Question 1

Discuss the significance of proofreading a document to improve its quality.

Accepted Answer

Errors in writing can not only be embarr

Question 2

Overuse of visual enhancements will cause a document to appear clutteredand will defeat the purpose of creating an appealing,easy-to-read document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Condescending words seem to imply that a communicatoris temporarily coming down from a level of superiorityto join a receiver on a level of inferiority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Use passive voice toreduce the number of wordsrequired to express an idea and thus save thereader a little time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sentences in subjunctive mood:

Accepted Answer

A) distract the receiver from paying sufficient attention to the statements that follow. 
B) include a reason that makes the negative idea seem less
objectionable and thus improves the tone. 
C) divert attention from the real message to emotional issues that
have little to do with the message. 
D) make an idea seem negative or disrespectful. 
A) distract the receiver from paying sufficient attention to the statements that follow. 
B) include a reason that makes the negative idea seem less
objectionable and thus improves the tone. 
C) divert attention from the real message to emotional issues that
have little to do with the message. 
D) make an idea seem negative or disrespectful.

Question 6

In order to effectively revise and proofread a document, one should:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid using visual enhancements at all times as they clutter the document. 
B) avoid taking suggestions from others on rewriting the document. 
C) revise the document until he or she finds new ways to improve it. 
D) attempt to view things from the audience's perspective. 
A) avoid using visual enhancements at all times as they clutter the document. 
B) avoid taking suggestions from others on rewriting the document. 
C) revise the document until he or she finds new ways to improve it. 
D) attempt to view things from the audience's perspective.

Question 7

A _____ is a kind word substituted for one thatmay offend or suggest something unpleasant.

Accepted Answer

A) jargon 
B) euphemism 
C) cliché 
D) redundancy 
A) jargon 
B) euphemism 
C) cliché 
D) redundancy

Discuss the significance of proofreading a document to improve its quality.

Overuse of visual enhancements will cause a document to appear clutteredand will defeat the purpose of creating an appealing,easy-to-read document.

Condescending words seem to imply that a communicatoris temporarily coming down from a level of superiorityto join a receiver on a level of inferiority.

Use passive voice toreduce the number of wordsrequired to express an idea and thus save thereader a little time.

Sentences in subjunctive mood:

In order to effectively revise and proofread a document, one should:

A _____ is a kind word substituted for one thatmay offend or suggest something unpleasant.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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Exam 4: Preparing Written Messsages

Discuss the significance of proofreading a document to improve its quality.

Overuse of visual enhancements will cause a document to appear clutteredand will defeat the purpose of creating an appealing,easy-to-read document.

Condescending words seem to imply that a communicatoris temporarily coming down from a level of superiorityto join a receiver on a level of inferiority.

Use passive voice toreduce the number of wordsrequired to express an idea and thus save thereader a little time.

Sentences in subjunctive mood:

In order to effectively revise and proofread a document, one should:

A _____ is a kind word substituted for one thatmay offend or suggest something unpleasant.

Establishing a Framework for Business Communication

Focusing on Interpersonal and Group Communication

Planning and Decision Making

Communicating Electronically

Delivering Good- and Neutral-News Messages

Delivering Bad-News Messages

Delivering Persuasive Messages

Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods

Managing Data and Using Graphics

Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

Preparing Resumes and Application Messages

Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages

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