Question 1

Concise writing

Accepted Answer

A) is necessary for both formal and informal messages. 
B) is easier to read and comprehend. 
C) saves time and money. 
D) All of these are true.

Question 2

When using either a bulleted or numbered list, you should always follow each idea with end punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A good standard to apply to your writing is to remember that it

Accepted Answer

A) is not as important as it seems. 
B) takes the place of a personal appearance. 
C) is not read closely by many audiences. 
D) should primarily be used for formal messages.

Question 4

____________________, 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

The answer of ____________________, which occurs during the third phase...

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding bulleted or numbered lists is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Lists decrease a reader's comprehension of the main ideas. 
B) Lists allow readers to review main ideas quickly. 
C) Lists confuse readers because they are visually distracting. 
D) Lists decrease the readability level of a document.

Question 6

In the near future is a more effective expression in business writing than soon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You can streamline your writing and make it more emphatic by using vivid adverbs such as very , extremely , and actually as often as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Katelyn is writing a letter to thank a potential employer for her job interview. Which of these sentences contains modern expressions Katelyn should use?

Accepted Answer

A) Thank you in advance for considering me for your available position. 
B) You will note that my coursework has thoroughly prepared me for your medical technician position. 
C) Enclosed herein please find the salary history you requested during the interview. 
D) Pursuant to your request, I will return for a second interview on May 28.

Question 9

As you revise, make your writing clear by using specific verbs, concrete nouns, and vivid adjectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following best avoids flabby expressions?

Accepted Answer

A) In very few cases do job applicants perform adequate research about a company. 
B) The CEO is of the opinion that stock prices will increase next quarter. 
C) Although many employees have requested training, we can't afford the extra expense. 
D) We do not expect any pay raises at this point in time .

Question 12

There is and It is  are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) long lead-ins. 
B) sentence fillers. 
C) redundancies. 
D) grammatical errors.

Question 13

You will be interested to learn that is an effective way to begin a business message because it fosters goodwill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Getting burned  is an example of a(n)____________ expression.

Accepted Answer

A) slang 
B) cliched 
C) active 
D) passive

Question 15

Which statement about proofreading is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Good business writers wait at least 24 hours or longer to proofread a document. 
B) Only important messages or documents need to be proofread. 
C) Documents with errors do not affect a person's credibility because readers understand that everyone makes mistakes. 
D) Proofreading should occur while the document is being written.

Question 16

Due to the fact that  is a flabby expression that could be shortened to the word(s)

Accepted Answer

A) Because. 
B) Until. 
C) Despite. 
D) Although.

Question 17

There are many account representatives who can help you with your order  is an example of a cliche´.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Concise messages are easier to read and comprehend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One way to improve the clarity of your writing is to apply the KISS formula. KISS stands for

Accepted Answer

A) Key Ideas Succinctly and Swiftly. 
B) Keep It Short and Simple. 
C) Knowledge Is Supported and Summarized. 
D) Know Intentions, Strategies, and Solutions.

Question 20

Converting verbs into noun expressions

Accepted Answer

A) decreases sentence length. 
B) reduces verb strength. 
C) increases the reader's ability to process the information. 
D) All answer choices are correct.

Exam 4: Revising Business Messages

Concise writing

When using either a bulleted or numbered list, you should always follow each idea with end punctuation.

A good standard to apply to your writing is to remember that it

____________________, 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 statements regarding bulleted or numbered lists is most accurate?

In the near future is a more effective expression in business writing than soon.

You can streamline your writing and make it more emphatic by using vivid adverbs such as very , extremely , and actually as often as possible.

Katelyn is writing a letter to thank a potential employer for her job interview. Which of these sentences contains modern expressions Katelyn should use?

As you revise, make your writing clear by using specific verbs, concrete nouns, and vivid adjectives.

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

Which of the following best avoids flabby expressions?

There is and It is are examples of

You will be interested to learn that is an effective way to begin a business message because it fosters goodwill.

Getting burned is an example of a(n) ____________ expression.

Which statement about proofreading is most accurate?

Due to the fact that is a flabby expression that could be shortened to the word(s)

There are many account representatives who can help you with your order is an example of a cliche´.

Concise messages are easier to read and comprehend.

One way to improve the clarity of your writing is to apply the KISS formula. KISS stands for

Converting verbs into noun expressions