Question 1

Which of the following sentences is gender-neutral?

Accepted Answer

A)  A teacher is responsible for his students' behavior in class. 
B)  He was elected as the chairman of the committee. 
C)  All the freshmen assembled outside the dean's office. 
D)  You can call a policeman when in need. 
E)  Please ask the coordinator for directions. 
A)  A teacher is responsible for his students' behavior in class. 
B)  He was elected as the chairman of the committee. 
C)  All the freshmen assembled outside the dean's office. 
D)  You can call a policeman when in need. 
E)  Please ask the coordinator for directions.

Question 2

You can make your verbs more active by using the active voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

"A complaint has been lodged against you." This sentence is written in active voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses a slang word?

Accepted Answer

A)  The analyst said, "The economy is in recession and exports are declining." 
B)  My boss has asked me to submit a report. 
C)  The manager said, "No worries, I will do my best to help you." 
D)  The children were building sand castles on the beach. 
E)  The children were upset when the dog destroyed their sand castle. 
A)  The analyst said, "The economy is in recession and exports are declining." 
B)  My boss has asked me to submit a report. 
C)  The manager said, "No worries, I will do my best to help you." 
D)  The children were building sand castles on the beach. 
E)  The children were upset when the dog destroyed their sand castle.

Question 5

The use of specialized language can signal to other specialists that you are qualified to communicate on their level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rewrite the following sentences using familiar words.

Accepted Answer

i) The purchase of a new fleet is not ac

Question 7

Rewrite the following sentences without slang and business clichés.

Accepted Answer

i) We are not able to assist you at this

Question 8

Which of the following sentences uses technical words?

Accepted Answer

A)  The children are playing in the garden. 
B)  The children were upset when the dog destroyed their toy. 
C)  He was killed in a road accident. 
D)  It is advisable to invest in an annuity. 
E)  Several students attended the meeting. 
A)  The children are playing in the garden. 
B)  The children were upset when the dog destroyed their toy. 
C)  He was killed in a road accident. 
D)  It is advisable to invest in an annuity. 
E)  Several students attended the meeting.

Question 9

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of specific words?

Accepted Answer

A)  She seems to be happy. 
B)  We should visit the countryside sometime soon. 
C)  The woman has a serious disease. 
D)  It was such a nice thing to do. 
E)  When we grow old, our hair becomes thin and brittle. 
A)  She seems to be happy. 
B)  We should visit the countryside sometime soon. 
C)  The woman has a serious disease. 
D)  It was such a nice thing to do. 
E)  When we grow old, our hair becomes thin and brittle.

Question 10

Plain language is defined as the communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of abstract words?

Accepted Answer

A)  He drives a 1950 Buick. 
B)  She has a good attendance record. 
C)  He owns a semi-automatic handgun. 
D)  She will be back by Thursday evening. 
E)  He lives in New York. 
A)  He drives a 1950 Buick. 
B)  She has a good attendance record. 
C)  He owns a semi-automatic handgun. 
D)  She will be back by Thursday evening. 
E)  He lives in New York.

Question 12

For writing to be clear and effective, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid using familiar words. 
B)  avoid using stiff words. 
C)  avoid using active verbs. 
D)  use complex words to exhibit your knowledge to your readers. 
E)  use passive voice instead of active voice. 
A)  avoid using familiar words. 
B)  avoid using stiff words. 
C)  avoid using active verbs. 
D)  use complex words to exhibit your knowledge to your readers. 
E)  use passive voice instead of active voice.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences uses an idiom correctly?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is preoccupied by her vacation plans. 
B)  I have been looking up my keys for an hour now. 
C)  She looked up to her brother. 
D)  The neighbor could not put on with the noise from the party next door. 
E)  Vivian set down her shop near the farmer's market. 
A)  She is preoccupied by her vacation plans. 
B)  I have been looking up my keys for an hour now. 
C)  She looked up to her brother. 
D)  The neighbor could not put on with the noise from the party next door. 
E)  Vivian set down her shop near the farmer's market.

Question 14

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the words "effect" and "affect"?

Accepted Answer

A)  This policy will adversely effect the employees. 
B)  The recession had an affect on developing countries. 
C)  This salary cut may effect his living habits. 
D)  The major affect of the storm was felt by people settled near the shore. 
E)  The effect of the epidemic was very evident. 
A)  This policy will adversely effect the employees. 
B)  The recession had an affect on developing countries. 
C)  This salary cut may effect his living habits. 
D)  The major affect of the storm was felt by people settled near the shore. 
E)  The effect of the epidemic was very evident.

Question 15

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of familiar words?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are buying new computers this week. 
B)  We have a platonic relationship. 
C)  Karen was livid with anger because Rob was late for the meeting. 
D)  Please try to expedite the process. 
E)  He wore an immaculate suit to office. 
A)  We are buying new computers this week. 
B)  We have a platonic relationship. 
C)  Karen was livid with anger because Rob was late for the meeting. 
D)  Please try to expedite the process. 
E)  He wore an immaculate suit to office.

Question 16

A heavy use of long words should be avoided as:

Accepted Answer

A)  they tend to be familiar words. 
B)  they tend to be concrete words. 
C)  they leave an impression of difficulty. 
D)  they are not stiff and precise. 
E)  they do not vary widely in their connotations. 
A)  they tend to be familiar words. 
B)  they tend to be concrete words. 
C)  they leave an impression of difficulty. 
D)  they are not stiff and precise. 
E)  they do not vary widely in their connotations.

Question 17

Overuse of the verb "to be" and passive voice can sap the energy from your sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

Accepted Answer

A)  These cars are manufactured in Japan. 
B)  The houses have been built. 
C)  She is reading the newspaper now. 
D)  A lot of property was destroyed by the earthquake. 
E)  German is spoken in Austria. 
A)  These cars are manufactured in Japan. 
B)  The houses have been built. 
C)  She is reading the newspaper now. 
D)  A lot of property was destroyed by the earthquake. 
E)  German is spoken in Austria.

Question 19

Why is it important to adapt your message to the intended readers' situation?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring a message to the intended read

Question 20

To create an effective message, your choice of words needs to be guided by your audience and purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following sentences is gender-neutral?

You can make your verbs more active by using the active voice.

"A complaint has been lodged against you." This sentence is written in active voice.

Which of the following sentences uses a slang word?

The use of specialized language can signal to other specialists that you are qualified to communicate on their level.

Rewrite the following sentences using familiar words.

Rewrite the following sentences without slang and business clichés.

Which of the following sentences uses technical words?

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of specific words?

Plain language is defined as the communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it.

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of abstract words?

For writing to be clear and effective, you should:

Which of the following sentences uses an idiom correctly?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the words "effect" and "affect"?

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of familiar words?

A heavy use of long words should be avoided as:

Overuse of the verb "to be" and passive voice can sap the energy from your sentences.

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

Why is it important to adapt your message to the intended readers' situation?

To create an effective message, your choice of words needs to be guided by your audience and purpose.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

Filters

Exam 3: Adapting Your Words to Your Readers

Which of the following sentences is gender-neutral?

You can make your verbs more active by using the active voice.

"A complaint has been lodged against you." This sentence is written in active voice.

Which of the following sentences uses a slang word?

The use of specialized language can signal to other specialists that you are qualified to communicate on their level.

Rewrite the following sentences using familiar words.

Rewrite the following sentences without slang and business clichés.

Which of the following sentences uses technical words?

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of specific words?

Plain language is defined as the communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it.

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of abstract words?

For writing to be clear and effective, you should:

Which of the following sentences uses an idiom correctly?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the words "effect" and "affect"?

Which of the following sentences is the best example of the use of familiar words?

A heavy use of long words should be avoided as:

Overuse of the verb "to be" and passive voice can sap the energy from your sentences.

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

Why is it important to adapt your message to the intended readers' situation?

To create an effective message, your choice of words needs to be guided by your audience and purpose.

Understanding Workplace Communication

Communicating Across Cultures

Constructing Clear Sentences and Paragraphs

Writing for a Positive Effect

Developing Your Writing Process and Choosing the Best Form

Getting to the Point in Good-News and Neutral Messages

Maintaining Goodwill in Bad-News Messages

Making Your Case With Persuasive Messages and Proposals

Conducting a Winning Job Campaign

Preparing Informative and Influential Business Reports

Choosing the Right Type of Report

Conducting Research for Decision Makers

Using Visuals to Make Your Point

Communicating Effectively in Meetings and Conversations

Delivering Oral Reports and Business Speeches

Leveraging Technology for Better Writing

Conveying Professionalism Through Correctness

Filters