Question 1

Writing quickly so that you can get your thoughts down and refine them in later versions is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Writing quickly so that you can get...

Question 2

A(n)________ is a group of sentences about one idea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is a group of sentences about...

Question 3

Which of the following statements about paragraphs is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) A paragraph is a group of sentences about one idea. 
B) The primary idea always appears first in a paragraph. 
C) Well-constructed paragraphs can discuss more than one topic. 
D) All of these statements are accurate. 
A) A paragraph is a group of sentences about one idea. 
B) The primary idea always appears first in a paragraph. 
C) Well-constructed paragraphs can discuss more than one topic. 
D) All of these statements are accurate.

Question 4

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night,the report was finished by Robert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the difference betweenmechanicalandstylisticstrategies for stressing important ideas in business writing.Then, (a)discuss the three stylistic options discussed in the chapter for placing the main idea to ensure that it is emphasized and (b)provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
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Question 6

The topic sentence of a paragraph must always appear first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Select the sentence with the passive-voice verb.

Accepted Answer

A) Michael Lewis wrote a book about the financial crisis. 
B) Many new grads begin their job search on LinkedIn. 
C) Even with little experience,Andrew applied for the position. 
D) The website was redesigned by a team of professionals. 
A) Michael Lewis wrote a book about the financial crisis. 
B) Many new grads begin their job search on LinkedIn. 
C) Even with little experience,Andrew applied for the position. 
D) The website was redesigned by a team of professionals.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a formal research method?

Accepted Answer

A) Hank talks with his boss to decide what items to include on the meeting agenda. 
B) Amy conducts a Web search to find information about a competitor's products. 
C) Galen looks in the company files for copies of minutes from previous meetings. 
D) Emily calls a few of her colleagues to learn how they feel about carpooling. 
A) Hank talks with his boss to decide what items to include on the meeting agenda. 
B) Amy conducts a Web search to find information about a competitor's products. 
C) Galen looks in the company files for copies of minutes from previous meetings. 
D) Emily calls a few of her colleagues to learn how they feel about carpooling.

Question 9

Organizing a message effectively involves grouping ideas to show relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Michelle is preparing an outline to help her write a report to her supervisor about her recent attendance at a technology symposium.Which of the following should she do?

Accepted Answer

A) Divide the main topic into at least ten major components. 
B) Break each major component into at least two subpoints. 
C) Ask her supervisor what the title of the report should be. 
D) Don't worry if some of the components overlap in content. 
A) Divide the main topic into at least ten major components. 
B) Break each major component into at least two subpoints. 
C) Ask her supervisor what the title of the report should be. 
D) Don't worry if some of the components overlap in content.

Question 11

In planning their wedding,a couple creates a website that will allow friends and relatives to donate money to their honeymoon expenses in lieu of traditional wedding gifts.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) crowdsourcing 
B) crowdstorming 
C) crowdfunding 
D) crowdmarketing 
A) crowdsourcing 
B) crowdstorming 
C) crowdfunding 
D) crowdmarketing

Question 12

To apply for a job,a résumé must be submitted contains ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an indirect modifier 
B) the active voice 
C) a dangling modifier 
D) a limiting clause 
A) an indirect modifier 
B) the active voice 
C) a dangling modifier 
D) a limiting clause

Question 13

Sentences that average 20 words are most effective for business writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The focus of a brainstorming session should be on the quality of ideas,not the quantity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Clauses that begin with words like although,since,because,when,and if are usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A) independent 
B) dependent 
C) direct 
D) indirect 
A) independent 
B) dependent 
C) direct 
D) indirect

Writing quickly so that you can get your thoughts down and refine them in later versions is known as ________.

A(n)________ is a group of sentences about one idea.

Which of the following statements about paragraphs is most accurate?

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night,the report was finished by Robert.

Explain the difference betweenmechanicalandstylisticstrategies for stressing important ideas in business writing.Then, (a)discuss the three stylistic options discussed in the chapter for placing the main idea to ensure that it is emphasized and (b)provide an example of each.

The topic sentence of a paragraph must always appear first.

Select the sentence with the passive-voice verb.

Which of the following is an example of a formal research method?

Organizing a message effectively involves grouping ideas to show relationships.

Michelle is preparing an outline to help her write a report to her supervisor about her recent attendance at a technology symposium.Which of the following should she do?

In planning their wedding,a couple creates a website that will allow friends and relatives to donate money to their honeymoon expenses in lieu of traditional wedding gifts.This is an example of ________.

To apply for a job,a résumé must be submitted contains ________.

Sentences that average 20 words are most effective for business writing.

The focus of a brainstorming session should be on the quality of ideas,not the quantity.

Clauses that begin with words like although,since,because,when,and if are usually ________.

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

Exam 5: Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Writing quickly so that you can get your thoughts down and refine them in later versions is known as ________.

A(n)________ is a group of sentences about one idea.

Which of the following statements about paragraphs is most accurate?

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night,the report was finished by Robert.

Explain the difference betweenmechanicalandstylisticstrategies for stressing important ideas in business writing.Then, (a)discuss the three stylistic options discussed in the chapter for placing the main idea to ensure that it is emphasized and (b)provide an example of each.

The topic sentence of a paragraph must always appear first.

Select the sentence with the passive-voice verb.

Which of the following is an example of a formal research method?

Organizing a message effectively involves grouping ideas to show relationships.

Michelle is preparing an outline to help her write a report to her supervisor about her recent attendance at a technology symposium.Which of the following should she do?

In planning their wedding,a couple creates a website that will allow friends and relatives to donate money to their honeymoon expenses in lieu of traditional wedding gifts.This is an example of ________.

To apply for a job,a résumé must be submitted contains ________.

Sentences that average 20 words are most effective for business writing.

The focus of a brainstorming session should be on the quality of ideas,not the quantity.

Clauses that begin with words like although,since,because,when,and if are usually ________.

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