Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Making a Clear

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for making a clear statement of the bad news when organizing a negative message using the indirect method?

A) Put the bad news in the main clause of a compound or complex sentence.
B) Avoid putting the bad news in parenthetical expressions.
C) Minimize the space or time devoted to the bad news.
D) Put the bad news in the beginning or end of a paragraph.
E) Try to disguise the bad news when you emphasize the positive.