Question 1

The best way to evaluate your finished written message is by

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A)   determining the readability level.
B)   running it through a grammar/style checker program.
C)   receiving feedback.
D)   paying a professional to proofread it for you.

Question 2

Routine documents and complex documents are proofread using the same method.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To make your business messages more readable, you can do which of the following?

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A)   Add footnotes.
B)   Incorporate numbered and bulleted lists.
C)   Include a bibliography at the end.
D)   Eliminate white space.

Question 4

Which of the following phrases is free of redundancies?

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A)   Essential items
B)   Big in size
C)   Combined together
D)   New beginning

Question 5

Jessica has written a marketing report for her boss.Before presenting it, she wants to make sure that the report does not contain overused expressions.What is Jessica checking for?

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A)   Conciseness
B)   Proper punctuation
C)   Buried verbs
D)   Clichés

Question 6

The final phase of the 3-x-3 writing process focuses on

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A)   revising.
B)   proofreading.
C)   evaluating.
D)   all of these.

Question 7

The first step of Phase 3 of the 3-x-3 writing process is evaluating the document.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following sentences makes the best use of verbs?

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A)   The health care industry is dependent on a highly trained staff.
B)   The task force reached a conclusion that the company should go public.
C)   In some parts of the world, business is not conducted over meals.
D)   We have made plans to create a reduction in our operating expenses.

Question 9

Joani is writing a proposal to submit to her company's board of directors.She should spend the most time in the ____ phase to make sure that her document is clear and correct.

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A)   prewriting
B)   writing
C)   revising
D)   Joani will spend an equal amount of time in all three phases.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about Phase 3 of the writing process is most accurate?

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A)   A significant amount of a writer's time should be spent in this phase.
B)   Expert writers can expect to get their documents correct on the first try.
C)   Do not attempt to revise as you write; revision must always take place at the end.
D)   The first version of a document is usually satisfactory for most business messages.

Question 11

Which of the following represents the best business writing?

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A)   We want you to have each and every true fact about our products and services.
B)   In addition to the above, you will find more information in the enclosed brochure.
C)   There are three items that are absolutely essential for us to discuss at a later date.
D)   Your plane leaves Oakland at 11 p.m., PST, and arrives in Boston at 7:30 a.m., EST.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an effective, businesslike expression?

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A)   Enclosed herewith please find
B)   In accordance with your wishes
C)   Every effort will be made
D)   None of these choices

Question 13

The following is an example of effective business writing: Further instructions will be sent to you under separate cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

There are and it is are examples of unnecessary opening fillers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some experts recommend spending about half the total composition time revising, proofreading, and evaluating a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The sentence The development team discussed the proposal carefully and all team members voted to accept it is punctuated properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One way to achieve clarity is to use active-voice sentences in your messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following represents the best writing?

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A)   Dominique conducted an investigation of the company's financial statements.
B)   Elena reported her findings.
C)   Please give consideration to my proposal.
D)   The general manager made the assumption that Alex had contacted the customer.

Question 19

You are preparing a business proposal to submit to your company's board of directors.Explain why proofreading it carefully is important.What should you look for in your proofreading? Describe five techniques you will use to proofread this complex document.

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Question 20

As a general rule, feel free to, and in the near future are examples of redundancies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Revising Business Messages

Which of the following represents the best business writing?

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You are preparing a business proposal to submit to your company's board of directors.Explain why proofreading it carefully is important.What should you look for in your proofreading? Describe five techniques you will use to proofread this complex document.

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To make your business messages more readable, you can do which of the following?

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Jessica has written a marketing report for her boss.Before presenting it, she wants to make sure that the report does not contain overused expressions.What is Jessica checking for?

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Routine documents and complex documents are proofread using the same method.

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Joani is writing a proposal to submit to her company's board of directors.She should spend the most time in the ____ phase to make sure that her document is clear and correct.

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The following is an example of effective business writing: Further instructions will be sent to you under separate cover.

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Which of the following represents the best writing?

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The sentence The development team discussed the proposal carefully and all team members voted to accept it is punctuated properly.

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One way to achieve clarity is to use active-voice sentences in your messages.

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The best way to evaluate your finished written message is by

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Which of the following sentences makes the best use of verbs?

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The final phase of the 3-x-3 writing process focuses on

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Which of the following phrases is free of redundancies?

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Which of the following statements about Phase 3 of the writing process is most accurate?

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As a general rule, feel free to, and in the near future are examples of redundancies.

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The first step of Phase 3 of the 3-x-3 writing process is evaluating the document.

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Some experts recommend spending about half the total composition time revising, proofreading, and evaluating a document.

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Which of the following is an example of an effective, businesslike expression?

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There are and it is are examples of unnecessary opening fillers.

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