Question 1

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

Question 2

One question you should ask yourself when you collect research is What does the receiver need to know about this topic?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To emphasize an idea through mechanics, place it in

Accepted Answer

A)  boldface. 
B)  a different font style. 
C)  italics. 
D)  Any of these techniques would emphasize the idea. 
A)  boldface. 
B)  a different font style. 
C)  italics. 
D)  Any of these techniques would emphasize the idea.

Question 4

The indirect strategy works well with three kinds of messages: (a) bad news, (b) ideas that require persuasion, and (c) sensitive news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Nicola is collecting information for a business document she is writing. This collection process is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nicola is collecting information for a business...

Question 6

What kind of sentence contains only one independent 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 7

Brainstorming is an ineffective research technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Before composing a business document, you should gather information that will answer which of these questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will I have enough time to complete thorough research? 
B)  What is the receiver to do? 
C)  What information will be the easiest to locate? 
D)  How will I use this information? 
A)  Will I have enough time to complete thorough research? 
B)  What is the receiver to do? 
C)  What information will be the easiest to locate? 
D)  How will I use this information?

Question 9

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 10

When you develop a major component on an outline into subpoints, you must have at least two subpoints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Passive voice should never be used in business writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visit our website to learn more about our newest product line. 
B)  The conference will be held on Monday, but few managers will be able to attend. 
C)  Employers are now using social media sites to screen applicants; therefore, job seekers are advised to clean up their digital presence. 
D)  Because of rising insurance premiums, many companies are offering employee-wellness incentives. 
A)  Visit our website to learn more about our newest product line. 
B)  The conference will be held on Monday, but few managers will be able to attend. 
C)  Employers are now using social media sites to screen applicants; therefore, job seekers are advised to clean up their digital presence. 
D)  Because of rising insurance premiums, many companies are offering employee-wellness incentives.

Question 13

Paragraphs are coherent when

Accepted Answer

A)  all sentences are written in the active voice. 
B)  each sentence includes dependent and independent clauses. 
C)  ideas are linked; that is, one idea leads logically to the next. 
D)  All answer choices are correct. 
A)  all sentences are written in the active voice. 
B)  each sentence includes dependent and independent clauses. 
C)  ideas are linked; that is, one idea leads logically to the next. 
D)  All answer choices are correct.

Question 14

To build paragraph coherence, a writer should

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat a key idea by using the same expression or a similar one. 
B)  use pronouns to refer to previous nouns. 
C)  show connections with transitional expressions. 
D)  All answer choices can build paragraph coherence. 
A)  repeat a key idea by using the same expression or a similar one. 
B)  use pronouns to refer to previous nouns. 
C)  show connections with transitional expressions. 
D)  All answer choices can build paragraph coherence.

Question 15

All of the following are informal research methods except

Accepted Answer

A)  interviewing the target audience. 
B)  conducting a scientific experiment. 
C)  looking in company files. 
D)  brainstorming for ideas. 
A)  interviewing the target audience. 
B)  conducting a scientific experiment. 
C)  looking in company files. 
D)  brainstorming for ideas.

Question 16

Modifiers

Accepted Answer

A)  must be placed close to the words they describe or limit. 
B)  are always used in active-voice sentences. 
C)  should be avoided in business writing. 
D)  are always used in passive-voice sentences. 
A)  must be placed close to the words they describe or limit. 
B)  are always used in active-voice sentences. 
C)  should be avoided in business writing. 
D)  are always used in passive-voice sentences.

Question 17

A ____________________ sentence contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ sentence contains two independent clauses...

Question 18

When brainstorming to generate ideas, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  critique each idea as it is suggested. 
B)  record ideas without judging them. 
C)  always work alone for greater efficiency. 
D)  allow no more than five ideas to be discussed. 
A)  critique each idea as it is suggested. 
B)  record ideas without judging them. 
C)  always work alone for greater efficiency. 
D)  allow no more than five ideas to be discussed.

Question 19

The following sentence contains a dangling or misplaced modifier: Working all night, the brief was filed with the court on time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The indirect strategy is most appropriate for what kind of messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bad-news messages 
B)  Sensitive messages 
C)  Persuasive messages 
D)  The indirect strategy is appropriate for all answer choices. 
A)  Bad-news messages 
B)  Sensitive messages 
C)  Persuasive messages 
D)  The indirect strategy is appropriate for all answer choices.

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

One question you should ask yourself when you collect research is What does the receiver need to know about this topic?

To emphasize an idea through mechanics, place it in

The indirect strategy works well with three kinds of messages: (a) bad news, (b) ideas that require persuasion, and (c) sensitive news.

Nicola is collecting information for a business document she is writing. This collection process is called ____________________.

What kind of sentence contains only one independent clause?

Brainstorming is an ineffective research technique.

Before composing a business document, you should gather information that will answer which of these questions?

Which of the following is a formal research method?

When you develop a major component on an outline into subpoints, you must have at least two subpoints.

Passive voice should never be used in business writing.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Paragraphs are coherent when

To build paragraph coherence, a writer should

All of the following are informal research methods except

Modifiers

A ____________________ sentence contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

When brainstorming to generate ideas, you should

The following sentence contains a dangling or misplaced modifier: Working all night, the brief was filed with the court on time.

The indirect strategy is most appropriate for what kind of messages?

Communicating in the Digital Age 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 and Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters

Exam 3: Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

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

One question you should ask yourself when you collect research is What does the receiver need to know about this topic?

To emphasize an idea through mechanics, place it in

The indirect strategy works well with three kinds of messages: (a) bad news, (b) ideas that require persuasion, and (c) sensitive news.

Nicola is collecting information for a business document she is writing. This collection process is called ____________________.

What kind of sentence contains only one independent clause?

Brainstorming is an ineffective research technique.

Before composing a business document, you should gather information that will answer which of these questions?

Which of the following is a formal research method?

When you develop a major component on an outline into subpoints, you must have at least two subpoints.

Passive voice should never be used in business writing.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Paragraphs are coherent when

To build paragraph coherence, a writer should

All of the following are informal research methods except

Modifiers

A ____________________ sentence contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

When brainstorming to generate ideas, you should

The following sentence contains a dangling or misplaced modifier: Working all night, the brief was filed with the court on time.

The indirect strategy is most appropriate for what kind of messages?

Communicating in the Digital Age 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 and Resumes in the Digital Age

Interviewing and Following up

Correction Symbols and Proofreading Marks

Document Format Guide

Documentation Formats

Filters