Question 1

The sentence James responded to the inquiry is an active-voice sentence in which James acts as the subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The topic sentence of a paragraph must always appear first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Angelica has been asked to learn how many pedestrians walk by a specific location that her company is considering for a new sporting goods retail shop. Probably the most useful way to research this information would be by

Accepted Answer

A) manually searching resources in her public library. 
B) searching the Web. 
C) investigating primary sources. 
D) conducting a scientific experiment with controlled variables. 
A) manually searching resources in her public library. 
B) searching the Web. 
C) investigating primary sources. 
D) conducting a scientific experiment with controlled variables.

Question 4

Compare and contrast active voice and passive voice. When should each be used in business writing?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.Active voice:

Question 5

What type of sentence fault results when a writer punctuates a broken-off part of a complex sentence as if it were a complete sentence?

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 6

In the direct pattern, the main idea comes first, followed by details, explanation, or evidence. In the indirect pattern, the main idea follows the details, explanation, and evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Natalya is writing a message to persuade her supervisor to reimburse her for the cost of a business class she took. What organizational pattern should she use?

Accepted Answer

A) An indirect pattern 
B) A geographical pattern 
C) A direct pattern 
D) A pivoting pattern 
A) An indirect pattern 
B) A geographical pattern 
C) A direct pattern 
D) A pivoting pattern

Question 8

June is our busiest month, February is our slowest contains a comma splice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

A) Although we expect sales to increase next quarter. 
B) We expect sales to increase next quarter. 
C) Although we expect sales to increase next quarter, we can't afford to hire any additional employees right now. 
D) We can't afford to hire any additional employees right now. 
A) Although we expect sales to increase next quarter. 
B) We expect sales to increase next quarter. 
C) Although we expect sales to increase next quarter, we can't afford to hire any additional employees right now. 
D) We can't afford to hire any additional employees right now.

Question 10

Many communication experts regard ______________ as the greatest failing of business writers.

Accepted Answer

A) poor organization 
B) bad spelling 
C) limited education 
D) overconfidence 
A) poor organization 
B) bad spelling 
C) limited education 
D) overconfidence

Question 11

Which of the following is a clause?

Accepted Answer

A) On Monday 
B) Will be presenting 
C) On our Facebook page 
D) When you were on vacation 
A) On Monday 
B) Will be presenting 
C) On our Facebook page 
D) When you were on vacation

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers; some even use Twitter. 
B) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers, and some even use Twitter. 
C) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers some even use Twitter. 
D) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers. Some even use Twitter. 
A) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers; some even use Twitter. 
B) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers, and some even use Twitter. 
C) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers some even use Twitter. 
D) Many companies use Facebook to connect with customers. Some even use Twitter.

Question 14

When should the active voice be used?

Accepted Answer

A) For most business writing 
B) To emphasize an action rather than a person 
C) To de-emphasize negative news 
D) To conceal the doer of the action. 
A) For most business writing 
B) To emphasize an action rather than a person 
C) To de-emphasize negative news 
D) To conceal the doer of the action.

Question 15

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma?

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 16

Peter is writing an e-mail message to his staff about an upcoming training session, and he is sure they'll be pleased with the news. Peter should use the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The best brainstorming sessions have no time limits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Madeline is writing an e-mail message to ask about conference facility availability and rates. She should use the direct pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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?

The sentence James responded to the inquiry is an active-voice sentence in which James acts as the subject.

The topic sentence of a paragraph must always appear first.

Angelica has been asked to learn how many pedestrians walk by a specific location that her company is considering for a new sporting goods retail shop. Probably the most useful way to research this information would be by

Compare and contrast active voice and passive voice. When should each be used in business writing?

What type of sentence fault results when a writer punctuates a broken-off part of a complex sentence as if it were a complete sentence?

In the direct pattern, the main idea comes first, followed by details, explanation, or evidence. In the indirect pattern, the main idea follows the details, explanation, and evidence.

Natalya is writing a message to persuade her supervisor to reimburse her for the cost of a business class she took. What organizational pattern should she use?

June is our busiest month, February is our slowest contains a comma splice.

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Many communication experts regard ______________ as the greatest failing of business writers.

Which of the following is a clause?

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

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

When should the active voice be used?

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma?

Peter is writing an e-mail message to his staff about an upcoming training session, and he is sure they'll be pleased with the news. Peter should use the

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

The best brainstorming sessions have no time limits.

Madeline is writing an e-mail message to ask about conference facility availability and rates. She should use the direct pattern.

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?

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

The sentence James responded to the inquiry is an active-voice sentence in which James acts as the subject.

The topic sentence of a paragraph must always appear first.

Angelica has been asked to learn how many pedestrians walk by a specific location that her company is considering for a new sporting goods retail shop. Probably the most useful way to research this information would be by

Compare and contrast active voice and passive voice. When should each be used in business writing?

What type of sentence fault results when a writer punctuates a broken-off part of a complex sentence as if it were a complete sentence?

In the direct pattern, the main idea comes first, followed by details, explanation, or evidence. In the indirect pattern, the main idea follows the details, explanation, and evidence.

Natalya is writing a message to persuade her supervisor to reimburse her for the cost of a business class she took. What organizational pattern should she use?

June is our busiest month, February is our slowest contains a comma splice.

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Many communication experts regard ______________ as the greatest failing of business writers.

Which of the following is a clause?

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

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

When should the active voice be used?

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma?

Peter is writing an e-mail message to his staff about an upcoming training session, and he is sure they'll be pleased with the news. Peter should use the

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

The best brainstorming sessions have no time limits.

Madeline is writing an e-mail message to ask about conference facility availability and rates. She should use the direct pattern.

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?

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