Question 1

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses without using a conjunction or semicolon?

Accepted Answer

A)  run-on sentence
B)  comma splice
C)  compound sentence
D)  fragment

Question 2

When dependent clauses precede independent clauses, what are the dependent clauses always followed by?

Accepted Answer

A)  a period
B)  a semicolon
C)  a comma
D)  a colon

Question 3

____________________ is used by small groups to help generate ideas for writing tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is used by small groups to...

Question 4

What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma?

Accepted Answer

A)  run-on sentence
B)  comma splice
C)  fragment
D)  fused sentence

Question 5

Crowdstorming is the same as Crowdsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Add end punctuation to a numbered or bulleted list only if the items in the list are complete sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When should the active voice be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  for most business writing
B)  to emphasize an action rather than a person
C)  to de-emphasize negative news
D)  to conceal the doer of the action

Question 8

Ashleigh has been told that freewriting may help her with her writer's block. What does freewriting mean?

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A)  It means using a special software program called Freewriting.
B)  It means writing quickly without getting bogged down with the perfect words.
C)  It means writing without getting paid for it.
D)  It means using a pen or pencil to record your ideas rather than a computer.

Question 9

The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night, the report was finished by Robert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long reports and complex business problems generally require some use of formal research.
B)  When you work on a business report, avoid using the Web for research because much of what is available on the Web isn't credible.
C)  Most routine writing tasks require data that you can collect informally.
D)  Some routine writing tasks will require no research at all.

Question 11

What do communication experts regard as the greatest failing of business writers?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor organization
B)  bad spelling
C)  limited education
D)  overconfidence

Question 12

Searching blogs, Twitter, wikis, and Facebook pages for information is an example of an informal research method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an informal research method?

Accepted Answer

A)  searching the Web
B)  looking in the company's files for information
C)  conducting a scientific experiment to gather information under controlled circumstances
D)  searching for information in public and college libraries

Question 14

What is an organizational pattern that presents the main idea followed by details, explanation, and evidence called?

Accepted Answer

A)  an indirect organizational pattern
B)  a direct organizational pattern
C)  a geographical organizational pattern
D)  a chronological organizational pattern

Question 15

What is an advantage of creating well-designed documents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Well-designed documents require no revision.
B)  Well-designed documents are harder to comprehend.
C)  Well-designed documents make the writer look well-organized and intelligent.
D)  Well-designed documents can make it hard for readers to grasp the main idea.

Question 16

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although we expect sales to increase next quarter.
B)  We expect sales to increase next quarter.
C)  Although we expect sales to increase next quarter, we can't afford to hire any additional employees right now.
D)  We can't afford to hire any additional employees right now.

Question 17

Which of the following documents would most likely be organized using an introduction, a proposed solution, staffing, a schedule and/or costs, and authorization?

Accepted Answer

A)  e-mail message
B)  analytical report
C)  proposal
D)  informational report

Question 18

Natalya is writing a message to persuade her supervisor to reimburse her for the cost of a business class she took. What organizational pattern should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  an indirect pattern
B)  a geographical pattern
C)  a direct pattern
D)  a pivoting pattern

Question 19

You are preparing an outline for your report on Web security in the workplace. Which of the following should be a major category for this outline?

Accepted Answer

A)  spam
B)  Web security threats
C)  phishing
D)  adware and spyware

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true for business writers choosing typefaces and fonts?

Accepted Answer

A)  A typeface defines the shape of text characters, and a font refers to a specific style (such as boldface)  within a typeface family.
B)  Serif typefaces have small features at the ends of strokes, and sans serif typefaces do not.
C)  Sans serif typefaces are best for business messages and longer documents.
D)  Readers are generally most comfortable with 10- to 12-point type for body text.

Exam 5: Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

Add end punctuation to a numbered or bulleted list only if the items in the list are complete sentences.

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When should the active voice be used?

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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

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Which of the following is NOT true for business writers choosing typefaces and fonts?

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What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses without using a conjunction or semicolon?

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Which of the following statements about formal and informal research is NOT accurate?

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You are preparing an outline for your report on Web security in the workplace. Which of the following should be a major category for this outline?

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Ashleigh has been told that freewriting may help her with her writer's block. What does freewriting mean?

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What do communication experts regard as the greatest failing of business writers?

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When dependent clauses precede independent clauses, what are the dependent clauses always followed by?

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What type of sentence fault results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma?

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What is an organizational pattern that presents the main idea followed by details, explanation, and evidence called?

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Which of the following is an informal research method?

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Crowdstorming is the same as Crowdsourcing.

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Which of the following documents would most likely be organized using an introduction, a proposed solution, staffing, a schedule and/or costs, and authorization?

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The following sentence contains a dangling modifier: Working all night, the report was finished by Robert.

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Natalya is writing a message to persuade her supervisor to reimburse her for the cost of a business class she took. What organizational pattern should she use?

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Searching blogs, Twitter, wikis, and Facebook pages for information is an example of an informal research method.

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____________________ is used by small groups to help generate ideas for writing tasks.

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What is an advantage of creating well-designed documents?

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