Question 1

Using the "you" attitude means putting the sender's priorities first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Read the following paragraph and add transitions to connect ideas and sentences:
The world is getting smaller every day.Most people use electronic gadgets for communication.Distances between countries are shrinking daily.Travel is easier than ever before.Road and rail transit is too slow for modern travelers.Air travel is quick and easy.Cultural and social boundaries are blurring.Ideas,languages,and popular culture spread across the globe almost instantly.National cultures are making way for a unified global culture.Technology has played a major part in globalization.

Accepted Answer

The world is getting smaller every day,a

Question 3

Words or phrases that connect ideas by showing how one thought is related to another are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) clichés 
B) jargon 
C) transitions 
D) buzzwords 
E) slang 
A) clichés 
B) jargon 
C) transitions 
D) buzzwords 
E) slang

Question 4

"Though fully electric cars are gaining popularity,their practicality for long-distance travelers remains in some doubt." Which of the following is the best support sentence to follow this topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) Fully electric cars could be the next big development in automotive history. 
B) Most large auto manufacturers are concentrating on the development of electric vehicles. 
C) A hybrid vehicle combines an internal combustion engine with an electric propulsion system. 
D) Solar cars are primarily demonstration vehicles, while hybrid cars are quite common. 
E) Electric cars can travel only a limited distance on a single charge and charging stations are rare. 
A) Fully electric cars could be the next big development in automotive history. 
B) Most large auto manufacturers are concentrating on the development of electric vehicles. 
C) A hybrid vehicle combines an internal combustion engine with an electric propulsion system. 
D) Solar cars are primarily demonstration vehicles, while hybrid cars are quite common. 
E) Electric cars can travel only a limited distance on a single charge and charging stations are rare.

Question 5

When a paragraph is to be developed,by providing examples of a general idea,which of the following methods should be used?

Accepted Answer

A) contrast 
B) comparison 
C) cause and effect 
D) illustration 
E) repetition 
A) contrast 
B) comparison 
C) cause and effect 
D) illustration 
E) repetition

Question 6

________ are milder synonyms that are sometimes used in place of strong words to convey meaning without carrying negative connotations.

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperboles 
B) Metaphors 
C) Transitions 
D) Rhetorics 
E) Euphemisms 
A) Hyperboles 
B) Metaphors 
C) Transitions 
D) Rhetorics 
E) Euphemisms

Question 7

Which of the following methods is used when you want to use similarities or differences to develop the main idea in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A) illustration 
B) comparison or contrast 
C) cause and effect 
D) classification 
E) repetition 
A) illustration 
B) comparison or contrast 
C) cause and effect 
D) classification 
E) repetition

Question 8

In a paragraph,the support sentences ________.

Accepted Answer

A) need not be connected to the topic sentence 
B) are usually the first sentence of the paragraph 
C) are less specific than the topic sentence 
D) provide examples or evidence for the topic 
E) introduce the topic to be covered 
A) need not be connected to the topic sentence 
B) are usually the first sentence of the paragraph 
C) are less specific than the topic sentence 
D) provide examples or evidence for the topic 
E) introduce the topic to be covered

Question 9

Briefly describe at least four word processing capabilities that can help business writers shape their writing.

Accepted Answer

Most word processing programs contain fe

Question 10

Which of the following is the best example of a topic sentence for a paragraph on the disadvantages of urban living?

Accepted Answer

A) Though urbanization offers us several benefits, it comes with its own costs. 
B) The number of cities in the developing world is increasing by the day. 
C) A city is generally an urban settlement with a large population. 
D) Increasing urbanization is a feature of our times. 
E) Urbanization is the physical growth of urban areas as a result of global change. 
A) Though urbanization offers us several benefits, it comes with its own costs. 
B) The number of cities in the developing world is increasing by the day. 
C) A city is generally an urban settlement with a large population. 
D) Increasing urbanization is a feature of our times. 
E) Urbanization is the physical growth of urban areas as a result of global change.

Question 11

Discuss the various types of biases and methods to avoid these.

Accepted Answer

Biased language unfairly and even unethi

Question 12

An abstract word stands for something you can touch,see,or visualize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Newly coined terms often associated with technology,business,or cultural changes are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) concrete words 
B) buzzwords 
C) abstractions 
D) clichés 
E) transitions 
A) concrete words 
B) buzzwords 
C) abstractions 
D) clichés 
E) transitions

Question 14

Jargon is an efficient way to communicate within the specific groups that understand these terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ sentences,usually the first one in the paragraph,give readers a summary of the general idea that will be covered in the rest of the paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A) Cause-and-effect 
B) Transition 
C) Topic 
D) Support 
E) Summary 
A) Cause-and-effect 
B) Transition 
C) Topic 
D) Support 
E) Summary

Question 16

A sentence that expresses two or more independent but related thoughts of equal importance,usually joined by and,but,or or,is called a ________ sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) compound-complex 
C) complex 
D) compound 
E) simple-complex 
A) simple 
B) compound-complex 
C) complex 
D) compound 
E) simple-complex

Question 17

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

A) An acknowledged success, the program to improve attendance was first implemented by the mayor. 
B) The mayor, who is very popular in the area, has implemented a number of educational policies. 
C) The program to make school lunches healthier was undertaken by the mayor. 
D) Despite initial reluctance from schools, the school lunch program was undertaken by the mayor. 
E) The school lunch program in the city was spearheaded by the mayor, who is very popular. 
A) An acknowledged success, the program to improve attendance was first implemented by the mayor. 
B) The mayor, who is very popular in the area, has implemented a number of educational policies. 
C) The program to make school lunches healthier was undertaken by the mayor. 
D) Despite initial reluctance from schools, the school lunch program was undertaken by the mayor. 
E) The school lunch program in the city was spearheaded by the mayor, who is very popular.

Question 18

List four methods of using transitions to help make paragraphs coherent.

Accepted Answer

Transitions connect ideas by showing how

Question 19

Kate has to write an article explaining why a particular candidate for president is,in her opinion,better than another.Which of the following transitional methods is the best option for her to structure the article?

Accepted Answer

A) additional detail 
B) repetition 
C) a cause-and-effect relationship 
D) contrast 
E) condition 
A) additional detail 
B) repetition 
C) a cause-and-effect relationship 
D) contrast 
E) condition

Question 20

Rewrite the following passage in the passive voice: The library committee has decided to allot 35 percent of the library's yearly grant to the purchase of new computers and computer hardware.The committee decided to increase its purchase of new technology as these facilities are popular among its patrons.Approximately 75 percent of library patrons use the surfing and email facilities.Borrowing rates for books,magazines and DVDs have decreased sharply over the past few years.The library committee has therefore decided to focus on new technology to attract the new generation.

Accepted Answer

It has been decided that 35 percent of t

Using the "you" attitude means putting the sender's priorities first.

Words or phrases that connect ideas by showing how one thought is related to another are called ________.

"Though fully electric cars are gaining popularity,their practicality for long-distance travelers remains in some doubt." Which of the following is the best support sentence to follow this topic sentence?

When a paragraph is to be developed,by providing examples of a general idea,which of the following methods should be used?

________ are milder synonyms that are sometimes used in place of strong words to convey meaning without carrying negative connotations.

Which of the following methods is used when you want to use similarities or differences to develop the main idea in a paragraph?

In a paragraph,the support sentences ________.

Briefly describe at least four word processing capabilities that can help business writers shape their writing.

Which of the following is the best example of a topic sentence for a paragraph on the disadvantages of urban living?

Discuss the various types of biases and methods to avoid these.

An abstract word stands for something you can touch,see,or visualize.

Newly coined terms often associated with technology,business,or cultural changes are known as ________.

Jargon is an efficient way to communicate within the specific groups that understand these terms.

________ sentences,usually the first one in the paragraph,give readers a summary of the general idea that will be covered in the rest of the paragraph.

A sentence that expresses two or more independent but related thoughts of equal importance,usually joined by and,but,or or,is called a ________ sentence.

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

List four methods of using transitions to help make paragraphs coherent.

Kate has to write an article explaining why a particular candidate for president is,in her opinion,better than another.Which of the following transitional methods is the best option for her to structure the article?

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Exam 4: Writing Business Messages

Using the "you" attitude means putting the sender's priorities first.

Words or phrases that connect ideas by showing how one thought is related to another are called ________.

"Though fully electric cars are gaining popularity,their practicality for long-distance travelers remains in some doubt." Which of the following is the best support sentence to follow this topic sentence?

When a paragraph is to be developed,by providing examples of a general idea,which of the following methods should be used?

________ are milder synonyms that are sometimes used in place of strong words to convey meaning without carrying negative connotations.

Which of the following methods is used when you want to use similarities or differences to develop the main idea in a paragraph?

In a paragraph,the support sentences ________.

Briefly describe at least four word processing capabilities that can help business writers shape their writing.

Which of the following is the best example of a topic sentence for a paragraph on the disadvantages of urban living?

Discuss the various types of biases and methods to avoid these.

An abstract word stands for something you can touch,see,or visualize.

Newly coined terms often associated with technology,business,or cultural changes are known as ________.

Jargon is an efficient way to communicate within the specific groups that understand these terms.

________ sentences,usually the first one in the paragraph,give readers a summary of the general idea that will be covered in the rest of the paragraph.

A sentence that expresses two or more independent but related thoughts of equal importance,usually joined by and,but,or or,is called a ________ sentence.

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

List four methods of using transitions to help make paragraphs coherent.

Kate has to write an article explaining why a particular candidate for president is,in her opinion,better than another.Which of the following transitional methods is the best option for her to structure the article?

Understanding Business Communication in Todays Workplace

Mastering Team Skills and Interpersonal Communication

Planning Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Understanding and Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

Developing Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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