Question 1

The two most valuable resources for the business communicator are a dictionary and a thesaurus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The words that communicate best are usually those that are

Accepted Answer

A)  words that you know best 
B)  words that will increase the receiver's vocabulary because he or she will need to check a dictionary for the meaning. 
C)  words slightly below your receiver's vocabulary level 
D)  words slightly above your receiver's vocabulary level 
A)  words that you know best 
B)  words that will increase the receiver's vocabulary because he or she will need to check a dictionary for the meaning. 
C)  words slightly below your receiver's vocabulary level 
D)  words slightly above your receiver's vocabulary level

Question 3

Which of the following sentences lacks agreement of subject and verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fifth grade class has recess at 10 a.m. 
B)  Mary and Janice go to the grocery each day. 
C)  Martina or her children were always at home on Saturdays. 
D)  Each year supervisors reminds their staff of Internet-use policies. 
A)  The fifth grade class has recess at 10 a.m. 
B)  Mary and Janice go to the grocery each day. 
C)  Martina or her children were always at home on Saturdays. 
D)  Each year supervisors reminds their staff of Internet-use policies.

Question 4

There is no place in business messages for weak words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When using sentence structure to give ideas emphasis, place the most important ideas in the dependent clauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Technical words are terms with a special meaning in a particular field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the difference between the direct plan and indirect plan for sentence organization in paragraphs and when each one can be used appropriately.

Accepted Answer

In the direct plan the main idea (the to

Question 8

Repeating key words in sentences is a way of giving emphasis to the ideas represented by those words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A specialized dictionary is one that shows special symbols for word pronunciation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which one of the following incorrect sentences lacks parallelism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing the store, practicing violin, and attending classes keeps Mary busy. 
B)  Leave your practice problems on the desk, your homework should be completed, and be ready for tomorrow's test.. 
C)  Jane Harris, who lives in Martinville, sings in their community choir each year. 
D)  Marsha, John, and Milton take a bicycle ride each evening. 
A)  Managing the store, practicing violin, and attending classes keeps Mary busy. 
B)  Leave your practice problems on the desk, your homework should be completed, and be ready for tomorrow's test.. 
C)  Jane Harris, who lives in Martinville, sings in their community choir each year. 
D)  Marsha, John, and Milton take a bicycle ride each evening.

Question 11

Vague or abstract words are indefinite words, but they have a specific meaning that is the same for each receiver of the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A sentence in a paragraph that helps your receiver move from one aspect of the subject to another is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  contrasting sentence 
B)  unified sentence 
C)  tie-in sentence 
D)  structural sentence 
A)  contrasting sentence 
B)  unified sentence 
C)  tie-in sentence 
D)  structural sentence

Question 13

Short sentences are understandable, so your writing should only use sentences with no more than 20 words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A long sentence in a business letter is 30 words or longer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A strong word will be either an adjective or adverb because both are descriptive words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Long sentences are more effective than short sentences because you can cover more thoughts in one sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain why short paragraphs are preferred in business letters and memos and why long paragraphs are not preferred.

Accepted Answer

Business letters and memos are read quic

Question 18

Passive voice is preferred in business messages because they avoid use of first-person pronouns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the meaning of paragraph unity and what you can do to improve a paragraph without unity.

Accepted Answer

Paragraph unity means that all sentences

Question 20

For each of the following sentences with passive verbs, rewrite the sentence using the active form of the verb.
a. The last football game of the season was played last Saturday.
b. The stories had been passed down by family members from generation to generation.

Accepted Answer

a.The final football game of t

The two most valuable resources for the business communicator are a dictionary and a thesaurus.

The words that communicate best are usually those that are

Which of the following sentences lacks agreement of subject and verb?

There is no place in business messages for weak words.

When using sentence structure to give ideas emphasis, place the most important ideas in the dependent clauses.

Technical words are terms with a special meaning in a particular field.

Explain the difference between the direct plan and indirect plan for sentence organization in paragraphs and when each one can be used appropriately.

Repeating key words in sentences is a way of giving emphasis to the ideas represented by those words.

A specialized dictionary is one that shows special symbols for word pronunciation.

Which one of the following incorrect sentences lacks parallelism?

Vague or abstract words are indefinite words, but they have a specific meaning that is the same for each receiver of the message.

A sentence in a paragraph that helps your receiver move from one aspect of the subject to another is called a

Short sentences are understandable, so your writing should only use sentences with no more than 20 words.

A long sentence in a business letter is 30 words or longer.

A strong word will be either an adjective or adverb because both are descriptive words.

Long sentences are more effective than short sentences because you can cover more thoughts in one sentence.

Explain why short paragraphs are preferred in business letters and memos and why long paragraphs are not preferred.

Passive voice is preferred in business messages because they avoid use of first-person pronouns.

Discuss the meaning of paragraph unity and what you can do to improve a paragraph without unity.

For each of the following sentences with passive verbs, rewrite the sentence using the active form of the verb. a. The last football game of the season was played last Saturday. b. The stories had been passed down by family members from generation to generation.

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Exam 4: Principles of Business Communication

The two most valuable resources for the business communicator are a dictionary and a thesaurus.

The words that communicate best are usually those that are

Which of the following sentences lacks agreement of subject and verb?

There is no place in business messages for weak words.

When using sentence structure to give ideas emphasis, place the most important ideas in the dependent clauses.

Technical words are terms with a special meaning in a particular field.

Explain the difference between the direct plan and indirect plan for sentence organization in paragraphs and when each one can be used appropriately.

Repeating key words in sentences is a way of giving emphasis to the ideas represented by those words.

A specialized dictionary is one that shows special symbols for word pronunciation.

Which one of the following incorrect sentences lacks parallelism?

Vague or abstract words are indefinite words, but they have a specific meaning that is the same for each receiver of the message.

A sentence in a paragraph that helps your receiver move from one aspect of the subject to another is called a

Short sentences are understandable, so your writing should only use sentences with no more than 20 words.

A long sentence in a business letter is 30 words or longer.

A strong word will be either an adjective or adverb because both are descriptive words.

Long sentences are more effective than short sentences because you can cover more thoughts in one sentence.

Explain why short paragraphs are preferred in business letters and memos and why long paragraphs are not preferred.

Passive voice is preferred in business messages because they avoid use of first-person pronouns.

Discuss the meaning of paragraph unity and what you can do to improve a paragraph without unity.

For each of the following sentences with passive verbs, rewrite the sentence using the active form of the verb. a. The last football game of the season was played last Saturday. b. The stories had been passed down by family members from generation to generation.

Business Communication Foundations

Multicultural and Global Communication

Technological, Legal, and Ethical Considerations

Print and Electronic Messages

Message Formats

Positive, Neutral, and Social Business Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Business Research and Report Writing

Proposals, Business Plans, and Special Reports

Visual Aids

Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork

Listening and Nonverbal Messages

Oral Communication Essentials

The Job Search and Resume

Employment Communication and Interviewing

Filters