Question 1

Research is key to helping a writer shape a business message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a formal research method?

Accepted Answer

A) Talking with your boss 
B) Investigating primary sources 
C) Brainstorming 
D) Looking in company files 
A) Talking with your boss 
B) Investigating primary sources 
C) Brainstorming 
D) Looking in company files

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of the direct strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimizes a negative reaction 
B) Respects the feelings of the reader 
C) Saves the reader's time 
D) Encourages a fair hearing 
A) Minimizes a negative reaction 
B) Respects the feelings of the reader 
C) Saves the reader's time 
D) Encourages a fair hearing

Question 4

Which of the following sentences emphasizes an idea through style?

Accepted Answer

A) Consider adding a statement of qualifications section on your résumé; but, most important, include specific and relevant previous employment information. 
B) Add a statement of qualifications section on your résumé, but also include specific and relevant previous employment information. 
C) A résumé should include a statement of qualifications section and specific and relevant previous employment information. 
D) You should include a statement of qualifications section and specific and relevant previous employment information on your résumé. 
A) Consider adding a statement of qualifications section on your résumé; but, most important, include specific and relevant previous employment information. 
B) Add a statement of qualifications section on your résumé, but also include specific and relevant previous employment information. 
C) A résumé should include a statement of qualifications section and specific and relevant previous employment information. 
D) You should include a statement of qualifications section and specific and relevant previous employment information on your résumé.

Question 5

The prevalence of digital communication has de-emphasized writing skills in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Placing an idea in italic or bold font is an example of achieving emphasis through

Accepted Answer

A) style. 
B) structure. 
C) mechanics. 
D) syntax. 
A) style. 
B) structure. 
C) mechanics. 
D) syntax.

Question 7

Words such as although , if , because , and since often introduce dependent clauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Although mechanical means are occasionally appropriate to create emphasis, more often a writer achieves emphasis stylistically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process begins with

Accepted Answer

A) analyzing the audience. 
B) composing the message. 
C) researching the topic. 
D) organizing the message. 
A) analyzing the audience. 
B) composing the message. 
C) researching the topic. 
D) organizing the message.

Question 10

A topic sentence

Accepted Answer

A) provides specific details, explanations, and evidence that support the main idea of a paragraph. 
B) links sentences within a paragraph. 
C) is unnecessary in a paragraph. 
D) states the main idea of the paragraph. 
A) provides specific details, explanations, and evidence that support the main idea of a paragraph. 
B) links sentences within a paragraph. 
C) is unnecessary in a paragraph. 
D) states the main idea of the paragraph.

Question 11

As interns in human resource management, Brad and his team are administering a professionally developed employee questionnaire to collect information on workplace violence. This type of research produces data that is considered

Accepted Answer

A) firsthand information. 
B) informal documentation. 
C) supplementary, secondary information. 
D) scientific experimentation. 
A) firsthand information. 
B) informal documentation. 
C) supplementary, secondary information. 
D) scientific experimentation.

Question 12

A paragraph is unified when it develops at least three ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most routine business messages require formal research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Business writers should strive for a balance of shorter and longer sentences within paragraphs to avoid monotony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

A) Two independent clauses connected without punctuation or a conjunction 
B) Two independent clauses connected by a comma without a conjunction 
C) A broken-off part of a sentence 
D) The part of a sentence containing the verb 
A) Two independent clauses connected without punctuation or a conjunction 
B) Two independent clauses connected by a comma without a conjunction 
C) A broken-off part of a sentence 
D) The part of a sentence containing the verb

Question 16

Which of the following uses parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Our new paralegal must be smart, efficient, and have flexibility. 
B) The accident shattered her pelvis, dislocated her foot, and her spinal column was broken in three places. 
C) Big business demands superior forecasting, reporting, and analyzing. 
D) A good financial planner must be certified, competent, and must possess ethical standards. 
A) Our new paralegal must be smart, efficient, and have flexibility. 
B) The accident shattered her pelvis, dislocated her foot, and her spinal column was broken in three places. 
C) Big business demands superior forecasting, reporting, and analyzing. 
D) A good financial planner must be certified, competent, and must possess ethical standards.

Question 17

Good writers should avoid repetition of words or key ideas because it shows lack of creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A run-on-sentence results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What kind of sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple sentence 
B) Compound sentence 
C) Complex sentence 
D) Compound-complex sentence 
A) Simple sentence 
B) Compound sentence 
C) Complex sentence 
D) Compound-complex sentence

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of the indirect strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Saves the reader's time 
B) Respects the feelings of the audience 
C) Reduces frustration 
D) Sets a proper frame of mind 
A) Saves the reader's time 
B) Respects the feelings of the audience 
C) Reduces frustration 
D) Sets a proper frame of mind

Research is key to helping a writer shape a business message.

Which of the following is a formal research method?

Which of the following is an advantage of the direct strategy?

Which of the following sentences emphasizes an idea through style?

The prevalence of digital communication has de-emphasized writing skills in the workplace.

Placing an idea in italic or bold font is an example of achieving emphasis through

Words such as although , if , because , and since often introduce dependent clauses.

Although mechanical means are occasionally appropriate to create emphasis, more often a writer achieves emphasis stylistically.

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process begins with

A topic sentence

As interns in human resource management, Brad and his team are administering a professionally developed employee questionnaire to collect information on workplace violence. This type of research produces data that is considered

A paragraph is unified when it develops at least three ideas.

Most routine business messages require formal research.

Business writers should strive for a balance of shorter and longer sentences within paragraphs to avoid monotony.

What is a sentence fragment?

Which of the following uses parallel structure?

Good writers should avoid repetition of words or key ideas because it shows lack of creativity.

A run-on-sentence results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma.

What kind of sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Which of the following is an advantage of the indirect strategy?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

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Exam 3: Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Research is key to helping a writer shape a business message.

Which of the following is a formal research method?

Which of the following is an advantage of the direct strategy?

Which of the following sentences emphasizes an idea through style?

The prevalence of digital communication has de-emphasized writing skills in the workplace.

Placing an idea in italic or bold font is an example of achieving emphasis through

Words such as although , if , because , and since often introduce dependent clauses.

Although mechanical means are occasionally appropriate to create emphasis, more often a writer achieves emphasis stylistically.

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process begins with

A topic sentence

As interns in human resource management, Brad and his team are administering a professionally developed employee questionnaire to collect information on workplace violence. This type of research produces data that is considered

A paragraph is unified when it develops at least three ideas.

Most routine business messages require formal research.

Business writers should strive for a balance of shorter and longer sentences within paragraphs to avoid monotony.

What is a sentence fragment?

Which of the following uses parallel structure?

Good writers should avoid repetition of words or key ideas because it shows lack of creativity.

A run-on-sentence results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma.

What kind of sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Which of the following is an advantage of the indirect strategy?

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Professionalism at Work Business Etiquette Ethics Teamwork and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Essentials of Electrocardiography

Filters