Question 1

Headings are appropriate only in messages that will be submitted as hard copies,such as reports or letters.They should not be used in electronic messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nouns ending in-tion,-ment,and-anceare sometimes called ________ nouns because they can suck the life out of active verbs.

Accepted Answer

A) slang 
B) zombie 
C) dead 
D) buried 
A) slang 
B) zombie 
C) dead 
D) buried

Question 3

Which of the following sentences avoids a cliché?

Accepted Answer

A) First and foremost,I would like to thank you for attending. 
B) We need to think outside the box in creating new products. 
C) His presentation was well received by the board of trustees. 
D) Meeting that early deadline is easier said than done. 
A) First and foremost,I would like to thank you for attending. 
B) We need to think outside the box in creating new products. 
C) His presentation was well received by the board of trustees. 
D) Meeting that early deadline is easier said than done.

Question 4

Careful proofreaders should look for problems with spelling,grammar,punctuation,names and numbers,and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Careful proofreaders should look for problems with...

Question 5

Bold,italics,and underliningare examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ​typefaces 
B) flags 
C) fonts 
D) ​headings 
A) ​typefaces 
B) flags 
C) fonts 
D) ​headings

Question 6

The phrase create a reduction in costs contains an example of a buried verb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_______ expressions can often be shortened to one word.

Accepted Answer

A) Trite 
B) Slang 
C) Lead-in 
D) Flabby 
A) Trite 
B) Slang 
C) Lead-in 
D) Flabby

Question 8

The flabby expressionat this point in timecould be replaced by which of the following words?

Accepted Answer

A) now 
B) currently 
C) presently 
D) All of the choices 
A) now 
B) currently 
C) presently 
D) All of the choices

Question 9

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of trite business phrases?

Accepted Answer

A) The application will be sent under separate cover. 
B) Enclosed please find a coupon to use during your next visit. 
C) We have received your loan application. 
D) Please do not hesitate to call me if you have questions. 
A) The application will be sent under separate cover. 
B) Enclosed please find a coupon to use during your next visit. 
C) We have received your loan application. 
D) Please do not hesitate to call me if you have questions.

Question 10

You are preparing a complex business proposal to submit to your company's board of directors.In addition to spelling,list four areas that you should check closely for problems.Then,describe five techniques you will use to proofread this complex document.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.To ensure corr

Question 11

________ refers to phrasing all the lines in a list consistently,such as starting each with a verb.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to phrasing all the lines...

Question 12

________ means improving the content and sentence structure of your message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ means improving the content and sentence...

Question 13

Bulleted lists are most effective for items representing a sequence or chronology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the importance of conciseness in business writing and microblogging.Then describe three techniques you can use to make your writing concise.Give a before-and-after example of each technique.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.Conciseness in

Question 15

Which of the following sentences does not contain any buried verbs?

Accepted Answer

A) The health care industry is dependent on a highly trained staff. 
B) The task force reached a conclusion that the company should go public. 
C) In some parts of the world,business is not conducted over meals. 
D) We have made plans to create a reduction in our operating expenses. 
A) The health care industry is dependent on a highly trained staff. 
B) The task force reached a conclusion that the company should go public. 
C) In some parts of the world,business is not conducted over meals. 
D) We have made plans to create a reduction in our operating expenses.

Question 16

Ragged right margins (without alignment or justification)provide more white space and improve readability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Add end punctuation to a numbered or bulleted list only if the items in the list are complete sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following phrases is free of redundancies?

Accepted Answer

A) Essential items 
B) Big in size 
C) Combined together 
D) New beginning 
A) Essential items 
B) Big in size 
C) Combined together 
D) New beginning

Question 19

Editingandproofreadingare interchangeable terms for correcting a message's grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and mechanics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

This is to inform you that is an effective way to begin a message because it speaks directly to the reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Headings are appropriate only in messages that will be submitted as hard copies,such as reports or letters.They should not be used in electronic messages.

Nouns ending in-tion,-ment,and-anceare sometimes called ________ nouns because they can suck the life out of active verbs.

Which of the following sentences avoids a cliché?

Careful proofreaders should look for problems with spelling,grammar,punctuation,names and numbers,and ________.

Bold,italics,and underliningare examples of ________.

The phrase create a reduction in costs contains an example of a buried verb.

_______ expressions can often be shortened to one word.

The flabby expressionat this point in timecould be replaced by which of the following words?

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of trite business phrases?

You are preparing a complex business proposal to submit to your company's board of directors.In addition to spelling,list four areas that you should check closely for problems.Then,describe five techniques you will use to proofread this complex document.

________ refers to phrasing all the lines in a list consistently,such as starting each with a verb.

________ means improving the content and sentence structure of your message.

Bulleted lists are most effective for items representing a sequence or chronology.

Explain the importance of conciseness in business writing and microblogging.Then describe three techniques you can use to make your writing concise.Give a before-and-after example of each technique.

Which of the following sentences does not contain any buried verbs?

Ragged right margins (without alignment or justification)provide more white space and improve readability.

Add end punctuation to a numbered or bulleted list only if the items in the list are complete sentences.

Which of the following phrases is free of redundancies?

Editingandproofreadingare interchangeable terms for correcting a message's grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and mechanics.

This is to inform you that is an effective way to begin a message because it speaks directly to the reader.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters

Exam 6: Revising Business Messages

Headings are appropriate only in messages that will be submitted as hard copies,such as reports or letters.They should not be used in electronic messages.

Nouns ending in-tion,-ment,and-anceare sometimes called ________ nouns because they can suck the life out of active verbs.

Which of the following sentences avoids a cliché?

Careful proofreaders should look for problems with spelling,grammar,punctuation,names and numbers,and ________.

Bold,italics,and underliningare examples of ________.

The phrase create a reduction in costs contains an example of a buried verb.

_______ expressions can often be shortened to one word.

The flabby expressionat this point in timecould be replaced by which of the following words?

Which of the following sentences avoids the use of trite business phrases?

You are preparing a complex business proposal to submit to your company's board of directors.In addition to spelling,list four areas that you should check closely for problems.Then,describe five techniques you will use to proofread this complex document.

________ refers to phrasing all the lines in a list consistently,such as starting each with a verb.

________ means improving the content and sentence structure of your message.

Bulleted lists are most effective for items representing a sequence or chronology.

Explain the importance of conciseness in business writing and microblogging.Then describe three techniques you can use to make your writing concise.Give a before-and-after example of each technique.

Which of the following sentences does not contain any buried verbs?

Ragged right margins (without alignment or justification)provide more white space and improve readability.

Add end punctuation to a numbered or bulleted list only if the items in the list are complete sentences.

Which of the following phrases is free of redundancies?

Editingandproofreadingare interchangeable terms for correcting a message's grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and mechanics.

This is to inform you that is an effective way to begin a message because it speaks directly to the reader.

Business Communication in the Digital Age

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Informal Business Reports

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters