Question 1

Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of possessives?

Accepted Answer

A) This companies' mission statement has been revised since it's merger. 
B) This company's mission statement has been revised since its merger. 
C) The banks' had been negotiating a merger for several months. 
D) The bank's had been negotiating a merger for several month's. 
A) This companies' mission statement has been revised since it's merger. 
B) This company's mission statement has been revised since its merger. 
C) The banks' had been negotiating a merger for several months. 
D) The bank's had been negotiating a merger for several month's. B

Question 2

Which of the following sentences follows the normal subject-verb-complement sequence?

Accepted Answer

A) It is necessary that we withdraw the funds. 
B) Here are the main reasons we must withdraw the funds. 
C) There are two reasons for our withdrawal of funds. 
D) We must withdraw the funds for two reasons. 
A) It is necessary that we withdraw the funds. 
B) Here are the main reasons we must withdraw the funds. 
C) There are two reasons for our withdrawal of funds. 
D) We must withdraw the funds for two reasons. D

Question 3

A sentence with "I" or "we" as the subject is written in first person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Numbers one through nine should be spelled out if no larger number appears in the same sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a dash?

Accepted Answer

A) To place emphasis on appositives. 
B) To introduce explanatory material that could be left out. 
C) When appositives contain commas. 
D) When a parenthetical remark consists of an abrupt change in thought. 
A) To place emphasis on appositives. 
B) To introduce explanatory material that could be left out. 
C) When appositives contain commas. 
D) When a parenthetical remark consists of an abrupt change in thought.

Question 6

To assure clarity and ease of readying,an effective writer should generally use sentences that follow the normal subject-verb-complement sequence to assure clarity and easy reading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A) "We will meet the deadline," the supervisor said, "even though we have to work overtime." 
B) "We will meet the deadline" the supervisor said "even though we have to work overtime." 
C) "We will meet the deadline", the supervisor said, "even though we have to work overtime". 
D) "We will meet the deadline" the supervisor said, "even though we have to work overtime". 
A) "We will meet the deadline," the supervisor said, "even though we have to work overtime." 
B) "We will meet the deadline" the supervisor said "even though we have to work overtime." 
C) "We will meet the deadline", the supervisor said, "even though we have to work overtime". 
D) "We will meet the deadline" the supervisor said, "even though we have to work overtime".

Question 8

The following sentence is correctly punctuated: The mens' clothing department has been expanded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The following sentence is grammatically correct: I except your offer to fill the sales associate position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following sentences does NOT use proper capitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) It was a difficult winter for traveling. 
B) Bryan Morris, vice president, is responsible for that account. 
C) Students entering the MBA program must complete accounting 6093 and finance 5133. 
D) The manager approved the quarterly report. 
A) It was a difficult winter for traveling. 
B) Bryan Morris, vice president, is responsible for that account. 
C) Students entering the MBA program must complete accounting 6093 and finance 5133. 
D) The manager approved the quarterly report.

Question 11

The following sentence is grammatically correct: She is the fastest of the two data clerks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following sentences uses pronouns correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Me and you must work together. 
B) Mrs.Jones emailed he and she. 
C) To whom should we send the report? 
D) Him and her are the main contributors to the project. 
A) Me and you must work together. 
B) Mrs.Jones emailed he and she. 
C) To whom should we send the report? 
D) Him and her are the main contributors to the project.

Question 13

To avoid a dangling modifier phrase,place an introductory phrase near the subject of the independent clause it modifies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A semicolon is used after a complete thought that introduces a list of items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Our workers have been very efficient this year; they are expecting a bonus. 
B) Our workers have been very efficient this year; and they are expecting a bonus. 
C) Our workers have been very efficient this year and they are expecting a bonus. 
D) Our workers have been very efficient this year and, they are expecting a bonus. 
A) Our workers have been very efficient this year; they are expecting a bonus. 
B) Our workers have been very efficient this year; and they are expecting a bonus. 
C) Our workers have been very efficient this year and they are expecting a bonus. 
D) Our workers have been very efficient this year and, they are expecting a bonus.

Question 16

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) The following three factors influenced our decision; an expanded market, a source of raw materials, and a source of labor. 
B) The following three factors influenced our decision: an expanded market, a source of raw materials, and a source of labor. 
C) The following three factors influenced our decision.An expanded market, a source of raw materials and a source of labor. 
D) The following three factors, influenced our decision: an expanded market, a source of raw materials and a source of labor. 
A) The following three factors influenced our decision; an expanded market, a source of raw materials, and a source of labor. 
B) The following three factors influenced our decision: an expanded market, a source of raw materials, and a source of labor. 
C) The following three factors influenced our decision.An expanded market, a source of raw materials and a source of labor. 
D) The following three factors, influenced our decision: an expanded market, a source of raw materials and a source of labor.

Question 17

Which one of the following sentences uses numbers incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

A) The poll showed 48 percent approved of the policy. 
B) Miranda paid $99.95 for the table and $70 for the cabinet. 
C) Joseph's expense report was 80 dollars over the budget. 
D) Send 5 managers and 37 production workers. 
A) The poll showed 48 percent approved of the policy. 
B) Miranda paid $99.95 for the table and $70 for the cabinet. 
C) Joseph's expense report was 80 dollars over the budget. 
D) Send 5 managers and 37 production workers.

Question 18

Which of the following sentences uses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) 21 members voted in favor of the proposal. 
B) There were 3 figures that appeared in the report. 
C) Examine the diagram on page 7. 
D) The question was answered by sixty-one percent of the respondents. 
A) 21 members voted in favor of the proposal. 
B) There were 3 figures that appeared in the report. 
C) Examine the diagram on page 7. 
D) The question was answered by sixty-one percent of the respondents.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a dangling phrase?

Accepted Answer

A) Working at full speed every morning, fatigue overtakes me in the afternoon. 
B) Working at full speed every morning, I become tired in the afternoon. 
C) Because I work at full speed every morning, fatigue overtakes me in the afternoon. 
D) Since I work at full speed every morning, I am tired in the afternoon. 
A) Working at full speed every morning, fatigue overtakes me in the afternoon. 
B) Working at full speed every morning, I become tired in the afternoon. 
C) Because I work at full speed every morning, fatigue overtakes me in the afternoon. 
D) Since I work at full speed every morning, I am tired in the afternoon.

Question 20

Which of the following sentences shows the correct punctuation of a series?

Accepted Answer

A) You can choose from gray; red; purple and white. 
B) You can choose from gray; red; purple; and white. 
C) You can choose from gray, red, purple and white. 
D) You can choose from gray, red, purple, and white. 
A) You can choose from gray; red; purple and white. 
B) You can choose from gray; red; purple; and white. 
C) You can choose from gray, red, purple and white. 
D) You can choose from gray, red, purple, and white.

Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of possessives?

Which of the following sentences follows the normal subject-verb-complement sequence?

A sentence with "I" or "we" as the subject is written in first person.

Numbers one through nine should be spelled out if no larger number appears in the same sentence.

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a dash?

To assure clarity and ease of readying,an effective writer should generally use sentences that follow the normal subject-verb-complement sequence to assure clarity and easy reading.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

The following sentence is correctly punctuated: The mens' clothing department has been expanded.

The following sentence is grammatically correct: I except your offer to fill the sales associate position.

Which of the following sentences does NOT use proper capitalization?

The following sentence is grammatically correct: She is the fastest of the two data clerks.

Which of the following sentences uses pronouns correctly?

To avoid a dangling modifier phrase,place an introductory phrase near the subject of the independent clause it modifies.

A semicolon is used after a complete thought that introduces a list of items.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which one of the following sentences uses numbers incorrectly?

Which of the following sentences uses numbers correctly?

Which of the following is an example of a dangling phrase?

Which of the following sentences shows the correct punctuation of a series?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

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Exam 17: Language Review and Exercises

Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of possessives?

Which of the following sentences follows the normal subject-verb-complement sequence?

A sentence with "I" or "we" as the subject is written in first person.

Numbers one through nine should be spelled out if no larger number appears in the same sentence.

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a dash?

To assure clarity and ease of readying,an effective writer should generally use sentences that follow the normal subject-verb-complement sequence to assure clarity and easy reading.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

The following sentence is correctly punctuated: The mens' clothing department has been expanded.

The following sentence is grammatically correct: I except your offer to fill the sales associate position.

Which of the following sentences does NOT use proper capitalization?

The following sentence is grammatically correct: She is the fastest of the two data clerks.

Which of the following sentences uses pronouns correctly?

To avoid a dangling modifier phrase,place an introductory phrase near the subject of the independent clause it modifies.

A semicolon is used after a complete thought that introduces a list of items.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Which one of the following sentences uses numbers incorrectly?

Which of the following sentences uses numbers correctly?

Which of the following is an example of a dangling phrase?

Which of the following sentences shows the correct punctuation of a series?

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning Spoken and Written Messages

Preparing Spoken and Written Messages

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good and Neutral News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Résumés and Application Letters

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

Document Format and Layout Guide

Referencing Styles

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