Question 1

Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long reports and complex business problems generally require some use of formal research. 
B)  When you work on a business report, avoid using the Web for research because much of what is available on the Web isn't credible. 
C)  Most routine writing tasks require data that you can collect informally. 
D)  Some routine writing tasks will require no research at all. 
A)  Long reports and complex business problems generally require some use of formal research. 
B)  When you work on a business report, avoid using the Web for research because much of what is available on the Web isn't credible. 
C)  Most routine writing tasks require data that you can collect informally. 
D)  Some routine writing tasks will require no research at all.

Question 2

Placing the main idea first or last in a sentence is a good way to emphasize it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In our largest conference room is an example of a phrase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The development team will meet Friday, August 7, at 10a.m.uses the direct pattern to inform team members of an upcoming meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization.What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
Two organizat

Question 6

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes researching, organizing, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing...

Question 7

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night, the report was finished by Robert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You can build paragraph coherence by incorporating which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using pronouns 
B)  Using transitional expressions such as therefore, however, and then 
C)  Dovetailing sentences 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  Using pronouns 
B)  Using transitional expressions such as therefore, however, and then 
C)  Dovetailing sentences 
D)  All of these choices

Question 9

The primary difference between the direct pattern and the indirect pattern is where the main idea is placed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When you expect the audience to be unwilling, uninterested, displeased, disappointed, or hostile, the ____________________ pattern of organization is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you expect the audience to be...

Question 11

Rebecca is writing a memo to her staff about an upcoming training session, and she is sure they'll be pleased with the news.Rebecca should use the

Accepted Answer

A)  direct pattern. 
B)  indirect pattern. 
C)  chronological pattern. 
D)  geographical pattern. 
A)  direct pattern. 
B)  indirect pattern. 
C)  chronological pattern. 
D)  geographical pattern.

Question 12

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brandon will write the document, but Alicia will proofread it. 
B)  Brandon will write the document, Alicia will proofread it. 
C)  Brandon will write the document; however, Alicia will proofread it. 
D)  None of these choices 
A)  Brandon will write the document, but Alicia will proofread it. 
B)  Brandon will write the document, Alicia will proofread it. 
C)  Brandon will write the document; however, Alicia will proofread it. 
D)  None of these choices

Question 13

A(n)____________________ is usually a broken-off part of a complex sentence and is one of the most serious errors a writer can make.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is usually a broken-off part of...

Question 14

The sentence James responded to the inquiry is an active-voice sentence in which James acts as the subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first ATM opened near London in 1967 is an example of an independent clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

With a solid plan and careful planning is a sentence fragment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research can be formal or informal, depending on the nature of the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n)____________________ is a group of sentences about one idea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a group of sentences about...

Question 19

Two commonly used outline formats are alphanumeric and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two commonly used outline formats are alphanumeric...

Question 20

What you need to do, therefore, is consult a specialist is a run-on sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is least accurate?

Placing the main idea first or last in a sentence is a good way to emphasize it.

In our largest conference room is an example of a phrase.

The development team will meet Friday, August 7, at 10a.m.uses the direct pattern to inform team members of an upcoming meeting.

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization.What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes researching, organizing, and ____________________.

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night, the report was finished by Robert.

You can build paragraph coherence by incorporating which of the following techniques?

The primary difference between the direct pattern and the indirect pattern is where the main idea is placed.

When you expect the audience to be unwilling, uninterested, displeased, disappointed, or hostile, the ____________________ pattern of organization is appropriate.

Rebecca is writing a memo to her staff about an upcoming training session, and she is sure they'll be pleased with the news.Rebecca should use the

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

A(n)____________________ is usually a broken-off part of a complex sentence and is one of the most serious errors a writer can make.

The sentence James responded to the inquiry is an active-voice sentence in which James acts as the subject.

The first ATM opened near London in 1967 is an example of an independent clause.

With a solid plan and careful planning is a sentence fragment.

Research can be formal or informal, depending on the nature of the message.

A(n)____________________ is a group of sentences about one idea.

Two commonly used outline formats are alphanumeric and ____________________.

What you need to do, therefore, is consult a specialist is a run-on sentence.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

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Exam 5: Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is least accurate?

Placing the main idea first or last in a sentence is a good way to emphasize it.

In our largest conference room is an example of a phrase.

The development team will meet Friday, August 7, at 10a.m.uses the direct pattern to inform team members of an upcoming meeting.

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization.What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes researching, organizing, and ____________________.

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night, the report was finished by Robert.

You can build paragraph coherence by incorporating which of the following techniques?

The primary difference between the direct pattern and the indirect pattern is where the main idea is placed.

When you expect the audience to be unwilling, uninterested, displeased, disappointed, or hostile, the ____________________ pattern of organization is appropriate.

Rebecca is writing a memo to her staff about an upcoming training session, and she is sure they'll be pleased with the news.Rebecca should use the

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

A(n)____________________ is usually a broken-off part of a complex sentence and is one of the most serious errors a writer can make.

The sentence James responded to the inquiry is an active-voice sentence in which James acts as the subject.

The first ATM opened near London in 1967 is an example of an independent clause.

With a solid plan and careful planning is a sentence fragment.

Research can be formal or informal, depending on the nature of the message.

A(n)____________________ is a group of sentences about one idea.

Two commonly used outline formats are alphanumeric and ____________________.

What you need to do, therefore, is consult a specialist is a run-on sentence.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters