Exam 6: Completing Business Messages

Using __________________,you can customize your documents to meet the individual information needs of your readers-just as you can on a webpage.

Serif typefaces are preferable to sans serif faces for _____________

List four characteristics of effective document design.

Rewrite the following sentence to eliminate the unnecessary phrases: "In view of the fact that the customer service department is closed,we do not have the capability of offering refunds until such a time as they reopen."

The most common readability formulas measure the number of letters in all the words of a sample paragraph to give you a rough idea of the level of your material.

To add interest to your message,it is a good idea to vary the margins,typeface,type size,and spacing.

Word combinations that are needlessly repetitive are called __________.

"The above-mentioned book" is an example of _____________

Conclusions should accomplish what two tasks?

Using a(n)__________ is a wonderful way to weed out major typos,but you can't use it to replace good spelling skills.

It is a good idea to set aside a first draft for a day or two before beginning the revision process.

Most information transmitted by internal memo is now sent via email.

To avoid making a judgment in your business messages,you should use as many hedging words (such as may or seems)as possible.

Justified type will _____________

Briefly describe at least three advantages of using lists in business documents.

A camouflaged verb is a verb that has been turned into a noun or an adjective.

Space on a page that is free of text or artwork is called __________ space.

Describe what is meant by,"For effective design,pay attention to: consistency,balance,restraint,and detail."

__________ verbs are those that have been changed into nouns or adjectives.

Starting a sentence with "It" or "There" is _____________