Question 1

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

A) After he signed the contract 
B) Of the two choices 
C) Please call with any questions you have 
D) If you have any questions 
A) After he signed the contract 
B) Of the two choices 
C) Please call with any questions you have 
D) If you have any questions

Question 2

Chuck is part of a team identifying ideas to cut expenses. The team has decided to hold a brainstorming session. What is the best strategy the team can do during this session?

Accepted Answer

A) Discourage wild thinking; all ideas generated should be rational and feasible. 
B) Critique and evaluate each idea as it is presented during the brainstorming session. 
C) Set an established time limit. 
D) To encourage the maximum number of ideas, avoid defining the problem at the beginning of a brainstorming session. 
A) Discourage wild thinking; all ideas generated should be rational and feasible. 
B) Critique and evaluate each idea as it is presented during the brainstorming session. 
C) Set an established time limit. 
D) To encourage the maximum number of ideas, avoid defining the problem at the beginning of a brainstorming session.

Question 3

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 4

Since our restaurant opened last week, we have been booked solid is an example of a compound sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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) take a creativity-enhancing vitamin supplement. 
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) take a creativity-enhancing vitamin supplement.

Question 6

The first ATM opened near London in 1967 is an example of an independent clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When dependent clauses precede independent clauses, they always are followed by a

Accepted Answer

A) period. 
B) semicolon. 
C) comma. 
D) colon. 
A) period. 
B) semicolon. 
C) comma. 
D) colon.

Question 8

Each major component in an outline should be divided into at least five subcategories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not an advantage of the indirect pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduces frustration 
B) Respects the feelings of the audience 
C) Facilitates a fair hearing 
D) Minimizes a negative reaction 
A) Reduces frustration 
B) Respects the feelings of the audience 
C) Facilitates a fair hearing 
D) Minimizes a negative reaction

Question 10

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) None of the above 
A) Run-on sentence 
B) Comma splice 
C) Fragment 
D) None of the above

Question 11

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization. What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.

Two organiza

Question 12

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.

Question 13

Describe the four sentence types and write an original example of each.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary and an origina

Question 14

Samuel is working on a report and has reached Phase 2 of the 3-x-3 writing process. What question should he ask while collecting information during this second phase?

Accepted Answer

A) What does the receiver need to know about the topic? 
B) What is the receiver to do and how is the receiver to do it? 
C) When must the receiver do it? 
D) Samuel should ask all of these questions. 
A) What does the receiver need to know about the topic? 
B) What is the receiver to do and how is the receiver to do it? 
C) When must the receiver do it? 
D) Samuel should ask all of these questions.

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following is not a mechanical technique for stressing important ideas?

Accepted Answer

A) Underscoring 
B) Bolding 
C) Using vivid words 
D) Italicizing 
A) Underscoring 
B) Bolding 
C) Using vivid words 
D) Italicizing

Question 17

Select the passive-voice sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) Michael Lewis wrote a book about the financial crisis. 
B) The market closed over 14,000 points for the first time in July 2007. 
C) Although he has no 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) The market closed over 14,000 points for the first time in July 2007. 
C) Although he has no experience, Andrew applied for the position. 
D) The website was redesigned by a team of professionals.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Long reports and complex business problems generally require some use of formal research. 
B) When you work on a business report, avoid using the Web for research because much of what is available on the Web isn't credible. 
C) Most routine writing tasks require data that you can collect informally. 
D) Some routine writing tasks will require no research at all. 
A) Long reports and complex business problems generally require some use of formal research. 
B) When you work on a business report, avoid using the Web for research because much of what is available on the Web isn't credible. 
C) Most routine writing tasks require data that you can collect informally. 
D) Some routine writing tasks will require no research at all.

Question 19

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 20

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...

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Chuck is part of a team identifying ideas to cut expenses. The team has decided to hold a brainstorming session. What is the best strategy the team can do during this session?

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

Since our restaurant opened last week, we have been booked solid is an example of a compound sentence.

One effective way to overcome writer's block is to

The first ATM opened near London in 1967 is an example of an independent clause.

When dependent clauses precede independent clauses, they always are followed by a

Each major component in an outline should be divided into at least five subcategories.

Which of the following is not an advantage of the indirect pattern?

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

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization. What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

Which sentence best emphasizes the attorney?

Describe the four sentence types and write an original example of each.

Samuel is working on a report and has reached Phase 2 of the 3-x-3 writing process. What question should he ask while collecting information during this second phase?

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

Which of the following is not a mechanical technique for stressing important ideas?

Select the passive-voice sentence.

Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is least accurate?

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

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

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

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Exam 5: Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Which of the following is an independent clause?

Chuck is part of a team identifying ideas to cut expenses. The team has decided to hold a brainstorming session. What is the best strategy the team can do during this session?

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

Since our restaurant opened last week, we have been booked solid is an example of a compound sentence.

One effective way to overcome writer's block is to

The first ATM opened near London in 1967 is an example of an independent clause.

When dependent clauses precede independent clauses, they always are followed by a

Each major component in an outline should be divided into at least five subcategories.

Which of the following is not an advantage of the indirect pattern?

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

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization. What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

Which sentence best emphasizes the attorney?

Describe the four sentence types and write an original example of each.

Samuel is working on a report and has reached Phase 2 of the 3-x-3 writing process. What question should he ask while collecting information during this second phase?

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

Which of the following is not a mechanical technique for stressing important ideas?

Select the passive-voice sentence.

Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is least accurate?

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

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

Business Communication in the Digital Age

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

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Reporting in the Digital-Age Workplace

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search and Résumés in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Filters