Question 1

________ a document involves correcting its grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and mechanics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ a document involves correcting its grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and...

Question 2

The sentence There are five new items that we will add to our menu next week could be made more concise by eliminating a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) redundancy 
B) flabby expression 
C) opening filler 
D) long lead-in 
A) redundancy 
B) flabby expression 
C) opening filler 
D) long lead-in

Question 3

Effectively editing,proofreading,and evaluating your writing demands objectivity and a willingness to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) print every message 
B) cut words and sentences 
C) ​read each message at least five times before submitting 
D) avoid e-mail 
A) print every message 
B) cut words and sentences 
C) ​read each message at least five times before submitting 
D) avoid e-mail

Question 4

The best way to evaluate your finished written message is by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) determining the readability level 
B) running it through a grammar/style checker program 
C) receiving feedback 
D) asking someone to proofread it for you 
A) determining the readability level 
B) running it through a grammar/style checker program 
C) receiving feedback 
D) asking someone to proofread it for you

Question 5

Alexis must proofread a complex business document.What is the best advice you can give her?

Accepted Answer

A) Proofread the document on your computer screen to save paper. 
B) Be prepared to find errors. 
C) Read the document just once to save time. 
D) Alexis should do all of these. 
A) Proofread the document on your computer screen to save paper. 
B) Be prepared to find errors. 
C) Read the document just once to save time. 
D) Alexis should do all of these.

Question 6

Breaking up long paragraphs into shorter chunks is a way to increase ________.

Accepted Answer

A) alignment 
B) word count 
C) white space 
D) correctness 
A) alignment 
B) word count 
C) white space 
D) correctness

Question 7

Routine documents and complex documents can be effectively proofread using the same method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the most accurate statement about slang and buzzwords?

Accepted Answer

A) If you want to sound professional,avoid using slangy expressions and buzzwords in your writing. 
B) Buzzwords are informal words with arbitrary and extravagantly changed meanings that quickly go out of fashion. 
C) Buzzwords are technical terms that are meant to express rather than impress. 
D) Slang and buzzwords will help your writing sound hip and current. 
A) If you want to sound professional,avoid using slangy expressions and buzzwords in your writing. 
B) Buzzwords are informal words with arbitrary and extravagantly changed meanings that quickly go out of fashion. 
C) Buzzwords are technical terms that are meant to express rather than impress. 
D) Slang and buzzwords will help your writing sound hip and current.

Question 9

The first word of every item in a numbered or bulleted list should not be capitalized because the item is part of a larger whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Confirming your use ofaffectvs.effectwhen proofreading is an example of checking for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) spelling 
B) grammar 
C) tone 
D) format 
A) spelling 
B) grammar 
C) tone 
D) format

Question 11

________ are technical expressions that have become fashionable and often are meant to impress rather than express.These empty words include such expressions as optimize,incentivize,right-size,and paradigm shift.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are technical expressions that have become...

Question 12

Slang and buzzwords in business writing can make you sound unprofessional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Common expressions known as clichés are effective in business writing because they are universally understood and conversational.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_________ expressions repeat meaning and include unnecessary words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ expressions repeat meaning and include unnecessary...

Question 15

Today's advanced spell checkers are capable of identifying all spelling errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The primary goal of business writing is to impress your reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You receive a printed document back from your supervisor with three short underlines (≡)under several letters.In those places,she is suggesting that you ________ .

Accepted Answer

A) delete the word 
B) capitalize the word 
C) insert more information 
D) ​start a new paragraph 
A) delete the word 
B) capitalize the word 
C) insert more information 
D) ​start a new paragraph

Question 18

A major revision task involves assessing the clarity of your message to ensure that it is easily understood.Describe three techniques that can add clarity to your writing.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.Techniques for

Question 19

You have created a bulleted list showing features that you are including on your company's Facebook page.Which of the following items is not parallel with the others?

Accepted Answer

A) Links to important pages on our company's website 
B) Photos showing customers using our products 
C) We will hold a weekly prize giveaway 
D) Information about upcoming events 
A) Links to important pages on our company's website 
B) Photos showing customers using our products 
C) We will hold a weekly prize giveaway 
D) Information about upcoming events

Question 20

Underlining,bold type,or italics can be used to call attention to important points and terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________ a document involves correcting its grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and mechanics.

The sentence There are five new items that we will add to our menu next week could be made more concise by eliminating a(n)________.

Effectively editing,proofreading,and evaluating your writing demands objectivity and a willingness to ________.

The best way to evaluate your finished written message is by ________.

Alexis must proofread a complex business document.What is the best advice you can give her?

Breaking up long paragraphs into shorter chunks is a way to increase ________.

Routine documents and complex documents can be effectively proofread using the same method.

What is the most accurate statement about slang and buzzwords?

The first word of every item in a numbered or bulleted list should not be capitalized because the item is part of a larger whole.

Confirming your use ofaffectvs.effectwhen proofreading is an example of checking for ________.

________ are technical expressions that have become fashionable and often are meant to impress rather than express.These empty words include such expressions as optimize,incentivize,right-size,and paradigm shift.

Slang and buzzwords in business writing can make you sound unprofessional.

Common expressions known as clichés are effective in business writing because they are universally understood and conversational.

_________ expressions repeat meaning and include unnecessary words.

Today's advanced spell checkers are capable of identifying all spelling errors.

The primary goal of business writing is to impress your reader.

You receive a printed document back from your supervisor with three short underlines (≡)under several letters.In those places,she is suggesting that you ________ .

A major revision task involves assessing the clarity of your message to ensure that it is easily understood.Describe three techniques that can add clarity to your writing.

You have created a bulleted list showing features that you are including on your company's Facebook page.Which of the following items is not parallel with the others?

Underlining,bold type,or italics can be used to call attention to important points and terms.

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

________ a document involves correcting its grammar,spelling,punctuation,format,and mechanics.

The sentence There are five new items that we will add to our menu next week could be made more concise by eliminating a(n)________.

Effectively editing,proofreading,and evaluating your writing demands objectivity and a willingness to ________.

The best way to evaluate your finished written message is by ________.

Alexis must proofread a complex business document.What is the best advice you can give her?

Breaking up long paragraphs into shorter chunks is a way to increase ________.

Routine documents and complex documents can be effectively proofread using the same method.

What is the most accurate statement about slang and buzzwords?

The first word of every item in a numbered or bulleted list should not be capitalized because the item is part of a larger whole.

Confirming your use ofaffectvs.effectwhen proofreading is an example of checking for ________.

________ are technical expressions that have become fashionable and often are meant to impress rather than express.These empty words include such expressions as optimize,incentivize,right-size,and paradigm shift.

Slang and buzzwords in business writing can make you sound unprofessional.

Common expressions known as clichés are effective in business writing because they are universally understood and conversational.

_________ expressions repeat meaning and include unnecessary words.

Today's advanced spell checkers are capable of identifying all spelling errors.

The primary goal of business writing is to impress your reader.

You receive a printed document back from your supervisor with three short underlines (≡)under several letters.In those places,she is suggesting that you ________ .

A major revision task involves assessing the clarity of your message to ensure that it is easily understood.Describe three techniques that can add clarity to your writing.

You have created a bulleted list showing features that you are including on your company's Facebook page.Which of the following items is not parallel with the others?

Underlining,bold type,or italics can be used to call attention to important points and terms.

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