Question 1

Words such as definitely, quite, actually, extremely, and totally are

Accepted Answer

A)  adjectives that add a welcome degree of emotion to your writing. 
B)  adjectives that may be omitted because they are imprecise. 
C)  adverbs that should be used only sparingly in business writing. 
D)  adverbs that should be used as often as possible in business writing to show excitement and enthusiasm. 
A)  adjectives that add a welcome degree of emotion to your writing. 
B)  adjectives that may be omitted because they are imprecise. 
C)  adverbs that should be used only sparingly in business writing. 
D)  adverbs that should be used as often as possible in business writing to show excitement and enthusiasm.

Question 2

You should proofread every sentence of a document as soon as you write it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is important to avoid long lead-ins because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are grammatically incorrect. 
B)  conciseness is enhanced through long lead-ins. 
C)  the reader is delayed from reaching the meaning of the sentence. 
D)  they result in faulty parallelism. 
A)  they are grammatically incorrect. 
B)  conciseness is enhanced through long lead-ins. 
C)  the reader is delayed from reaching the meaning of the sentence. 
D)  they result in faulty parallelism.

Question 4

Converting a verb into a noun creates stronger, more professional business writing (e.g., made a decision instead of decided).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

______________ involves correcting the grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and mechanics of your messages.

Accepted Answer

Proofreading
Explanation:Proof

Question 6

When designing documents, try to place as much text as possible on a page so that you can save paper and printer toner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Business writers should consider document design during the revision process because well-designed documents improve readability and comprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jargon

Accepted Answer

A)  is specialized terminology that individuals in a specific profession or field use. 
B)  should not be used in business writing. 
C)  is the same as slang. 
D)  improves the precision of most messages. 
A)  is specialized terminology that individuals in a specific profession or field use. 
B)  should not be used in business writing. 
C)  is the same as slang. 
D)  improves the precision of most messages.

Question 9

Each and every student will be required to participate in one group writing project contains a redundant expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In order to sound current, fresh, and trendy, effective business communicators make ample use of slang when writing and speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which sentence avoids redundant expressions?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is absolutely essential that our accounting records are accurate. 
B)  Let's not repeat our competitor's mistakes. 
C)  Please refer back to the June financial statements. 
D)  I want to thank each and every stockholder. 
A)  It is absolutely essential that our accounting records are accurate. 
B)  Let's not repeat our competitor's mistakes. 
C)  Please refer back to the June financial statements. 
D)  I want to thank each and every stockholder.

Question 12

______________, which appear most often in reports, are an effective tool for highlighting information and improving readability because they encourage the writer to group similar material together and help readers separate major ideas from details.

Accepted Answer

Headings
Explanation:Headings are an eff

Question 13

Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your supervisor will give consideration to all capital budget requests. 
B)  The committee worked on the establishment of a fund for scholarships. 
C)  The benefits committee will be responsible for the acquisition of an endowment. 
D)  The scholarship committee approved the plan. 
A)  Your supervisor will give consideration to all capital budget requests. 
B)  The committee worked on the establishment of a fund for scholarships. 
C)  The benefits committee will be responsible for the acquisition of an endowment. 
D)  The scholarship committee approved the plan.

Question 14

Which of the following sentences avoids clichés?

Accepted Answer

A)  We can prove the benefits of exercise for stress reduction beyond a shadow of a doubt. 
B)  Employees who engage in a regular fitness program are likely to pass the physical exam with flying colors. 
C)  Please encourage your department members to join the health club. 
D)  Last but not least, you, too, should join the fitness program. 
A)  We can prove the benefits of exercise for stress reduction beyond a shadow of a doubt. 
B)  Employees who engage in a regular fitness program are likely to pass the physical exam with flying colors. 
C)  Please encourage your department members to join the health club. 
D)  Last but not least, you, too, should join the fitness program.

Question 15

Good business writing is concise. Concise means that the writing

Accepted Answer

A)  avoids the use of redundant phrases. 
B)  is free of errors in grammar and punctuation. 
C)  has been revised to include examples and research. 
D)  contains proper documentation of resources. 
A)  avoids the use of redundant phrases. 
B)  is free of errors in grammar and punctuation. 
C)  has been revised to include examples and research. 
D)  contains proper documentation of resources.

Question 16

One careful proofreading of any document is sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You will be interested to learn that is a recommended and professional way to begin a business document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____________, which occurs during the third phase of the writing process, means improving the content and sentence structure of your message. It may include adding, cutting, recasting, reformatting, and redesigning what you have written.

Accepted Answer

Revising
Explanation:Revising

Question 19

Which of the following is a redundant expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeat again 
B)  New beginning 
C)  True facts 
D)  All choices are redundant expressions. 
A)  Repeat again 
B)  New beginning 
C)  True facts 
D)  All choices are redundant expressions.

Question 20

You should eliminate phrases like basic fundamentals and combined together because they represent ____________ expressions.

Accepted Answer

redundant
Explanation:Redundan

Words such as definitely, quite, actually, extremely, and totally are

You should proofread every sentence of a document as soon as you write it.

It is important to avoid long lead-ins because

Converting a verb into a noun creates stronger, more professional business writing (e.g., made a decision instead of decided).

______________ involves correcting the grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and mechanics of your messages.

When designing documents, try to place as much text as possible on a page so that you can save paper and printer toner.

Business writers should consider document design during the revision process because well-designed documents improve readability and comprehension.

Jargon

Each and every student will be required to participate in one group writing project contains a redundant expression.

In order to sound current, fresh, and trendy, effective business communicators make ample use of slang when writing and speaking.

Which sentence avoids redundant expressions?

______________, which appear most often in reports, are an effective tool for highlighting information and improving readability because they encourage the writer to group similar material together and help readers separate major ideas from details.

Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

Which of the following sentences avoids clichés?

Good business writing is concise. Concise means that the writing

One careful proofreading of any document is sufficient.

You will be interested to learn that is a recommended and professional way to begin a business document.

_____________, which occurs during the third phase of the writing process, means improving the content and sentence structure of your message. It may include adding, cutting, recasting, reformatting, and redesigning what you have written.

Which of the following is a redundant expression?

You should eliminate phrases like basic fundamentals and combined together because they represent ____________ expressions.

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

Document Formats

Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

Filters

Exam 4: Revising Business Messages

Words such as definitely, quite, actually, extremely, and totally are

You should proofread every sentence of a document as soon as you write it.

It is important to avoid long lead-ins because

Converting a verb into a noun creates stronger, more professional business writing (e.g., made a decision instead of decided).

______________ involves correcting the grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and mechanics of your messages.

When designing documents, try to place as much text as possible on a page so that you can save paper and printer toner.

Business writers should consider document design during the revision process because well-designed documents improve readability and comprehension.

Jargon

Each and every student will be required to participate in one group writing project contains a redundant expression.

In order to sound current, fresh, and trendy, effective business communicators make ample use of slang when writing and speaking.

Which sentence avoids redundant expressions?

______________, which appear most often in reports, are an effective tool for highlighting information and improving readability because they encourage the writer to group similar material together and help readers separate major ideas from details.

Which of the following sentences avoids noun conversion?

Which of the following sentences avoids clichés?

Good business writing is concise. Concise means that the writing

One careful proofreading of any document is sufficient.

You will be interested to learn that is a recommended and professional way to begin a business document.

_____________, which occurs during the third phase of the writing process, means improving the content and sentence structure of your message. It may include adding, cutting, recasting, reformatting, and redesigning what you have written.

Which of the following is a redundant expression?

You should eliminate phrases like basic fundamentals and combined together because they represent ____________ expressions.

Communication Skills As Career Filters

Planning Business Messages

Composing Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Bad News Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Informal Reports

Proposals and Formal Reports

Business Etiquette, Ethics, Teamwork, and Meetings

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Résumés, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following up

Document Formats

Proofreading and Corrections Symbols

Citation and Documentation Formats

Filters