Question 1

Write a compound sentence from this sentence: "Halvor analyzed the data that Victoria gathered."

Accepted Answer

Victoria gathered th

Question 2

When you use parallelism,you match

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional expressions to their logical application. 
B)  short, simple sentences with complex, compound sentences. 
C)  technical terminology with corresponding definitions. 
D)  infinitives with infinitives and nouns with nouns. 
E)  reader benefits with key points in each paragraph. 
A)  transitional expressions to their logical application. 
B)  short, simple sentences with complex, compound sentences. 
C)  technical terminology with corresponding definitions. 
D)  infinitives with infinitives and nouns with nouns. 
E)  reader benefits with key points in each paragraph.

Question 3

To achieve a sincere tone,avoid obvious flattery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a true statement about passive voice?

Accepted Answer

A)  You want to inform an applicant tactfully that he was not chosen for the job. 
B)  The identity of the person doing the action is unimportant. 
C)  It emphasizes the receiver of the action instead of the doer of the action. 
D)  It may not indicate who performed the action. 
E)  The verb voice, either active or passive, directly affects the verb tense. 
A)  You want to inform an applicant tactfully that he was not chosen for the job. 
B)  The identity of the person doing the action is unimportant. 
C)  It emphasizes the receiver of the action instead of the doer of the action. 
D)  It may not indicate who performed the action. 
E)  The verb voice, either active or passive, directly affects the verb tense.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a good strategy for writing with confidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leave out details suggesting that a reader might be dissatisfied. 
B)  Avoid implying that something might go wrong. 
C)  Use transitional expressions to reinforce reader benefits. 
D)  Be convinced that your request is reasonable. 
E)  Write with conviction without being pushy. 
A)  Leave out details suggesting that a reader might be dissatisfied. 
B)  Avoid implying that something might go wrong. 
C)  Use transitional expressions to reinforce reader benefits. 
D)  Be convinced that your request is reasonable. 
E)  Write with conviction without being pushy.

Question 6

Effective business writers select words to impress their readers by evoking a reaction such as excitement,anger,or amusement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A paragraph lacks unity when it contains sentences or details that are not directly related to the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of these statements about sentence variety is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using too many simple sentences makes writing seem choppy. 
B)  Mixing negative and positive sentences maintains reader interest. 
C)  Readers may have difficulty reading a message with too many long sentences. 
D)  If you use different sentence patterns and lengths, your messages will be more interesting. 
E)  A message that contains one long sentence after another can bore readers. 
A)  Using too many simple sentences makes writing seem choppy. 
B)  Mixing negative and positive sentences maintains reader interest. 
C)  Readers may have difficulty reading a message with too many long sentences. 
D)  If you use different sentence patterns and lengths, your messages will be more interesting. 
E)  A message that contains one long sentence after another can bore readers.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about parallel structure is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives sentences and paragraphs a pleasing rhythm. 
B)  It should be used within bulleted lists on presentations slides. 
C)  It involves the use of similar grammatical structure for similar ideas. 
D)  It should be used in report headings that have equal weight. 
E)  It clarifies unrelated ideas through repetition and reinforcement. 
A)  It gives sentences and paragraphs a pleasing rhythm. 
B)  It should be used within bulleted lists on presentations slides. 
C)  It involves the use of similar grammatical structure for similar ideas. 
D)  It should be used in report headings that have equal weight. 
E)  It clarifies unrelated ideas through repetition and reinforcement.

Question 10

Explain what is meant by style and briefly describe some elements of style.

Accepted Answer

Style consists of the effectiveness of t

Question 11

By substituting a single word for a phrase,you are "getting rid of the lard" in a sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the "you" attitude? What are the major principles of the "you" attitude?

Accepted Answer

The "you" attitude emphasizes what the r

Question 13

Which of the following is the least likely to be considered an unethical message?

Accepted Answer

A)  A message that lacks important information. 
B)  A message that includes several misspellings. 
C)  A message that creates inaccurate impressions. 
D)  A message that contains a significant error of fact. 
E)  A message that uses a misleading tone. 
A)  A message that lacks important information. 
B)  A message that includes several misspellings. 
C)  A message that creates inaccurate impressions. 
D)  A message that contains a significant error of fact. 
E)  A message that uses a misleading tone.

Question 14

You should avoid focusing attention on the reader when you

Accepted Answer

A)  must refuse the reader's request. 
B)  agree with the reader. 
C)  are pointing out reader benefits. 
D)  use the word "you" more than once. 
E)  know the reader has a significant impairment. 
A)  must refuse the reader's request. 
B)  agree with the reader. 
C)  are pointing out reader benefits. 
D)  use the word "you" more than once. 
E)  know the reader has a significant impairment.

Question 15

To sound confident,effective writers often use the phrase "I know that" in front of key assertions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Readers will see your writing as unoriginal and even monotonous if you add the ending -ize to transform nouns into verbs (such as agenda into agendize).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The phrase came to an agreement is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an expletive. 
B)  concrete, specific language. 
C)  the active-passive voice. 
D)  jargon. 
E)  a hidden verb. 
A)  an expletive. 
B)  concrete, specific language. 
C)  the active-passive voice. 
D)  jargon. 
E)  a hidden verb.

Question 18

To summarize a paragraph's content,you should position your topic sentence at the end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The transitional word therefore indicates a step-by-step movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____ is the ability to put yourself in the reader's position and to understand that person's situation,feelings,motives,and needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sincerity 
B)  Reader benefit 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Readability 
E)  Courtesy 
A)  Sincerity 
B)  Reader benefit 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Readability 
E)  Courtesy

Write a compound sentence from this sentence: "Halvor analyzed the data that Victoria gathered."

When you use parallelism,you match

To achieve a sincere tone,avoid obvious flattery.

Which of the following is not a true statement about passive voice?

Which of the following is not a good strategy for writing with confidence?

Effective business writers select words to impress their readers by evoking a reaction such as excitement,anger,or amusement.

A paragraph lacks unity when it contains sentences or details that are not directly related to the topic.

Which of these statements about sentence variety is not true?

Which of the following statements about parallel structure is not true?

Explain what is meant by style and briefly describe some elements of style.

By substituting a single word for a phrase,you are "getting rid of the lard" in a sentence.

What is the "you" attitude? What are the major principles of the "you" attitude?

Which of the following is the least likely to be considered an unethical message?

You should avoid focusing attention on the reader when you

To sound confident,effective writers often use the phrase "I know that" in front of key assertions.

Readers will see your writing as unoriginal and even monotonous if you add the ending -ize to transform nouns into verbs (such as agenda into agendize).

The phrase came to an agreement is an example of

To summarize a paragraph's content,you should position your topic sentence at the end.

The transitional word therefore indicates a step-by-step movement.

____ is the ability to put yourself in the reader's position and to understand that person's situation,feelings,motives,and needs.

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Exam 5: Revising Your Writing

Write a compound sentence from this sentence: "Halvor analyzed the data that Victoria gathered."

When you use parallelism,you match

To achieve a sincere tone,avoid obvious flattery.

Which of the following is not a true statement about passive voice?

Which of the following is not a good strategy for writing with confidence?

Effective business writers select words to impress their readers by evoking a reaction such as excitement,anger,or amusement.

A paragraph lacks unity when it contains sentences or details that are not directly related to the topic.

Which of these statements about sentence variety is not true?

Which of the following statements about parallel structure is not true?

Explain what is meant by style and briefly describe some elements of style.

By substituting a single word for a phrase,you are "getting rid of the lard" in a sentence.

What is the "you" attitude? What are the major principles of the "you" attitude?

Which of the following is the least likely to be considered an unethical message?

You should avoid focusing attention on the reader when you

To sound confident,effective writers often use the phrase "I know that" in front of key assertions.

Readers will see your writing as unoriginal and even monotonous if you add the ending -ize to transform nouns into verbs (such as agenda into agendize).

The phrase came to an agreement is an example of

To summarize a paragraph's content,you should position your topic sentence at the end.

The transitional word therefore indicates a step-by-step movement.

____ is the ability to put yourself in the reader's position and to understand that person's situation,feelings,motives,and needs.

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Writing Process

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

Writing the Report

Oral Presentation

Employment Communication

Filters