Question 1

When completing a business message,you should evaluate content,organization,style and tone,review for readability,edit for clarity,and edit for conciseness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A grammar checker cannot tell _____________

Accepted Answer

A) the difference between passive and active voice. 
B) whether a sentence is long or short. 
C) whether your document communicates clearly. 
D) any of the above. 
A) the difference between passive and active voice. 
B) whether a sentence is long or short. 
C) whether your document communicates clearly. 
D) any of the above.

Question 3

The best use of a thesaurus is to find fresh,interesting words that accurately convey your intended meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To make your message more interesting and accessible,use as many design elements and decorative touches as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Word combinations that are needlessly repetitive are called redundancies .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Word combinations that are needlessly repetitive are...

Question 6

A(n)template,often provided by a company for consistency,is a standard format with preset aspects of page design such as margins,headings,paragraphs,etc.and will save time during production of a document.

Accepted Answer

template
F

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using a(n)spell checker is a wonderful way...

Question 8

With parallel construction,two or more similar ideas are expressed with the same grammatical pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With parallel construction,two or more similar ideas...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Headings and subheadings serve these important functions: ____________

Accepted Answer

A) organization,attention,connection. 
B) organization,hedging,connotation. 
C) organization,sequence,flow. 
D) sequence,flow,attention. 
A) organization,attention,connection. 
B) organization,hedging,connotation. 
C) organization,sequence,flow. 
D) sequence,flow,attention.

Question 11

Rewrite the following sentence to be more concise by using short,simple words: "Effective immediately,all employees need to terminate their excessive utilization of the office duplication machine for personal affairs and activities."

Accepted Answer

The office

Question 12

Because computers have become so powerful,grammar checkers can easily determine whether your document states your message correctly and communicates it clearly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A grammar checker _____________

Accepted Answer

A) scans visual images into your computer. 
B) highlights phrases in passive voice. 
C) suggests correct spelling. 
D) helps you find just the right word for a given situation. 
A) scans visual images into your computer. 
B) highlights phrases in passive voice. 
C) suggests correct spelling. 
D) helps you find just the right word for a given situation.

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words....

Question 19

The details given in the middle section of a message have the greatest impact on the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

For longer and/or more complex documents it is a good idea to set aside a first draft for a day or two before beginning the revision process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When completing a business message,you should evaluate content,organization,style and tone,review for readability,edit for clarity,and edit for conciseness.

A grammar checker cannot tell _____________

The best use of a thesaurus is to find fresh,interesting words that accurately convey your intended meaning.

To make your message more interesting and accessible,use as many design elements and decorative touches as possible.

Word combinations that are needlessly repetitive are called redundancies .

A(n)template,often provided by a company for consistency,is a standard format with preset aspects of page design such as margins,headings,paragraphs,etc.and will save time during production of a document.

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

With parallel construction,two or more similar ideas are expressed with the same grammatical pattern.

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

Headings and subheadings serve these important functions: ____________

Rewrite the following sentence to be more concise by using short,simple words: "Effective immediately,all employees need to terminate their excessive utilization of the office duplication machine for personal affairs and activities."

Because computers have become so powerful,grammar checkers can easily determine whether your document states your message correctly and communicates it clearly.

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

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

A grammar checker _____________

Most business messages score in the ________________ for readability.

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

A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words.

The details given in the middle section of a message have the greatest impact on the audience.

For longer and/or more complex documents it is a good idea to set aside a first draft for a day or two before beginning the revision process.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

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

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Exam 6: Completing Business Messages

When completing a business message,you should evaluate content,organization,style and tone,review for readability,edit for clarity,and edit for conciseness.

A grammar checker cannot tell _____________

The best use of a thesaurus is to find fresh,interesting words that accurately convey your intended meaning.

To make your message more interesting and accessible,use as many design elements and decorative touches as possible.

Word combinations that are needlessly repetitive are called redundancies .

A(n)template,often provided by a company for consistency,is a standard format with preset aspects of page design such as margins,headings,paragraphs,etc.and will save time during production of a document.

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

With parallel construction,two or more similar ideas are expressed with the same grammatical pattern.

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

Headings and subheadings serve these important functions: ____________

Rewrite the following sentence to be more concise by using short,simple words: "Effective immediately,all employees need to terminate their excessive utilization of the office duplication machine for personal affairs and activities."

Because computers have become so powerful,grammar checkers can easily determine whether your document states your message correctly and communicates it clearly.

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

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

A grammar checker _____________

Most business messages score in the ________________ for readability.

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

A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words.

The details given in the middle section of a message have the greatest impact on the audience.

For longer and/or more complex documents it is a good idea to set aside a first draft for a day or two before beginning the revision process.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

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

Filters