Question 1

This sentence contains parallel construction: Our new copier sorts, collates, and it can staple documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Use phrases such as please do not hesitate to and feel free to to make your writing sound businesslike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The third phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes revising, proofreading, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The third phase of the 3-x-3 writing...

Question 4

Expert writers agree that a significant amount of time should be spent on the revision phase of the writing process.Describe what takes place during the revision phase of the writing process, and explain why this phase is so important.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
The third pha

Question 5

Headings are used only in reports; they are never used in letters, memos, or e-mail messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The sentence In the event that you earn your master's degree, please consider applying again could be made more effective by eliminating a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A trite business phrase such as as per your request

Accepted Answer

A)  contains unnecessary redundancy. 
B)  is a stale expression that other writers have used over the years. 
C)  is unclear because it is too technical. 
D)  sounds professional and businesslike. 
A)  contains unnecessary redundancy. 
B)  is a stale expression that other writers have used over the years. 
C)  is unclear because it is too technical. 
D)  sounds professional and businesslike.

Question 8

____________________ is the process of analyzing whether your message has achieved its purpose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of analyzing whether...

Question 9

The best way to evaluate the success of your communication is through ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Most experts who have had a lot of practice can prepare a perfect document on the first try.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

One of the best ways to ensure rapid comprehension of ideas is through the use of numbered or ____________________ lists.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the best ways to ensure...

Question 13

Words such as as per your request, please do not hesitate to, and enclosed please find are stale expressions that other writers have used over the years.These expressions are known as ____________________ business phrases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words such as as per your request,...

Question 14

Which of the following sentences sounds most conversational?

Accepted Answer

A)  The undersigned is sincerely grateful for the kind assistance you provided last week. 
B)  Thanks for your help last week. 
C)  It is my sincere hope that it was not too much of an inconvenience for you to sacrifice your valuable time to assist a colleague last week. 
D)  My sincere gratitude is offered to you in exchange for the support you offered to me last week. 
A)  The undersigned is sincerely grateful for the kind assistance you provided last week. 
B)  Thanks for your help last week. 
C)  It is my sincere hope that it was not too much of an inconvenience for you to sacrifice your valuable time to assist a colleague last week. 
D)  My sincere gratitude is offered to you in exchange for the support you offered to me last week.

Question 15

To add exuberance to your business documents, freely use words such as totally, definitely, extremely, and actually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

This sentence contains parallel construction: Our new copier sorts, collates, and it can staple documents.

Use phrases such as please do not hesitate to and feel free to to make your writing sound businesslike.

The third phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes revising, proofreading, and ____________________.

Expert writers agree that a significant amount of time should be spent on the revision phase of the writing process.Describe what takes place during the revision phase of the writing process, and explain why this phase is so important.

Headings are used only in reports; they are never used in letters, memos, or e-mail messages.

The sentence In the event that you earn your master's degree, please consider applying again could be made more effective by eliminating a(n)

A trite business phrase such as as per your request

____________________ is the process of analyzing whether your message has achieved its purpose.

The best way to evaluate the success of your communication is through ____________________.

Most experts who have had a lot of practice can prepare a perfect document on the first try.

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

One of the best ways to ensure rapid comprehension of ideas is through the use of numbered or ____________________ lists.

Words such as as per your request, please do not hesitate to, and enclosed please find are stale expressions that other writers have used over the years.These expressions are known as ____________________ business phrases.

Which of the following sentences sounds most conversational?

To add exuberance to your business documents, freely use words such as totally, definitely, extremely, and actually.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

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, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters

Exam 6: Revising Business Messages

This sentence contains parallel construction: Our new copier sorts, collates, and it can staple documents.

Use phrases such as please do not hesitate to and feel free to to make your writing sound businesslike.

The third phase of the 3-x-3 writing process includes revising, proofreading, and ____________________.

Expert writers agree that a significant amount of time should be spent on the revision phase of the writing process.Describe what takes place during the revision phase of the writing process, and explain why this phase is so important.

Headings are used only in reports; they are never used in letters, memos, or e-mail messages.

The sentence In the event that you earn your master's degree, please consider applying again could be made more effective by eliminating a(n)

A trite business phrase such as as per your request

____________________ is the process of analyzing whether your message has achieved its purpose.

The best way to evaluate the success of your communication is through ____________________.

Most experts who have had a lot of practice can prepare a perfect document on the first try.

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

One of the best ways to ensure rapid comprehension of ideas is through the use of numbered or ____________________ lists.

Words such as as per your request, please do not hesitate to, and enclosed please find are stale expressions that other writers have used over the years.These expressions are known as ____________________ business phrases.

Which of the following sentences sounds most conversational?

To add exuberance to your business documents, freely use words such as totally, definitely, extremely, and actually.

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

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, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters