Question 1

Parallel forms are more difficult to read and skim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When you have two or more similar ideas to express,make them parallel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

"Visible to the eye" is an example of a redundancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Using as many different typefaces as possible makes your business documents more appealing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

Accepted Answer

The opening of a shorter document should

Question 6

If you start a sentence with an indefinite pronoun,chances are the sentence can be shorteneD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Short words are more vivid and easier to read than long words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A modifier is said to be __________ when it has no real connection to the subject of the sentence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A modifier is said to be __________...

Question 9

Rewrite the following sentence to improve clarity and avoid the long noun sequence: "The financial estimates and accounting consulting firm will be closed next week."

Accepted Answer

The consulting firm

Question 10

Dangling modifiers are often the result of passive constructions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n)__________ sentence uses words such as may and seems to avoid stating a judgment or fact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ sentence uses words such as may...

Question 12

When selecting typefaces for a business document _____________

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid using more than two typefaces on a page. 
B)  make generous use of such styles as all caps, underlines, and boldface. 
C)  choose a nice sans serif face for your main body text. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  avoid using more than two typefaces on a page. 
B)  make generous use of such styles as all caps, underlines, and boldface. 
C)  choose a nice sans serif face for your main body text. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences is the most concisely worded without being ambiguous?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The project manager is in charge of specifications until such time as the project gets underway." 
B)  "The project manager should provide specifications prior to the start of a project." 
C)  "Project managers have the capability of changing specifications." 
D)  "The project managers told the engineers last week that the specifications were changed." 
A)  "The project manager is in charge of specifications until such time as the project gets underway." 
B)  "The project manager should provide specifications prior to the start of a project." 
C)  "Project managers have the capability of changing specifications." 
D)  "The project managers told the engineers last week that the specifications were changed."

Question 14

To save words,make liberal use of such directional points as "the latter," "the former," "the aforementioned," and "as mentioned above."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When you begin the revision process,focus your attention on content,organization,style,and __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you begin the revision process,focus your...

Question 16

Which of the following sentences contains a camouflaged verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Some do; others don't." 
B)  "She is a marketing manager but also serves as ad manager." 
C)  "It is John's recommendation that she be hired." 
D)  "He slowly, deliberately added the numbers." 
A)  "Some do; others don't." 
B)  "She is a marketing manager but also serves as ad manager." 
C)  "It is John's recommendation that she be hired." 
D)  "He slowly, deliberately added the numbers."

Question 17

One readability formula that is built into MsWord is the ____________

Accepted Answer

A)  Flesch Kincaid Grade Level Index. 
B)  2 + 2 formula. 
C)  scan plan. 
D)  Carnegie Index. 
A)  Flesch Kincaid Grade Level Index. 
B)  2 + 2 formula. 
C)  scan plan. 
D)  Carnegie Index.

Question 18

The software for creating business visuals falls into two basic groups: presentation software and word processing software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)__________ is a standard format with preset aspects of page design such as margins,headings,paragraphs,etc.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is a standard format with preset...

Question 20

Most business messages score in the ________________ for readability.

Accepted Answer

A)  first- to fourth-grade level 
B)  fifth- to sixth-grade level 
C)  eighth- to eleventh-grade level d. twelfth- to thirteenth-grade level 
A)  first- to fourth-grade level 
B)  fifth- to sixth-grade level 
C)  eighth- to eleventh-grade level d. twelfth- to thirteenth-grade level

Parallel forms are more difficult to read and skim.

When you have two or more similar ideas to express,make them parallel.

"Visible to the eye" is an example of a redundancy.

Using as many different typefaces as possible makes your business documents more appealing.

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

If you start a sentence with an indefinite pronoun,chances are the sentence can be shorteneD.

Short words are more vivid and easier to read than long words.

A modifier is said to be __________ when it has no real connection to the subject of the sentence.

Rewrite the following sentence to improve clarity and avoid the long noun sequence: "The financial estimates and accounting consulting firm will be closed next week."

Dangling modifiers are often the result of passive constructions.

A(n)__________ sentence uses words such as may and seems to avoid stating a judgment or fact.

When selecting typefaces for a business document _____________

Which of the following sentences is the most concisely worded without being ambiguous?

To save words,make liberal use of such directional points as "the latter," "the former," "the aforementioned," and "as mentioned above."

When you begin the revision process,focus your attention on content,organization,style,and __________

Which of the following sentences contains a camouflaged verb?

One readability formula that is built into MsWord is the ____________

The software for creating business visuals falls into two basic groups: presentation software and word processing software.

A(n)__________ is a standard format with preset aspects of page design such as margins,headings,paragraphs,etc.

Most business messages score in the ________________ for readability.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

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Exam 6: Completing Business Messages

Parallel forms are more difficult to read and skim.

When you have two or more similar ideas to express,make them parallel.

"Visible to the eye" is an example of a redundancy.

Using as many different typefaces as possible makes your business documents more appealing.

Briefly explain what the opening of a document should accomplish.

If you start a sentence with an indefinite pronoun,chances are the sentence can be shorteneD.

Short words are more vivid and easier to read than long words.

A modifier is said to be __________ when it has no real connection to the subject of the sentence.

Rewrite the following sentence to improve clarity and avoid the long noun sequence: "The financial estimates and accounting consulting firm will be closed next week."

Dangling modifiers are often the result of passive constructions.

A(n)__________ sentence uses words such as may and seems to avoid stating a judgment or fact.

When selecting typefaces for a business document _____________

Which of the following sentences is the most concisely worded without being ambiguous?

To save words,make liberal use of such directional points as "the latter," "the former," "the aforementioned," and "as mentioned above."

When you begin the revision process,focus your attention on content,organization,style,and __________

Which of the following sentences contains a camouflaged verb?

One readability formula that is built into MsWord is the ____________

The software for creating business visuals falls into two basic groups: presentation software and word processing software.

A(n)__________ is a standard format with preset aspects of page design such as margins,headings,paragraphs,etc.

Most business messages score in the ________________ for readability.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Interculturally

Planning Business Messages

Writing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

Format and Layout of Business Documents

Documentation of Report Sources

Filters