Question 1

Each and every  is an example of a _________________ phrase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each and every  is an example of...

Question 2

Professional writers develop a system of writing and revising that works for them; they may revise at any point in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The best way to evaluate the effectiveness of your message is through ___________________ from the reader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best way to evaluate the effectiveness...

Question 4

____________________ is composed of informal words with arbitrary and extravagantly changed meanings. These words quickly go out of fashion because they are no longer appealing when everyone begins to understand them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is composed of informal words with...

Question 5

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers except

Accepted Answer

A) There are three important issues to discuss at today's meeting . 
B) There is only one job opening available . 
C) It was our office manager who won the raffle . 
D) Three candidates are running for the board . 
A) There are three important issues to discuss at today's meeting . 
B) There is only one job opening available . 
C) It was our office manager who won the raffle . 
D) Three candidates are running for the board .

Question 6

Tyler used a bulleted list on his résumé to describe his previous job duties. Which of the following items from his list does not demonstrate parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Performed inspections of plant equipment, including boilers, condensers, and chillers 
B) Troubleshooting of plant's chemical equipment 
C) Performed load calculations for plant equipment 
D) Wrote analytical reports detailing system performance 
A) Performed inspections of plant equipment, including boilers, condensers, and chillers 
B) Troubleshooting of plant's chemical equipment 
C) Performed load calculations for plant equipment 
D) Wrote analytical reports detailing system performance

Question 7

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) This is to inform you that your account is now up-to-date. 
B) At this point in time, your account is up-to-date. 
C) Due to the fact that we have just received your check, your account is up-to-date. 
D) Your account is now up-to-date. 
A) This is to inform you that your account is now up-to-date. 
B) At this point in time, your account is up-to-date. 
C) Due to the fact that we have just received your check, your account is up-to-date. 
D) Your account is now up-to-date.

Question 8

Only main ideas should be included in a microblog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the best advice to follow when you proofread a routine document?

Accepted Answer

A) If proofreading on screen, display the entire document at once. 
B) Proofread the document using a printed copy. 
C) Proofread your document as you compose your ideas. 
D) Rely solely on a spell-checker to catch any errors. 
A) If proofreading on screen, display the entire document at once. 
B) Proofread the document using a printed copy. 
C) Proofread your document as you compose your ideas. 
D) Rely solely on a spell-checker to catch any errors.

Question 10

Microblogging

Accepted Answer

A) is ineffective for communication with customers. 
B) involves adding website links to a blog to encourage feedback from others. 
C) consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks. 
D) is performed primarily by corporate officials who write comments about their companies. 
A) is ineffective for communication with customers. 
B) involves adding website links to a blog to encourage feedback from others. 
C) consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks. 
D) is performed primarily by corporate officials who write comments about their companies.

Question 11

You should follow the same proofreading process for a routine document and a complex document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The dangers of using slang in business writing include

Accepted Answer

A) obscuring meaning. 
B) using language that is too informal. 
C) using words that quickly go out of fashion. 
D) All answer choices are correct. 
A) obscuring meaning. 
B) using language that is too informal. 
C) using words that quickly go out of fashion. 
D) All answer choices are correct.

Question 13

You can often reduce flabby expressions to single words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Empty space on a page is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Empty space on a page is called...

Question 15

Which of the following statements about revising business messages is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) An automated spell checker is sufficient for most messages. 
B) Revision should always occur after you have completed writing. 
C) Effective revision saves time, avoids confusion, and optimizes your credibility. 
D) Revising and proofreading involve the same steps. 
A) An automated spell checker is sufficient for most messages. 
B) Revision should always occur after you have completed writing. 
C) Effective revision saves time, avoids confusion, and optimizes your credibility. 
D) Revising and proofreading involve the same steps.

Question 16

Well-designed documents give the impression that the writer is intelligent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ involves checking for problems with spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ involves checking for problems with spelling,...

Question 18

Monica's supervisor has expressed concern about the readability of her messages, claiming that paragraphs are often too long. What aspect of her writing should Monica focus on to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

A) Researching 
B) Proofreading 
C) Formatting 
D) Evaluating her purpose 
A) Researching 
B) Proofreading 
C) Formatting 
D) Evaluating her purpose

Question 19

Which statement regarding type sizes and fonts is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Font styles are a stylistic means of adding emphasis to your words. 
B) Readers are generally most comfortable with 8- to 10-point type for body text. 
C) Fonts include caps, boldfacing, italics, underlining, outlining, and shadowing. 
D) Writers should always use all caps to emphasize their ideas. 
A) Font styles are a stylistic means of adding emphasis to your words. 
B) Readers are generally most comfortable with 8- to 10-point type for body text. 
C) Fonts include caps, boldfacing, italics, underlining, outlining, and shadowing. 
D) Writers should always use all caps to emphasize their ideas.

Question 20

____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on...

Each and every is an example of a _________________ phrase.

Professional writers develop a system of writing and revising that works for them; they may revise at any point in the process.

The best way to evaluate the effectiveness of your message is through ___________________ from the reader.

____________________ is composed of informal words with arbitrary and extravagantly changed meanings. These words quickly go out of fashion because they are no longer appealing when everyone begins to understand them.

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers except

Tyler used a bulleted list on his résumé to describe his previous job duties. Which of the following items from his list does not demonstrate parallel structure?

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

Only main ideas should be included in a microblog.

Which of the following is the best advice to follow when you proofread a routine document?

Microblogging

You should follow the same proofreading process for a routine document and a complex document.

The dangers of using slang in business writing include

You can often reduce flabby expressions to single words.

Empty space on a page is called ____________.

Which of the following statements about revising business messages is most accurate?

Well-designed documents give the impression that the writer is intelligent.

____________________ involves checking for problems with spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format.

Monica's supervisor has expressed concern about the readability of her messages, claiming that paragraphs are often too long. What aspect of her writing should Monica focus on to address this issue?

Which statement regarding type sizes and fonts is most accurate?

____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting 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 4: Revising Business Messages

Each and every is an example of a _________________ phrase.

Professional writers develop a system of writing and revising that works for them; they may revise at any point in the process.

The best way to evaluate the effectiveness of your message is through ___________________ from the reader.

____________________ is composed of informal words with arbitrary and extravagantly changed meanings. These words quickly go out of fashion because they are no longer appealing when everyone begins to understand them.

All of the following sentences contain unnecessary fillers except

Tyler used a bulleted list on his résumé to describe his previous job duties. Which of the following items from his list does not demonstrate parallel structure?

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

Only main ideas should be included in a microblog.

Which of the following is the best advice to follow when you proofread a routine document?

Microblogging

You should follow the same proofreading process for a routine document and a complex document.

The dangers of using slang in business writing include

You can often reduce flabby expressions to single words.

Empty space on a page is called ____________.

Which of the following statements about revising business messages is most accurate?

Well-designed documents give the impression that the writer is intelligent.

____________________ involves checking for problems with spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format.

Monica's supervisor has expressed concern about the readability of her messages, claiming that paragraphs are often too long. What aspect of her writing should Monica focus on to address this issue?

Which statement regarding type sizes and fonts is most accurate?

____________________ consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

Succeeding in the Mobile and Social Workplace

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Drafting 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