Question 1

To communicate clearly,you must use words that your readers are familiar with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This sentence uses abstract language:
"A sizeable portion of our revenue comes from one product."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Briefly explain what a says/does chart is for and how to create one.

Accepted Answer

Answers should note that a says/does cha

Question 4

When the verb describing the action in a sentence takes the form of a noun,the verb is called a camouflaged verb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following sentences uses a redundant word?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her lie about her former coworker was a false assertion. 
B)  We can finish the report now. 
C)  Please sign this check. 
D)  We'll meet again tomorrow at noon. 
E)  This report is longer than the previous one. 
A)  Her lie about her former coworker was a false assertion. 
B)  We can finish the report now. 
C)  Please sign this check. 
D)  We'll meet again tomorrow at noon. 
E)  This report is longer than the previous one.

Question 6

A main clause

Accepted Answer

A)  expresses the central point of a sentence. 
B)  is dependent on an independent clause. 
C)  requires a coordinating word to be an independent clause. 
D)  always conveys the same idea,no matter how a sentence is structured. 
E)  cannot be combined with a dependent clause. 
A)  expresses the central point of a sentence. 
B)  is dependent on an independent clause. 
C)  requires a coordinating word to be an independent clause. 
D)  always conveys the same idea,no matter how a sentence is structured. 
E)  cannot be combined with a dependent clause.

Question 7

Which of the following sentences uses a camouflaged verb?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scott responded to client voicemails after his meeting with Joe. 
B)  Kimiko helped Jan with her presentation. 
C)  Esai had several conversations with his client. 
D)  The company had little choice but to make the merger with the competition. 
E)  The company collected information about potential prospects from a third party. 
A)  Scott responded to client voicemails after his meeting with Joe. 
B)  Kimiko helped Jan with her presentation. 
C)  Esai had several conversations with his client. 
D)  The company had little choice but to make the merger with the competition. 
E)  The company collected information about potential prospects from a third party.

Question 8

It is acceptable to begin a paragraph by discussing one topic and then switch to a new topic midway through as long as the topics are closely related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Transitional devices are limited to repeating key words and ideas and using transitional words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following sentences does not use slang or a cliché?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company spent a fortune developing this cutting-edge technology. 
B)  This hotel has world-class amenities. 
C)  Are you for real? 
D)  Moving forward,please ensure you direct all customer queries to me. 
E)  They decided to schedule the meeting at an earlier date. 
A)  The company spent a fortune developing this cutting-edge technology. 
B)  This hotel has world-class amenities. 
C)  Are you for real? 
D)  Moving forward,please ensure you direct all customer queries to me. 
E)  They decided to schedule the meeting at an earlier date.

Question 11

Which of the following sentences provides the best example of the use of specific words?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is a better fit for the new role. 
B)  She works for a great organization. 
C)  Please call me back soon. 
D)  Our product is better than that of our competitors. 
E)  Please meet me in the boardroom at 2:00 p.m.tomorrow. 
A)  She is a better fit for the new role. 
B)  She works for a great organization. 
C)  Please call me back soon. 
D)  Our product is better than that of our competitors. 
E)  Please meet me in the boardroom at 2:00 p.m.tomorrow.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  As far as budgeting,Vinny can be relied on to save the company money. 
B)  The majority of the jury voted against the defendant. 
C)  A number of students were absent for the test. 
D)  The committee is meeting today to decide on a salary increase for the employees. 
E)  Neither of them likes to cook. 
A)  As far as budgeting,Vinny can be relied on to save the company money. 
B)  The majority of the jury voted against the defendant. 
C)  A number of students were absent for the test. 
D)  The committee is meeting today to decide on a salary increase for the employees. 
E)  Neither of them likes to cook.

Question 13

Lack of unity in sentences is usually caused by ______ or excessive detail.

Accepted Answer

A)  unrelated ideas 
B)  the use of active verbs 
C)  active voice 
D)  the elimination of two-word verbs 
E)  the elimination of cluttering phrases 
A)  unrelated ideas 
B)  the use of active verbs 
C)  active voice 
D)  the elimination of two-word verbs 
E)  the elimination of cluttering phrases

Question 14

What is a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

A topic sentence expresses the main idea

Question 15

Wording defined as "communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it" is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  plain language. 
B)  demonstrated language. 
C)  tailored language. 
D)  simplified words. 
E)  considered words. 
A)  plain language. 
B)  demonstrated language. 
C)  tailored language. 
D)  simplified words. 
E)  considered words.

Question 16

Paragraphs in a business document should have ______,meaning they stick to developing a single topic or idea.

Accepted Answer

A)  unity 
B)  subordination 
C)  a topic sentence 
D)  parallelism 
E)  coordination 
A)  unity 
B)  subordination 
C)  a topic sentence 
D)  parallelism 
E)  coordination

Question 17

Briefly explain some general rules writers should follow in order to write clearly.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.An example r

Question 18

Which of the following statements about sentence length is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long sentences generally convey emphasis more effectively than short ones. 
B)  To create proper emphasis,a sentence must be long enough to contain supporting information. 
C)  Short sentences generally create more emphasis than long sentences. 
D)  Length has no bearing on the emphasis a sentence carries. 
E)  Extended sentences are better for calling attention to their contents. 
A)  Long sentences generally convey emphasis more effectively than short ones. 
B)  To create proper emphasis,a sentence must be long enough to contain supporting information. 
C)  Short sentences generally create more emphasis than long sentences. 
D)  Length has no bearing on the emphasis a sentence carries. 
E)  Extended sentences are better for calling attention to their contents.

Question 19

This sentence uses a slang word:
"We take pride in our work."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  The company saw a huge increase in quarterly profits,and it invested large amounts of money in research and development. 
B)  The company saw a huge increase in quarterly profits,yet it did not invest in research and development. 
C)  The company did not invest in research and development. 
D)  Although the company invested large amounts of money in research and development,it did not see an increase in quarterly profits. 
E)  The company has yet to generate sufficient profits to invest in research and development. 
A)  The company saw a huge increase in quarterly profits,and it invested large amounts of money in research and development. 
B)  The company saw a huge increase in quarterly profits,yet it did not invest in research and development. 
C)  The company did not invest in research and development. 
D)  Although the company invested large amounts of money in research and development,it did not see an increase in quarterly profits. 
E)  The company has yet to generate sufficient profits to invest in research and development.

To communicate clearly,you must use words that your readers are familiar with.

This sentence uses abstract language: "A sizeable portion of our revenue comes from one product."

Briefly explain what a says/does chart is for and how to create one.

When the verb describing the action in a sentence takes the form of a noun,the verb is called a camouflaged verb.

Which of the following sentences uses a redundant word?

A main clause

Which of the following sentences uses a camouflaged verb?

It is acceptable to begin a paragraph by discussing one topic and then switch to a new topic midway through as long as the topics are closely related.

Transitional devices are limited to repeating key words and ideas and using transitional words.

Which of the following sentences does not use slang or a cliché?

Which of the following sentences provides the best example of the use of specific words?

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

Lack of unity in sentences is usually caused by ______ or excessive detail.

What is a topic sentence?

Wording defined as "communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it" is known as

Paragraphs in a business document should have ______,meaning they stick to developing a single topic or idea.

Briefly explain some general rules writers should follow in order to write clearly.

Which of the following statements about sentence length is true?

This sentence uses a slang word: "We take pride in our work."

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

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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Exam 5: Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

To communicate clearly,you must use words that your readers are familiar with.

This sentence uses abstract language: "A sizeable portion of our revenue comes from one product."

Briefly explain what a says/does chart is for and how to create one.

When the verb describing the action in a sentence takes the form of a noun,the verb is called a camouflaged verb.

Which of the following sentences uses a redundant word?

A main clause

Which of the following sentences uses a camouflaged verb?

It is acceptable to begin a paragraph by discussing one topic and then switch to a new topic midway through as long as the topics are closely related.

Transitional devices are limited to repeating key words and ideas and using transitional words.

Which of the following sentences does not use slang or a cliché?

Which of the following sentences provides the best example of the use of specific words?

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

Lack of unity in sentences is usually caused by ______ or excessive detail.

What is a topic sentence?

Wording defined as "communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it" is known as

Paragraphs in a business document should have ______,meaning they stick to developing a single topic or idea.

Briefly explain some general rules writers should follow in order to write clearly.

Which of the following statements about sentence length is true?

This sentence uses a slang word: "We take pride in our work."

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

Communicating in the Workplace

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Designing Documents With Visual Appeal

Communicating With Visuals

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages

Writing Bad-News Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Researching Writing Reports

Creating the Right Type of Report

Delivering Business Presentations and Speeches

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations and Meetings

Communicating in the Job Search

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