessions have no time limits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When the contract is approved is an example of a(n)_________ clause.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the contract is approved is an...

Question 17

When you are persuading or delivering bad news to your audience,the indirect paragraph plan is most effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jose is suggesting to the dean of his business school that a new course be added at his university after learning about new trends during his internship.He begins his message with reasons and supporting documentation,followed by a topic sentence stating his recommendation.He is using the ________ paragraph plan.

Accepted Answer

A) indirect 
B) pivoting 
C) transitional 
D) direct 
A) indirect 
B) pivoting 
C) transitional 
D) direct

Question 19

To be most attractive and readable,paragraphs in business messages should be limited to eight or fewer printed lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Monica wants to make sure that her sentences are easily understood.How long should she make them?

Accepted Answer

A) An average of 20 words 
B) At least 30 words 
C) No more than 8 words 
D) An average of 28 words 
A) An average of 20 words 
B) At least 30 words 
C) No more than 8 words 
D) An average of 28 words

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes researching,organizing,and ________ .

Elizabeth wants to avoid monotony and add spark to her business messages.What should she do?

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

An organizational pattern that presents the main idea followed by details,explanation,and evidence is the ________.

Melanie is working on a report and has reached Phase 2 of the 3-x-3 writing process.What should she do first in this second phase?

One effective way to overcome writer's block is to ________.

The primary difference between the direct and indirect writing strategies is where the main idea is placed.

The following represents a run-on sentence: Marco uses Google for his research Stephanie prefers Yahoo.

Pronouns can help build continuity within a paragraph,but they often need a(n)_________ with them to make their meaning clear.

Crowdfunding is an online practice that applies only in business-to-business transactions;it is not appropriate to use with family and friends.

________expressions in paragraphs enable the reader to anticipate what's coming,reduce uncertainty,and speed comprehension.

Which of the following documents would most likely use an introduction/problem,facts/findings,conclusions,and recommendations organization?

Which of the following is done during Phase 2 of the writing process?

Josh knows that his co-workers will be pleased by the creation of a new leave-reporting system that will save them time.Which organizational pattern should he use in writing the message about the new system?

The best brainstorming sessions have no time limits.

When the contract is approved is an example of a(n)_________ clause.

When you are persuading or delivering bad news to your audience,the indirect paragraph plan is most effective.

To be most attractive and readable,paragraphs in business messages should be limited to eight or fewer printed lines.

Monica wants to make sure that her sentences are easily understood.How long should she make them?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

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Exam 5: Organizing and Writing Business Messages

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes researching,organizing,and ________ .

Elizabeth wants to avoid monotony and add spark to her business messages.What should she do?

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

An organizational pattern that presents the main idea followed by details,explanation,and evidence is the ________.

Melanie is working on a report and has reached Phase 2 of the 3-x-3 writing process.What should she do first in this second phase?

One effective way to overcome writer's block is to ________.

The primary difference between the direct and indirect writing strategies is where the main idea is placed.

The following represents a run-on sentence: Marco uses Google for his research Stephanie prefers Yahoo.

Pronouns can help build continuity within a paragraph,but they often need a(n)_________ with them to make their meaning clear.

Crowdfunding is an online practice that applies only in business-to-business transactions;it is not appropriate to use with family and friends.

________expressions in paragraphs enable the reader to anticipate what's coming,reduce uncertainty,and speed comprehension.

Which of the following documents would most likely use an introduction/problem,facts/findings,conclusions,and recommendations organization?

Which of the following is done during Phase 2 of the writing process?

Josh knows that his co-workers will be pleased by the creation of a new leave-reporting system that will save them time.Which organizational pattern should he use in writing the message about the new system?

The best brainstorming sessions have no time limits.

When the contract is approved is an example of a(n)_________ clause.

When you are persuading or delivering bad news to your audience,the indirect paragraph plan is most effective.

To be most attractive and readable,paragraphs in business messages should be limited to eight or fewer printed lines.

Monica wants to make sure that her sentences are easily understood.How long should she make them?

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters