Question 1

One question you should ask yourself when you collect research is What does the receiver need to know about this topic?

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The indirect strategy works well with three kinds of messages: (a) bad news, (b) ideas that require persuasion, and (c) sensitive news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The following sentence contains a dangling or misplaced modifier: Working all night, the brief was filed with the court on time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The indirect strategy is most appropriate for what kind of messages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bad-news messages
B)   Sensitive messages
C)   Persuasive messages
D)   The indirect strategy is appropriate for all answer choices.

Question 5

Nicola is collecting information for a business document she is writing. This collection process is called ____________________.

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The answer of Nicola is collecting information for a business...

Question 6

Before composing a business document, you should gather information that will answer which of these questions?

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A)   Will I have enough time to complete thorough research?
B)   What is the receiver to do?
C)   What information will be the easiest to locate?
D)   How will I use this information?

Question 7

To emphasize an idea through mechanics, place it in

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A)   boldface.
B)   a different font style.
C)   italics.
D)   Any of these techniques would emphasize the idea.

Question 8

Paragraphs are coherent when

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A)   all sentences are written in the active voice.
B)   each sentence includes dependent and independent clauses.
C)   ideas are linked; that is, one idea leads logically to the next.
D)   All answer choices are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following is a formal research method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Talking with your boss
B)   Investigating primary sources
C)   Brainstorming
D)   Looking in company files

Question 10

When you develop a major component on an outline into subpoints, you must have at least two subpoints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Brainstorming is an ineffective research technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Passive voice should never be used in business writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When brainstorming to generate ideas, you should

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A)   critique each idea as it is suggested.
B)   record ideas without judging them.
C)   always work alone for greater efficiency.
D)   allow no more than five ideas to be discussed.

Question 14

What kind of sentence contains only one independent clause?

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A)   Simple sentence
B)   Compound sentence
C)   Complex sentence
D)   Compound-complex sentence

Question 15

A ____________________ sentence contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ sentence contains two independent clauses...

Question 16

All of the following are informal research methods except

Accepted Answer

A)   interviewing the target audience.
B)   conducting a scientific experiment.
C)   looking in company files.
D)   brainstorming for ideas.

Question 17

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Visit our website to learn more about our newest product line.
B)   The conference will be held on Monday, but few managers will be able to attend.
C)   Employers are now using social media sites to screen applicants; therefore, job seekers are advised to clean up their digital presence.
D)   Because of rising insurance premiums, many companies are offering employee-wellness incentives.

Question 18

Which of the following is an advantage of the indirect strategy?

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A)   Saves the reader's time
B)   Respects the feelings of the audience
C)   Reduces frustration
D)   Sets a proper frame of mind

Question 19

To build paragraph coherence, a writer should

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A)   repeat a key idea by using the same expression or a similar one.
B)   use pronouns to refer to previous nouns.
C)   show connections with transitional expressions.
D)   All answer choices can build paragraph coherence.

Question 20

Modifiers

Accepted Answer

A)   must be placed close to the words they describe or limit.
B)   are always used in active-voice sentences.
C)   should be avoided in business writing.
D)   are always used in passive-voice sentences.

Exam 3: Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

What kind of sentence contains only one independent clause?

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To emphasize an idea through mechanics, place it in

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Nicola is collecting information for a business document she is writing. This collection process is called ____________________.

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To build paragraph coherence, a writer should

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The following sentence contains a dangling or misplaced modifier: Working all night, the brief was filed with the court on time.

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Paragraphs are coherent when

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Passive voice should never be used in business writing.

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Which of the following is a formal research method?

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A ____________________ sentence contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

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One question you should ask yourself when you collect research is What does the receiver need to know about this topic?

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All of the following are informal research methods except

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When brainstorming to generate ideas, you should

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Modifiers

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Which of the following is an advantage of the indirect strategy?

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Before composing a business document, you should gather information that will answer which of these questions?

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When you develop a major component on an outline into subpoints, you must have at least two subpoints.

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The indirect strategy is most appropriate for what kind of messages?

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The indirect strategy works well with three kinds of messages: (a) bad news, (b) ideas that require persuasion, and (c) sensitive news.

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Which of the following is a complex sentence?

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Brainstorming is an ineffective research technique.

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