Question 1

Instead  would be an effective transition to show contradiction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which formal research source is best to obtain firsthand information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet websites and articles
B)  Reference books
C)  Electronic databases
D)  InterviewsE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Business writers should strive for paragraphs with eight or fewer printed lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a run-on sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two independent clauses run together without punctuation or a conjunction
B)  Two independent clauses joined by a comma without a conjunction
C)  A broken-off part of a sentence
D)  An independent clause containing two dependent clausesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A(n) ________ modifier occurs when the word or phrase it describes is not close in the sentence enough to be clear.

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A)  parallel
B)  misplaced
C)  distant
D)  run-onE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

All of the following are informal research methods except

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A)  interviewing the target audience.
B)  conducting a scientific experiment.
C)  looking in company files.
D)  brainstorming for ideas.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Transitional expressions such as next , first , and finally are useful to show

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A)  cause and effect.
B)  illustration.
C)  comparison and contrast.
D)  time association.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

All of the following would probably require informal research methods except

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A)  routine e-mail messages.
B)  business letters.
C)  long reports and complex business problems.
D)  oral presentations.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The sentence that expresses a paragraph's main idea is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  blueprint.
B)  preview.
C)  supporting content.
D)  topic sentence.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

What is the recommended maximum number of words for a sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  25
D)  30E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Modifiers must be close to the words they describe or limit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When you expect the reader to be pleased, mildly interested, or neutral, use the indirect pattern of organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

A paragraph's supporting sentences provide

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A)  specific details.
B)  explanations.
C)  evidence.
D)  all of these choices.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The new software system will be installed on Monday; therefore, our intranet will be unavailable to employees is an example of a complex sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Brainstorming is an ineffective research technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  If health insurance costs continue to rise, employee copays may increase.
B)  Having healthy employees decreases the cost of monthly premiums; therefore, we will be implementing a wellness program.
C)  HMO and PPO insurance plans offer additional cost savings.
D)  Because we will be reducing employee health insurance benefits, some employees may be unhappy; however, we must make sure that they understand the reason for the change.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The following sentence demonstrates parallel structure: Maggie was organized, punctual, and she was always positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Interviewing the target audience of a message is considered an ___________________ research method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interviewing the target audience of a message...

Question 20

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.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 3: Organizing and Drafting Business Messages

When brainstorming to generate ideas, you should

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Which of the following is a simple sentence?

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Instead would be an effective transition to show contradiction.

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Brainstorming is an ineffective research technique.

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When you expect the reader to be pleased, mildly interested, or neutral, use the indirect pattern of organization.

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Interviewing the target audience of a message is considered an ___________________ research method.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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What is the recommended maximum number of words for a sentence?

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

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The new software system will be installed on Monday; therefore, our intranet will be unavailable to employees is an example of a complex sentence.

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Modifiers must be close to the words they describe or limit.

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The following sentence demonstrates parallel structure: Maggie was organized, punctual, and she was always positive.

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A(n) ________ modifier occurs when the word or phrase it describes is not close in the sentence enough to be clear.

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Business writers should strive for paragraphs with eight or fewer printed lines.

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All of the following would probably require informal research methods except

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Which formal research source is best to obtain firsthand information?

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Transitional expressions such as next , first , and finally are useful to show

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All of the following are informal research methods except

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A paragraph's supporting sentences provide

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The sentence that expresses a paragraph's main idea is called the

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