Question 1

Transitional expressions such as therefore, as a result, and meanwhile can be used to achieve paragraph coherence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You are more likely to find errors in a document if you proofread it on your computer screen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How should the following sentence be classified? David applied with several large high-tech companies he also applied with some small start-ups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete sentence 
B)  Fused or run-on sentence 
C)  Fragment 
D)  Comma splice 
A)  Complete sentence 
B)  Fused or run-on sentence 
C)  Fragment 
D)  Comma splice

Question 4

Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your supervisor must give approval of all capital budget purchases. 
B)  The committee worked on the establishment of a fund for scholarships. 
C)  The benefits committee will be responsible for the acquisition of an endowment. 
D)  The scholarship committee approved the plan. 
A)  Your supervisor must give approval of all capital budget purchases. 
B)  The committee worked on the establishment of a fund for scholarships. 
C)  The benefits committee will be responsible for the acquisition of an endowment. 
D)  The scholarship committee approved the plan.

Question 5

List and describe two techniques for improving communication and interaction with diverse workplace audiences.

Accepted Answer

1. Active Listening: One technique for i

Question 6

Use the direct pattern when your audience may be uninterested, hostile, or displeased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Every field has its own special jargon. Using that jargon within the field is acceptable and even necessary for accurate, efficient communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Revising means

Accepted Answer

A)  improving the content and sentence structure of your message. 
B)  correcting the grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and mechanics of your message. 
C)  selecting the appropriate pattern for good or bad news messages. 
D)  searching for graphics and photos to include in your message. 
A)  improving the content and sentence structure of your message. 
B)  correcting the grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and mechanics of your message. 
C)  selecting the appropriate pattern for good or bad news messages. 
D)  searching for graphics and photos to include in your message.

Question 9

Which is the least accurate statement about today's workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving productivity and profitability will be everyone's job, not just management's. 
B)  Because of today's innovative communication technologies, you can expect to be communicating more often and more rapidly than ever before. 
C)  Communication skills are less important for those participating on virtual teams or telecommuting from home. 
D)  Corporate America is increasingly aware that information and knowledge are the keys to better products and increased profitability. 
A)  Improving productivity and profitability will be everyone's job, not just management's. 
B)  Because of today's innovative communication technologies, you can expect to be communicating more often and more rapidly than ever before. 
C)  Communication skills are less important for those participating on virtual teams or telecommuting from home. 
D)  Corporate America is increasingly aware that information and knowledge are the keys to better products and increased profitability.

Question 10

In preparing business messages, your writing needs to be economical, persuasive, audience oriented, and

Accepted Answer

A)  direct. 
B)  purposeful. 
C)  procedural. 
D)  impressive. 
A)  direct. 
B)  purposeful. 
C)  procedural. 
D)  impressive.

Transitional expressions such as therefore, as a result, and meanwhile can be used to achieve paragraph coherence.

You are more likely to find errors in a document if you proofread it on your computer screen.

How should the following sentence be classified? David applied with several large high-tech companies he also applied with some small start-ups.

Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

List and describe two techniques for improving communication and interaction with diverse workplace audiences.

Use the direct pattern when your audience may be uninterested, hostile, or displeased.

Every field has its own special jargon. Using that jargon within the field is acceptable and even necessary for accurate, efficient communication.

Revising means

Which is the least accurate statement about today's workplace?

In preparing business messages, your writing needs to be economical, persuasive, audience oriented, and

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

Filters

Exam 15: Document Formats

Transitional expressions such as therefore, as a result, and meanwhile can be used to achieve paragraph coherence.

You are more likely to find errors in a document if you proofread it on your computer screen.

How should the following sentence be classified? David applied with several large high-tech companies he also applied with some small start-ups.

Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

List and describe two techniques for improving communication and interaction with diverse workplace audiences.

Use the direct pattern when your audience may be uninterested, hostile, or displeased.

Every field has its own special jargon. Using that jargon within the field is acceptable and even necessary for accurate, efficient communication.

Revising means

Which is the least accurate statement about today's workplace?

In preparing business messages, your writing needs to be economical, persuasive, audience oriented, and

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

Filters