Question 1

A(n)complex sentence expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

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The answer of A(n)complex sentence expresses one main thought and...

Question 2

Which of the following is a content word?

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A) around 
B) she 
C) jump 
D) the 
A) around 
B) she 
C) jump 
D) the

Question 3

Abstract words should be completely avoided in business writing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bias-free language avoids words or phrases that unfairly and even unethically categorize or stigmatize people in ways related to gender,race,ethnicity,age,or disability.

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The answer of Bias-free language avoids words or phrases that...

Question 5

Abstract words are direct,vivid,clear,and exact.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Enlivening business messages with humour will always please your readers,especially if they don't know you very well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In business communication you must be careful to use words that are low in connotative meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In business writing,the topic sentence of each paragraph is usually implied rather than explicit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

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A) "David is a good worker,and he deserves a raise." 
B) "Because David is a good worker,he deserves a raise." 
C) "David,a good worker,deserves a raise." 
D) "Having been a good worker,David will no doubt receive a raise." 
A) "David is a good worker,and he deserves a raise." 
B) "Because David is a good worker,he deserves a raise." 
C) "David,a good worker,deserves a raise." 
D) "Having been a good worker,David will no doubt receive a raise."

Question 10

Mail merge lets you personalize form letters by inserting names and addresses from a database.

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The answer of Mail merge lets you personalize form letters...

Question 11

Explain what it means to choose "words that communicate," then list four techniques for selecting the best words when writing business messages.

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Choosing words that communicate means fi

Question 12

Functional words express relationships and have only one unchanging meaning in any given context.

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The answer of Functional words express relationships and have only...

Question 13

A complex sentence is one characterized by ______________

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A) two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 
B) a single subject and a single predicate plus any modifying phrases. 
C) two or more independent clauses along with all modifying phrases. 
D) an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses related to it. 
A) two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. 
B) a single subject and a single predicate plus any modifying phrases. 
C) two or more independent clauses along with all modifying phrases. 
D) an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses related to it.

Question 14

The denotative meaning of a word is its literal,dictionary meaning,whereas the connotative meaning includes all the associations and feelings it evokes.

Accepted Answer

denotative

Question 15

The best approach to getting someone to buy a magazine subscription from your charity group would be to say ______________

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A) "Please buy a subscription;our group really needs the money." 
B) "If you buy a subscription from me I'll make my quota." 
C) "This magazine will keep you informed on issues that affect your daily life." 
D) "Our group doesn't get any assistance from government agencies,so these magazine sales are our main source of funding." 
A) "Please buy a subscription;our group really needs the money." 
B) "If you buy a subscription from me I'll make my quota." 
C) "This magazine will keep you informed on issues that affect your daily life." 
D) "Our group doesn't get any assistance from government agencies,so these magazine sales are our main source of funding."

Question 16

Good business letters use language that is as formal as possible and use proven terminology such as "please be advised that" and "we are in receipt of."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To downplay a dependent clause in a complex sentence,you ______________

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A) place it at the beginning of the sentence. 
B) place it at the end of the sentence. 
C) bury it in the middle of the sentence. 
D) set it off with a semicolon. 
A) place it at the beginning of the sentence. 
B) place it at the end of the sentence. 
C) bury it in the middle of the sentence. 
D) set it off with a semicolon.

Question 18

Conjunctions,prepositions,articles,and pronouns are all content words.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Connotative meanings are the literal or dictionary meanings of words.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most paragraphs consist of a(n)topic sentence,support sentences,and transitional elements.

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The answer of Most paragraphs consist of a(n)topic sentence,support sentences,and...

A(n)complex sentence expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

Which of the following is a content word?

Abstract words should be completely avoided in business writing.

Bias-free language avoids words or phrases that unfairly and even unethically categorize or stigmatize people in ways related to gender,race,ethnicity,age,or disability.

Abstract words are direct,vivid,clear,and exact.

Enlivening business messages with humour will always please your readers,especially if they don't know you very well.

In business communication you must be careful to use words that are low in connotative meaning.

In business writing,the topic sentence of each paragraph is usually implied rather than explicit.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Mail merge lets you personalize form letters by inserting names and addresses from a database.

Explain what it means to choose "words that communicate," then list four techniques for selecting the best words when writing business messages.

Functional words express relationships and have only one unchanging meaning in any given context.

A complex sentence is one characterized by ______________

The denotative meaning of a word is its literal,dictionary meaning,whereas the connotative meaning includes all the associations and feelings it evokes.

The best approach to getting someone to buy a magazine subscription from your charity group would be to say ______________

Good business letters use language that is as formal as possible and use proven terminology such as "please be advised that" and "we are in receipt of."

To downplay a dependent clause in a complex sentence,you ______________

Conjunctions,prepositions,articles,and pronouns are all content words.

Connotative meanings are the literal or dictionary meanings of words.

Most paragraphs consist of a(n)topic sentence,support sentences,and transitional elements.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

Planning Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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Exam 5: Writing Business Messages

A(n)complex sentence expresses one main thought and one or more subordinate thoughts related to it.

Which of the following is a content word?

Abstract words should be completely avoided in business writing.

Bias-free language avoids words or phrases that unfairly and even unethically categorize or stigmatize people in ways related to gender,race,ethnicity,age,or disability.

Abstract words are direct,vivid,clear,and exact.

Enlivening business messages with humour will always please your readers,especially if they don't know you very well.

In business communication you must be careful to use words that are low in connotative meaning.

In business writing,the topic sentence of each paragraph is usually implied rather than explicit.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Mail merge lets you personalize form letters by inserting names and addresses from a database.

Explain what it means to choose "words that communicate," then list four techniques for selecting the best words when writing business messages.

Functional words express relationships and have only one unchanging meaning in any given context.

A complex sentence is one characterized by ______________

The denotative meaning of a word is its literal,dictionary meaning,whereas the connotative meaning includes all the associations and feelings it evokes.

The best approach to getting someone to buy a magazine subscription from your charity group would be to say ______________

Good business letters use language that is as formal as possible and use proven terminology such as "please be advised that" and "we are in receipt of."

To downplay a dependent clause in a complex sentence,you ______________

Conjunctions,prepositions,articles,and pronouns are all content words.

Connotative meanings are the literal or dictionary meanings of words.

Most paragraphs consist of a(n)topic sentence,support sentences,and transitional elements.

Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

Communicating Interculturally

Planning Business Messages

Completing Business Messages

Crafting Messages for Electronic Media

Writing Routine and Positive Messages

Writing Negative Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages

Planning Reports and Proposals

Writing Reports and Proposals

Completing Reports and Proposals

Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations

Building Careers and Writing Résumés

Applying and Interviewing for Employment

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