Question 1

The direct organizational pattern should be used when writing to an audience that will be unwilling,uninterested,displeased,disappointed,or hostile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The sentence The presentation was given by Barry is in the ________ voice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sentence The presentation was given by...

Question 3

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses without using a conjunction or semicolon?

Accepted Answer

A) Run-on sentence 
B) Comma splice 
C) Fragment 
D) Simple 
A) Run-on sentence 
B) Comma splice 
C) Fragment 
D) Simple

Question 4

Shauna is writing a document that will compare and contrast different retirement plans.She will most likely use the ________ paragraph plan.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Franco wants to emphasize the new features of a product he is selling.What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Use vivid words to describe the features. 
B) Put the most important information in the middle of his sentences. 
C) Use the passive voice to describe the features. 
D) Put the most important information in a dependent clause. 
A) Use vivid words to describe the features. 
B) Put the most important information in the middle of his sentences. 
C) Use the passive voice to describe the features. 
D) Put the most important information in a dependent clause.

Question 6

The verb in the following sentence is in the active voice: James responded to the inquiry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Select the sentence with an active-voice verb.

Accepted Answer

A) The sales meeting has been scheduled for Friday. 
B) Many companies now offer wellness programs. 
C) The contract must be signed by all parties. 
D) The applicant was contacted by the hiring manager. 
A) The sales meeting has been scheduled for Friday. 
B) Many companies now offer wellness programs. 
C) The contract must be signed by all parties. 
D) The applicant was contacted by the hiring manager.

Question 8

One question important to ask yourself in shaping a written message isWhat will happen if the receiver doesn't do what I ask?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Searching blogs,Twitter,wikis,and Facebook pages for information is an example of an informal research method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Talking with your boss to gather information is an example of an informal research method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You are preparing an outline for your report on Web security in the workplace.Which of the following should be a major category for this outline?

Accepted Answer

A) Spam 
B) Web Security Threats 
C) Phishing 
D) Adware and Spyware 
A) Spam 
B) Web Security Threats 
C) Phishing 
D) Adware and Spyware

Question 12

Looking in company files and talking with your boss are examples of ________ research methods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Looking in company files and talking with...

Question 13

When you expect the audience to be unwilling,uninterested,displeased,disappointed,or hostile,the ________ pattern of organization is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you expect the audience to be...

Question 14

Placing the main idea first or last in a sentence is a good way to emphasize the idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Christopher will be attending a training workshop,and he hopes to learn a lot about new uses for social media is an example of a ________ sentence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Christopher will be attending a training workshop,and...

Question 16

Underscoring,bolding,and italicizing are ________ ways to stress important ideas in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) stylistic 
B) mechanical 
C) grammatical 
D) general 
A) stylistic 
B) mechanical 
C) grammatical 
D) general

Question 17

Sentences are _________ when an idea at the end of one connects with an idea at the beginning of the next.

Accepted Answer

A) transitioned 
B) ​fused 
C) dovetailed 
D) ​fragmented 
A) transitioned 
B) ​fused 
C) dovetailed 
D) ​fragmented

Question 18

Brooke is working on a business proposal for a prospective client.What is the primary question Brooke should ask as she gathers information for her project?

Accepted Answer

A) How much money does the client have? 
B) What does the client need to know about this topic? 
C) Does the client have a good reputation in the community? 
D) How can I make myself look good in the eyes of my client? 
A) How much money does the client have? 
B) What does the client need to know about this topic? 
C) Does the client have a good reputation in the community? 
D) How can I make myself look good in the eyes of my client?

Question 19

A company invites its Facebook fans to suggest ideas for promoting positive interaction both online and in the real world.This is an example of crowdsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which sentence best emphasizes the attorney?

Accepted Answer

A) The closing arguments were delivered by the attorney. 
B) Because the attorney is ready,she will give her closing arguments today. 
C) Before the trial resumed,the attorney practiced for her closing arguments. 
D) The attorney delivered the closing arguments. 
A) The closing arguments were delivered by the attorney. 
B) Because the attorney is ready,she will give her closing arguments today. 
C) Before the trial resumed,the attorney practiced for her closing arguments. 
D) The attorney delivered the closing arguments.

The direct organizational pattern should be used when writing to an audience that will be unwilling,uninterested,displeased,disappointed,or hostile.

The sentence The presentation was given by Barry is in the ________ voice.

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses without using a conjunction or semicolon?

Shauna is writing a document that will compare and contrast different retirement plans.She will most likely use the ________ paragraph plan.

Franco wants to emphasize the new features of a product he is selling.What should he do?

The verb in the following sentence is in the active voice: James responded to the inquiry.

Select the sentence with an active-voice verb.

One question important to ask yourself in shaping a written message isWhat will happen if the receiver doesn't do what I ask?

Searching blogs,Twitter,wikis,and Facebook pages for information is an example of an informal research method.

Talking with your boss to gather information is an example of an informal research method.

You are preparing an outline for your report on Web security in the workplace.Which of the following should be a major category for this outline?

Looking in company files and talking with your boss are examples of ________ research methods.

When you expect the audience to be unwilling,uninterested,displeased,disappointed,or hostile,the ________ pattern of organization is appropriate.

Placing the main idea first or last in a sentence is a good way to emphasize the idea.

Christopher will be attending a training workshop,and he hopes to learn a lot about new uses for social media is an example of a ________ sentence.

Underscoring,bolding,and italicizing are ________ ways to stress important ideas in writing.

Sentences are _________ when an idea at the end of one connects with an idea at the beginning of the next.

Brooke is working on a business proposal for a prospective client.What is the primary question Brooke should ask as she gathers information for her project?

A company invites its Facebook fans to suggest ideas for promoting positive interaction both online and in the real world.This is an example of crowdsourcing.

Which sentence best emphasizes the attorney?

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 direct organizational pattern should be used when writing to an audience that will be unwilling,uninterested,displeased,disappointed,or hostile.

The sentence The presentation was given by Barry is in the ________ voice.

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses without using a conjunction or semicolon?

Shauna is writing a document that will compare and contrast different retirement plans.She will most likely use the ________ paragraph plan.

Franco wants to emphasize the new features of a product he is selling.What should he do?

The verb in the following sentence is in the active voice: James responded to the inquiry.

Select the sentence with an active-voice verb.

One question important to ask yourself in shaping a written message isWhat will happen if the receiver doesn't do what I ask?

Searching blogs,Twitter,wikis,and Facebook pages for information is an example of an informal research method.

Talking with your boss to gather information is an example of an informal research method.

You are preparing an outline for your report on Web security in the workplace.Which of the following should be a major category for this outline?

Looking in company files and talking with your boss are examples of ________ research methods.

When you expect the audience to be unwilling,uninterested,displeased,disappointed,or hostile,the ________ pattern of organization is appropriate.

Placing the main idea first or last in a sentence is a good way to emphasize the idea.

Christopher will be attending a training workshop,and he hopes to learn a lot about new uses for social media is an example of a ________ sentence.

Underscoring,bolding,and italicizing are ________ ways to stress important ideas in writing.

Sentences are _________ when an idea at the end of one connects with an idea at the beginning of the next.

Brooke is working on a business proposal for a prospective client.What is the primary question Brooke should ask as she gathers information for her project?

A company invites its Facebook fans to suggest ideas for promoting positive interaction both online and in the real world.This is an example of crowdsourcing.

Which sentence best emphasizes the attorney?

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