Question 1

Good writers should avoid repetition of words or key ideas because it shows lack of creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Business writers should strive for a balance of shorter and longer sentences within paragraphs to avoid monotony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Placing an idea in italic or bold font is an example of achieving emphasis through

Accepted Answer

A)  style.
B)  structure.
C)  mechanics.
D)  syntax.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following uses parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our new paralegal must be smart, efficient, and have flexibility.
B)  The accident shattered her pelvis, dislocated her foot, and her spinal column was broken in three places.
C)  Big business demands superior forecasting, reporting, and analyzing.
D)  A good financial planner must be certified, competent, and must possess ethical standards.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A topic sentence

Accepted Answer

A)  provides specific details, explanations, and evidence that support the main idea of a paragraph.
B)  links sentences within a paragraph.
C)  is unnecessary in a paragraph.
D)  states the main idea of the paragraph.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

As interns in human resource management, Brad and his team are administering a professionally developed employee questionnaire to collect information on workplace violence. This type of research produces data that is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  firsthand information.
B)  informal documentation.
C)  supplementary, secondary information.
D)  scientific experimentation.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

A paragraph is unified when it develops at least three ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The prevalence of digital communication has de-emphasized writing skills in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Research is key to helping a writer shape a business message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Although mechanical means are occasionally appropriate to create emphasis, more often a writer achieves emphasis stylistically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What kind of sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple sentence
B)  Compound sentence
C)  Complex sentence
D)  Compound-complex sentenceE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Words such as although , if , because , and since often introduce dependent clauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most routine business messages require formal research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimizes a negative reaction
B)  Respects the feelings of the reader
C)  Saves the reader's time
D)  Encourages a fair hearingE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process begins with

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A)  analyzing the audience.
B)  composing the message.
C)  researching the topic.
D)  organizing the message.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following sentences emphasizes an idea through style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider adding a statement of qualifications section on your résumé; but, most important, include specific and relevant previous employment information.
B)  Add a statement of qualifications section on your résumé, but also include specific and relevant previous employment information.
C)  A résumé should include a statement of qualifications section and specific and relevant previous employment information.
D)  You should include a statement of qualifications section and specific and relevant previous employment information on your résumé.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

What is a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two independent clauses connected without punctuation or a conjunction
B)  Two independent clauses connected by a comma without a conjunction
C)  A broken-off part of a sentence
D)  The part of a sentence containing the verbE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

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 filesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Saves the reader's time
B)  Respects the feelings of the audience
C)  Reduces frustration
D)  Sets a proper frame of mindE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A run-on-sentence results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

A paragraph is unified when it develops at least three ideas.

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

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Research is key to helping a writer shape a business message.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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Placing an idea in italic or bold font is an example of achieving emphasis through

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Words such as although , if , because , and since often introduce dependent clauses.

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Which of the following uses parallel structure?

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Most routine business messages require formal research.

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

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A run-on-sentence results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma.

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Which of the following sentences emphasizes an idea through style?

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Which of the following is a formal research method?

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The prevalence of digital communication has de-emphasized writing skills in the workplace.

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What kind of sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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Good writers should avoid repetition of words or key ideas because it shows lack of creativity.

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Although mechanical means are occasionally appropriate to create emphasis, more often a writer achieves emphasis stylistically.

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As interns in human resource management, Brad and his team are administering a professionally developed employee questionnaire to collect information on workplace violence. This type of research produces data that is considered

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A topic sentence

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Business writers should strive for a balance of shorter and longer sentences within paragraphs to avoid monotony.

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The second phase of the 3-x-3 writing process begins with

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