Question 1

Too many qualifiers can expose you to liability,but too few can weaken your writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In their best-selling book The Elements of Style,William Strunk Jr.and E.B.White state the following as one of their rules: "Do not break sentences in two." Explain.

Accepted Answer

In their best-selling book The Elements of Style,William Strunk Jr.and E.B.White emphasize clarity as a central goal.However,the following is one of their rules: "Do not break sentences in two." This rule encourages writers to avoid sentence fragments by refraining from using a period where the sentence needs a comma.That means that an independent clause should be connected to a dependent clause when necessary,and a comma and a conjunction are appropriate for the task.The sentence fragment cannot stand alone,so we would agree with the rule as written.

Question 3

Simple writing often uses prepositional phrases in an attempt to make a sentence sound important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

A) Between the twins,Mackenzie is the fastest of the two. 
B) Katy leaped onto the stage to introduce the presentation. 
C) After painting all day,the table was admired by Mark. 
D) Sales have not been consistent and they doesn't reflect your hard work and effort. 
E) Without wanting to be rude,it was difficult to leave early. 
A) Between the twins,Mackenzie is the fastest of the two. 
B) Katy leaped onto the stage to introduce the presentation. 
C) After painting all day,the table was admired by Mark. 
D) Sales have not been consistent and they doesn't reflect your hard work and effort. 
E) Without wanting to be rude,it was difficult to leave early.

Question 5

Describe the importance of avoiding the usage of the word "you" in your evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Avoid the use of the word "you" in your

Question 6

The first point presented in a paragraph is often the most important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Looking up facts in a different source from the one where you got it is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

independen

Question 8

Business writing is professional,respectful,and clearly communicates a message with maximum breakdown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Framing represents the normative expectations for a specific type of document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following about paragraphs is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The first point presented is often the most important. 
B) Effective paragraphs can provide an effective emphasis strategy. 
C) The second point is often the second in importance. 
D) To give the document visual variety and to emphasize key information,always use all caps for body text. 
E) The third point in a series of three is the least important. 
A) The first point presented is often the most important. 
B) Effective paragraphs can provide an effective emphasis strategy. 
C) The second point is often the second in importance. 
D) To give the document visual variety and to emphasize key information,always use all caps for body text. 
E) The third point in a series of three is the least important.

Question 11

The serial comma is typically required in journalism and typically omitted in academic writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following about templates is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They influence how information is received. 
B) They refer to how information is presented. 
C) There are two general categories of templates. 
D) They have spaces that establish where a date should be indicated. 
E) They are the basic organizational unit for presenting the key points in a document. 
A) They influence how information is received. 
B) They refer to how information is presented. 
C) There are two general categories of templates. 
D) They have spaces that establish where a date should be indicated. 
E) They are the basic organizational unit for presenting the key points in a document.

Question 13

What is the first step in evaluating someone else's writing?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluate how well the writing carries out the assignment. 
B) Evaluate assertions. 
C) Check facts. 
D) Look for errors. 
E) Understand the assignment. 
A) Evaluate how well the writing carries out the assignment. 
B) Evaluate assertions. 
C) Check facts. 
D) Look for errors. 
E) Understand the assignment.

Question 14

Which of the following is false with regard to line justification?

Accepted Answer

A) Letters often have a left justify,lining up the text on the left side of the page. 
B) Left and right justify can produce large gaps between words,making the sentences appear awkward and hard to read. 
C) When the ends of each line on the right side are "ragged," it creates uneven spaces between words and gives the appearance of organization while promoting black space. 
D) Balance between text often black)and white space creates contrast and allows for areas of emphasis. 
E) Left justify often produces the appearance of balance,as the words are evenly spaced. 
A) Letters often have a left justify,lining up the text on the left side of the page. 
B) Left and right justify can produce large gaps between words,making the sentences appear awkward and hard to read. 
C) When the ends of each line on the right side are "ragged," it creates uneven spaces between words and gives the appearance of organization while promoting black space. 
D) Balance between text often black)and white space creates contrast and allows for areas of emphasis. 
E) Left justify often produces the appearance of balance,as the words are evenly spaced.

Question 15

By asking which question would you evaluate the assertions made in the document?

Accepted Answer

A) What resources did the writer have access to,and how much time was allotted for completing the assignment? 
B) If the writer explains why a particular detail is significant,is the explanation logical and sufficient? 
C) Does the writer credit the sources of facts,statistics,and numbers? 
D) What role will this document have in future business activities or decisions? 
E) As a reader,do you see the goals carried out in the document? 
A) What resources did the writer have access to,and how much time was allotted for completing the assignment? 
B) If the writer explains why a particular detail is significant,is the explanation logical and sufficient? 
C) Does the writer credit the sources of facts,statistics,and numbers? 
D) What role will this document have in future business activities or decisions? 
E) As a reader,do you see the goals carried out in the document?

Question 16

Because contractions are associated with an informal style,they are appropriate for professional writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Simple writing is synonymous with simplistic writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Line justification involves where the text lines up on the page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In traditional publishing,what are the final stages a book undergoes before it is published?

Accepted Answer

A) Research and organizing 
B) Writing and revising 
C) Revising and formatting 
D) Organizing and writing 
E) Proofreading and design 
A) Research and organizing 
B) Writing and revising 
C) Revising and formatting 
D) Organizing and writing 
E) Proofreading and design

Question 20

Why is it necessary to delete repetitious words? How can you avoid using repetitious words?

Accepted Answer

Some level of repetition is to be expect

Too many qualifiers can expose you to liability,but too few can weaken your writing.

In their best-selling book The Elements of Style,William Strunk Jr.and E.B.White state the following as one of their rules: "Do not break sentences in two." Explain.

Simple writing often uses prepositional phrases in an attempt to make a sentence sound important.

Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?

Describe the importance of avoiding the usage of the word "you" in your evaluation.

The first point presented in a paragraph is often the most important.

Looking up facts in a different source from the one where you got it is known as _____.

Business writing is professional,respectful,and clearly communicates a message with maximum breakdown.

Framing represents the normative expectations for a specific type of document.

Which of the following about paragraphs is true?

The serial comma is typically required in journalism and typically omitted in academic writing.

Which of the following about templates is true?

What is the first step in evaluating someone else's writing?

Which of the following is false with regard to line justification?

By asking which question would you evaluate the assertions made in the document?

Because contractions are associated with an informal style,they are appropriate for professional writing.

Simple writing is synonymous with simplistic writing.

Line justification involves where the text lines up on the page.

In traditional publishing,what are the final stages a book undergoes before it is published?

Why is it necessary to delete repetitious words? How can you avoid using repetitious words?

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Filters

Exam 7: Revising and Presenting Your Writing

Too many qualifiers can expose you to liability,but too few can weaken your writing.

In their best-selling book The Elements of Style,William Strunk Jr.and E.B.White state the following as one of their rules: "Do not break sentences in two." Explain.

Simple writing often uses prepositional phrases in an attempt to make a sentence sound important.

Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier?

Describe the importance of avoiding the usage of the word "you" in your evaluation.

The first point presented in a paragraph is often the most important.

Looking up facts in a different source from the one where you got it is known as _____.

Business writing is professional,respectful,and clearly communicates a message with maximum breakdown.

Framing represents the normative expectations for a specific type of document.

Which of the following about paragraphs is true?

The serial comma is typically required in journalism and typically omitted in academic writing.

Which of the following about templates is true?

What is the first step in evaluating someone else's writing?

Which of the following is false with regard to line justification?

By asking which question would you evaluate the assertions made in the document?

Because contractions are associated with an informal style,they are appropriate for professional writing.

Simple writing is synonymous with simplistic writing.

Line justification involves where the text lines up on the page.

In traditional publishing,what are the final stages a book undergoes before it is published?

Why is it necessary to delete repetitious words? How can you avoid using repetitious words?

Effective Business Communication

Delivering Your Message

Understanding Your Audience

Effective Business Writing

Writing Preparation

Writing

Feedback in the Writing Process

Business Writing in Action

Developing Business Presentations

Nonverbal Delivery

Organization and Outlines

Presentations to Inform

Presentations to Persuade

Business Presentations in Action

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Business Communication

Negative News and Crisis Communication

Intercultural and International Business Communication

Group Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

Filters