Question 1

Which of the following is true about sentence unity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using prepositions to hold unrelated ideas together in a sentence is the most efficient way of maintaining sentence unity. 
B)  Excessive detail often causes violation of unity in sentence. 
C)  You can give unity to sentences that contain unrelated ideas by putting the ideas in one single sentence. 
D)  You can give unity to sentences that contain unrelated ideas by coordinating the ideas. 
E)  You can give unity to sentences that contain unrelated ideas by avoiding subordination of the clauses involved. 
A)  Using prepositions to hold unrelated ideas together in a sentence is the most efficient way of maintaining sentence unity. 
B)  Excessive detail often causes violation of unity in sentence. 
C)  You can give unity to sentences that contain unrelated ideas by putting the ideas in one single sentence. 
D)  You can give unity to sentences that contain unrelated ideas by coordinating the ideas. 
E)  You can give unity to sentences that contain unrelated ideas by avoiding subordination of the clauses involved.

Question 2

Business audiences tend to prefer long, complex sentences over simple ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following will most likely enhance the readability of your message?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using complex sentence structures 
B)  Using see-saw sentences 
C)  Using cluttering phrases 
D)  Using roundabout constructions 
E)  Using short sentences 
A)  Using complex sentence structures 
B)  Using see-saw sentences 
C)  Using cluttering phrases 
D)  Using roundabout constructions 
E)  Using short sentences

Question 4

The following sentence contains a redundant word.
Please repeat again the question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of redundant words?

Accepted Answer

A)  The customer returned back the phone stating trivial reasons. 
B)  We should plan in advance for the future. 
C)  At the present time, we are conducting two surveys. 
D)  I am interested in learning more about this procedure. 
E)  This chapter discusses the basic fundamentals of clear writing. 
A)  The customer returned back the phone stating trivial reasons. 
B)  We should plan in advance for the future. 
C)  At the present time, we are conducting two surveys. 
D)  I am interested in learning more about this procedure. 
E)  This chapter discusses the basic fundamentals of clear writing.

Question 6

Which of the following sentences is an example of mixed construction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students should choose their majors after carefully considering their areas of interest. 
B)  The team and the cheerleaders are on the field. 
C)  The customer is allowed to return the product but you are allowed to do so only within the warranty period. 
D)  John and his wife Jane visit us regularly. 
E)  Everyone in the class bought tickets for the show. 
A)  Students should choose their majors after carefully considering their areas of interest. 
B)  The team and the cheerleaders are on the field. 
C)  The customer is allowed to return the product but you are allowed to do so only within the warranty period. 
D)  John and his wife Jane visit us regularly. 
E)  Everyone in the class bought tickets for the show.

Question 7

It is mandatory for every paragraph in a business report to have a topic sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A see-saw sentence is one that goes back and forth between two points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of faulty parallelisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  We must either reduce expenses or it will be essential to raise revenues. 
B)  The dress was old, stained and it was torn. 
C)  The kids should learn reading and to write. 
D)  The athletes are training regularly and work hard. 
E)  Examples of hobbies are reading, fishing and knitting. 
A)  We must either reduce expenses or it will be essential to raise revenues. 
B)  The dress was old, stained and it was torn. 
C)  The kids should learn reading and to write. 
D)  The athletes are training regularly and work hard. 
E)  Examples of hobbies are reading, fishing and knitting.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about managing emphasis in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short sentences carry lesser emphasis than long, involved ones. 
B)  Beginnings and endings of business messages are particularly good places for using long sentences to emphasize your content. 
C)  A long closing should be used in business messages to ensure that the reader is left with an important final thought. 
D)  If a sentence contains two ideas that are equally important, both the ideas should be joined with "and" to place equal emphasis. 
E)  If a sentence contains two ideas that are equally important, one idea should be subordinated to the other. 
A)  Short sentences carry lesser emphasis than long, involved ones. 
B)  Beginnings and endings of business messages are particularly good places for using long sentences to emphasize your content. 
C)  A long closing should be used in business messages to ensure that the reader is left with an important final thought. 
D)  If a sentence contains two ideas that are equally important, both the ideas should be joined with "and" to place equal emphasis. 
E)  If a sentence contains two ideas that are equally important, one idea should be subordinated to the other.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a sentence in which one idea is subordinated to the other?

Accepted Answer

A)  My wedding ring is worth a million dollars and I guard it with my life. 
B)  My wedding ring is worth a million dollars and I wear it rarely. 
C)  My wedding ring is worth a million dollars. 
D)  My wedding ring, which is worth a million dollars, is a guarded jewel. 
E)  My wedding ring is rarely worn by me. 
A)  My wedding ring is worth a million dollars and I guard it with my life. 
B)  My wedding ring is worth a million dollars and I wear it rarely. 
C)  My wedding ring is worth a million dollars. 
D)  My wedding ring, which is worth a million dollars, is a guarded jewel. 
E)  My wedding ring is rarely worn by me.

Question 12

Which of the following sentences uses a cluttering phrase?

Accepted Answer

A)  At that point in time when Bella was a student, she learnt the nuances of cooking. 
B)  Swimming and fishing are my favorite summer activities. 
C)  We were talking about favorite sport, when I mentioned that mine was basketball. 
D)  I outlined the report slowly and carefully. 
E)  How long have you been exercising in the gym? 
A)  At that point in time when Bella was a student, she learnt the nuances of cooking. 
B)  Swimming and fishing are my favorite summer activities. 
C)  We were talking about favorite sport, when I mentioned that mine was basketball. 
D)  I outlined the report slowly and carefully. 
E)  How long have you been exercising in the gym?

Question 13

Writing effectively requires managing the emphasis in your sentences in such a way that your key points stand out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

A)  I was asked to follow the treatment for two weeks. 
B)  We saw a fence behind the building made of wood. 
C)  I went to the hardware store to buy the nail gun. 
D)  The students were strictly asked to be present at the event. 
E)  We had plans to go to the mall until Sheba fell ill and had to be taken to the hospital. 
A)  I was asked to follow the treatment for two weeks. 
B)  We saw a fence behind the building made of wood. 
C)  I went to the hardware store to buy the nail gun. 
D)  The students were strictly asked to be present at the event. 
E)  We had plans to go to the mall until Sheba fell ill and had to be taken to the hospital.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about sentence length?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more words and ideas there are in a sentence, the lesser the likelihood of misunderstanding. 
B)  Business audiences prefer longer sentences because they provide more information. 
C)  Business audiences tend to prefer long, complex sentences instead of short ones. 
D)  Business audiences prefer longer sentences because they are more persuasive. 
E)  Moderately long sentences should be used to de-emphasize less important content. 
A)  The more words and ideas there are in a sentence, the lesser the likelihood of misunderstanding. 
B)  Business audiences prefer longer sentences because they provide more information. 
C)  Business audiences tend to prefer long, complex sentences instead of short ones. 
D)  Business audiences prefer longer sentences because they are more persuasive. 
E)  Moderately long sentences should be used to de-emphasize less important content.

Which of the following is true about sentence unity?

Business audiences tend to prefer long, complex sentences over simple ones.

Which of the following will most likely enhance the readability of your message?

The following sentence contains a redundant word. Please repeat again the question.

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of redundant words?

Which of the following sentences is an example of mixed construction?

It is mandatory for every paragraph in a business report to have a topic sentence.

A see-saw sentence is one that goes back and forth between two points.

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of faulty parallelisms?

Which of the following is true about managing emphasis in a sentence?

Which of the following is an example of a sentence in which one idea is subordinated to the other?

Which of the following sentences uses a cluttering phrase?

Writing effectively requires managing the emphasis in your sentences in such a way that your key points stand out.

Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?

Which of the following statements is true about sentence length?

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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Exam 4: Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Which of the following is true about sentence unity?

Business audiences tend to prefer long, complex sentences over simple ones.

Which of the following will most likely enhance the readability of your message?

The following sentence contains a redundant word. Please repeat again the question.

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of redundant words?

Which of the following sentences is an example of mixed construction?

It is mandatory for every paragraph in a business report to have a topic sentence.

A see-saw sentence is one that goes back and forth between two points.

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of faulty parallelisms?

Which of the following is true about managing emphasis in a sentence?

Which of the following is an example of a sentence in which one idea is subordinated to the other?

Which of the following sentences uses a cluttering phrase?

Writing effectively requires managing the emphasis in your sentences in such a way that your key points stand out.

Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?

Which of the following statements is true about sentence length?

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

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