BUS 3315 4 C's Exam

Choose the TWO sentences below that do not illustrate correct possessive grammar. I don't believe her thinking everything will turn out all right is accurate. I don't believe him thinking everything will turn out all right is accurate. Your going to the party won't make any difference to my parents. You going to the party won't make any difference to my parents.

1. I don't believe him thinking everything will turn out all right is accurate. 2.You going to the party won't make any difference to my parents.

Choose the TWO sentences below that do not illustrate correct punctuation for possession. I had my high school diploma framed, and I also had my high school's performance ratings matted. I always enjoy visiting Carl and Ramona's ranch. The boy's and girls' lunches were excellent today. My daughter-in-laws' opinions sometimes make me giggle. (more than one daughter-in-law)

1. The boy's and girls' lunches were excellent today. 2. My daughter-in-laws' opinions sometimes make me giggle. (more than one daughter-in-law)

When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Have I fully disclosed information that colleagues, customers, or consumers should expect to receive?" you are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter)

A

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. Aaron drove to Office Depot and bought staples, printer paper and pens. Aaron drove to Office Depot and bought: staples, printer paper, and pens. Aaron drove to Office Depot and bought; staples, printer paper, and pens. Aaron drove to Office Depot and bought the following supplies: staples, printer paper, and pens.

Aaron drove to Office Depot and bought the following supplies: staples, printer paper, and pens.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. According to Hoffman, "Roberts indicates that 'new research confirms past theories' but he fails to point out that new research does not measure the same indicators." According to Hoffman "Roberts indicates that 'new research confirms past theories,' but he fails to point out that new research does not measure the same indicators." According to Hoffman, "Roberts indicates that 'new research confirms past theories', but he fails to point out that new research does not measure the same indicators". According to Hoffman, "Roberts indicates that 'new research confirms past theories,' but he fails to point out that new research does not measure the same indicators."

According to Hoffman, "Roberts indicates that 'new research confirms past theories,' but he fails to point out that new research does not measure the same indicators."

Choose which one of the following sentences is parallel. - According to James Kolb, experiential learning consists of having an experience, reflect on that experience, learn from it, and plan changes for the future. - According to James Kolb, experiential learning consists of having an experience, reflecting on that experience, learn from it, and plan changes for the future. - According to James Kolb, experiential learning is having an experience, to reflect on that experience, learning from it

According to James Kolb, experiential learning consists of having an experience, reflecting on that experience, learning from it, and planning changes for the future.

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - Unbeaten, the regular season of the Lady Bears was over. - After reading Jurassic Park, Ann-Marie thought the movie based on it was going to be great. - Tired of my lateness, the sanction was written and handed in by my teacher. - Hoping to garner favor, my parents were unimpressed with the gift from my boyfirend.

After reading Jurassic Park, Ann-Marie thought the movie based on it was going to be great.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - After she completes training Elyse plans to fly to Hawaii and find work there. - After she completes training, Elyse plans to fly to Hawaii and find work there. - After she completes training Elyse plans to fly to Hawaii, and find work there. - After she completes training, Elyse plans to fly to Hawaii, and find work there.

After she completes training, Elyse plans to fly to Hawaii and find work there.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - Daisy Mae purchased rugs, paint, lamps and linens at Magnolia this morning. - Juan asked, "whether we could make a donation to the food drive." - I ask you "When will we admit defeat?" - Daisy Mae purchased dried flowers, candles, and pottery at Magnolia this morning.

Daisy Mae purchased dried flowers, candles, and pottery at Magnolia this morning.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - Focusing on one, small task at a time, you will find that each large job becomes easier. - Focusing on one, small task at a time you will find that each large job becomes easier. - Focusing on one small task at a time you will find that each large job becomes easier. - Focusing on one small task at a time, you will find that each large job becomes easier.

Focusing on one small task at a time, you will find that each large job becomes easier.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. Gathering flashlights and candles, securing sources for heat and finding ways to protect the home, family, and pets were my first priority. Gathering flashlights and candles, securing sources for heat, and finding ways to protect the home, family, and pets were my first priority. Gathering flashlights and candles, securing sources for heat: and finding ways to protect the home, family, and pets were my first priority. Gathering flashlights and candles, securing sources for heat; and finding ways to protect the home, family, and pets were my first priority.

Gathering flashlights and candles, securing sources for heat, and finding ways to protect the home, family, and pets were my first priority.

This is the type of writing that best describes a business message detailing how the refugee crisis is unfolding on a global scale, and then describing some individual refugee stories.

General to Specific

Choose the one sentence below that does NOT illustrate a correctly punctuated colloquial phrase. I'm worried that we'll be getting a nor'easter soon. We love to listen to old rock 'n' roll songs. Granger seems to be part of the old' boy network. Amy wants to move out to the 'burbs.

Granger seems to be part of the old' boy network.

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - Having been filed in the wrong filing cabinet for several years, the will was finally located. - To be able to make the correct answers, the entire exam had to be read first. - Selected from an outstanding group of applicants, my supervisor was impressed with Amelia's contributions. - Clinton sold his Ferrari to a buyer with leather seats.

Having been filed in the wrong filing cabinet for several years, the will was finally located.

Choose which one of the following sentences is NOT parallel. - My English is improving slowly but surely. - We are leaving quickly and quietly. - He works neither efficiently nor is effective. - We can speak specifically or generally--whichever you prefer.

He works neither efficiently nor is effective.

Choose the one sentence below that does NOT illustrate correct punctuation. There were three A's in our German class. He'll be updating the W-2's soon. Angie is always responsible for filing the 1099s. I enjoy learning from the 4Cs writing skills reviews.

He'll be updating the W-2's soon.

When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Have I made recommendations to colleagues, customers, and consumers that are in their best interests?" you are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter)

I

I _____ all your suggestions ____ the last one. Accept, Except

I accept all your suggestions except the last one.

Choose which one of the following sentences is parallel. - Gently worn shirts can be donated to Goodwill if they are ripless and without stains. - Skiing and to pursue a career in law enforcement are Angela's dreams. - I always advocate for protein smoothies, fresh coffee, juicy strawberries, crunchy toast, and cinnamon granola for breakfast in the student lounge. - Robbing a bank and to steal someone's purse on the street is more difficult in bright clothing.

I always advocate for protein smoothies, fresh coffee, juicy strawberries, crunchy toast, and cinnamon granola for breakfast in the student lounge.

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - I don't really have the bandwidth to deal with this situation right now. - My research group tried to think outside the box as we developed our SWOT analysis. - We'll put our latest drug in the pipeline for development. - Why don't you run that idea up the flagpole with our manager? - I am too excited right now to think clearly.

I am too excited right now to think clearly.

Choose which one of the following sentences is NOT parallel. - The gymnast swung around the bar and over the top. - How and when to do that is a problem. - I don't care who he is or what is being sold by him, just hang up! - How to do that and when to do that is a problem.

I don't care who he is or what is being sold by him, just hang up!

Choose the one sentence below that is NOT punctuated correctly. One's opinion shouldn't be voiced openly in those forums. I took the measurements, and the classroom is a 20 by 35' space. This orange kitten must be someone's favorite pet. I graduated in the class of '20.

I took the measurements, and the classroom is a 20 by 35' space.

Choose the one sentence below that does NOT illustrate correct punctuation. Tomorrow the temperature should be in the 60s. I've already seen two M.D.'s about the ankle pain. I don't really like being part of HMOs. The word with two u's was misspelled.

I've already seen two M.D.'s about the ankle pain.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. Your proposal covers all but one point; namely, who is going to foot the bill? Bob is going for his M.B.A.: Janet already has hers. I sent you an order for copier paper, computer paper, and No. 10 envelopes, and shipping tags, cardboard cartons, stapler wire, and binding tape were sent to me instead. Most of the stockholders favored the sale; the management did not.

Most of the stockholders favored the sale; the management did not. - semicolons connect related full sentences

Choose which one of the following sentences is parallel. - I'm going to the store to run errands, picking laundry up at the cleaners, meeting friends for coffee, and then we will all go to the park to hang out. - Mentors are expected to share clinical knowledge, develop necessary skills, helping others succeed, and supporting the profession. - The cow jumping over the moon, walked across a rainbow, stepped into the stardust, and traveled across my dream meadow. - Moving into the dorm, meeting n

Moving into the dorm, meeting new friends, walking across campus, and getting books at the bookstore, I felt exhilarated and scared at the same time.

My attorney gave me excellent. ____, and she also encouraged me to ____ my friends about the corporate issue. advise, advice

My attorney gave me excellent. advice, and she also encouraged me to advise my friends about the corporate issue.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - My car, which is a 458 Ferrari Spider, has a dented left fender. - My car which is a 458 Ferrari Spider, has a dented left fender. - The CHIP House, which stands for Compact Hyper-Insulated Prototype was started with the goal of creating a net-zero energy home. - The CHIP House which stands for Compact Hyper-Insulated Prototype, was started with the goal of creating a net-zero energy home.

My car, which is a 458 Ferrari Spider, has a dented left fender.

My high school ____ taught me an important life _____ principal, principle

My high school principal taught me an important life principle

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. This lab has a lot of high tech equipment in it. Sandy wants to become a real-estate agent. Marie just told me she's reporting to revolving door management. My professor is very soft-spoken.

My professor is very soft-spoken.

Choose the one sentence below that does NOT illustrate correct punctuation. If I go to the party, you can find me at the Smiths', and I'll be having a great time! My roommate insisted on listening to the Young Rascals' song "Groovin.'" My roommate insisted on listening to the Young Rascals' song "Groovin'." If I go to the party, you can find me at the Ortizes', and I'll be having a great time!

My roommate insisted on listening to the Young Rascals' song "Groovin.'" (period should be inside the quote but it's not a part of thee song's name)

Choose which one of the following sentences is correct. Jonathan runs faster than me. Neither Ray nor Evan made his quota. Either Ramona or Cynthia embroidered their dresses. Dr. Wilson has corrected more papers than me.

Neither Ray nor Evan made his quota. (Ray made his. Even made his)

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. My last published journal article was titled Entropy, A New Era Begins for the Lantax Corporation. One thing only was equivalent in value to a man: another man. Theories which try to explain the secret of fire walking fall into three categories; physical, psychologic, and religious. He dragged me over to the bulletin board three times to show me his team's enviable record, five straight league titles.

One thing only was equivalent in value to a man: another man.

This type of writing is often used in business emails and journalism. "Don't bury the lede" is a common principle used in this type of communication.

Order of Importance (or Emphasis)

"What is peace of mind worth to you? Our advanced surveillance security systems will protect your family and loved ones so that you never have to worry." This statement makes use of what rhetorical device?

Pathos

This type of writing often covers a difficulty, issue, or complication, followed by a discussion of possible and/or tested solutions.

Problem to Solution

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. Professor Barnes announced, "Tomorrow we'll be going on a field trip to the Waco Mammoth Site, so bring your backpacks and lunch". Professor Barnes announced: "Tomorrow we'll be going on a field trip to the Waco Mammoth Site, so bring your backpacks and lunch". Professor Barnes announced, "tomorrow we'll be going on a field trip to the Waco Mammoth Site, so bring your backpacks and lunch." Professor Barnes announced, "Tomorrow we'll be going on a field trip to the Waco Mammoth Site, so bring your backpacks and lunch."

Professor Barnes announced, "Tomorrow we'll be going on a field trip to the Waco Mammoth Site, so bring your backpacks and lunch." - direct quotes have punctuation inside the quotation marks

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - Putting the issues of costs aside, we need to discuss the original building guidelines. - Having studied your cost estimates, a few questions come to mind about the original building guidelines. - After coming out of a coma, the physician asked the driver how the accident had happened. - Having said that, let's consider as a team the objections that have been raised.

Putting the issues of costs aside, we need to discuss the original building guidelines.

When you are planning a communication and ask yourself, "Does the message offend or pressure? Does it show that my colleagues' or customers' needs are important?" you are employing what part of the acronym from FAIRS? (choose the letter)

R

Choose which ONE of the following sentences could have two different meanings. - Reading the book at a fast pace gave me a headache. - It didn't take long for reading the book to give me a headache. - Reading the book gave me a headache. - Reading the book quickly gave me a headache.

Reading the book quickly gave me a headache.

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. -Sammy wanted to bring Blue Bell ice cream to the reception, but his girlfriend told him to bring Katie's custard instead. - My apartment mate drives me up the wall when he refuses to take out the trash. - During finals, Ace tends to burn the candle at both ends. - A good manager will keep an ear to the ground at all times. - When interviewing for jobs, yo

Sammy wanted to bring Blue Bell ice cream to the reception, but his girlfriend told him to bring Katie's custard instead.

Choose the one sentence below that does NOT illustrate a correct contraction(s). She's said that before, but I didn't believe her. She is going to go to the game. She could've gone to the game, but she chose not to. Let's go to the football game.

She is going to go to the game.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. Our team had a break-down in communication. Max said he could fine tune the grand piano. Sherry wanted to highlight the excellent report at the conference. I'd like to operate a drive in theater.

Sherry wanted to highlight the excellent report at the conference.

Choose which one of the following sentences is parallel. - Robert didn't enjoy paying full price for a lift ticket and that the cashier treated him rudely. - Sliding down the mountain and coasting to a full stop is easier in clothing that resembles a second skin. - When he eases into the pants and zipping them up with great difficulty, he feels cool. - The ski pants Robert favors are green, skin-tight, and made of stretch fabric. - In this ski outfit, Robert can breathe only with great difficul

Sliding down the mountain and coasting to a full stop is easier in clothing that resembles a second skin.

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - Asleep on top of the refrigerator, Mona couldn't find her cat. - Small but expensive, the house wasn't right for Jana. - Amazingly gifted, we were very impressed by the soloist's performance. - Small but expensive, Jana was reluctant to buy the new home.

Small but expensive, the house wasn't right for Jana.

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - Sonia has a learning disability, so she received some extra training. - Mack is an epileptic, so we put him in the front office where he can get help easily. - Taylor is a great businessman. - Selena wants to be a stewardess on United Airlines. - My mailman is hilarious; he always tells great jokes.

Sonia has a learning disability, so she received some extra training.

Choose which one of the following sentences is parallel. - Robbers need speed and to be private, but they also need big pockets. - Renee once wrote and had even edited a newsletter called Crimes of Fashion. - Renee, who is really quite honest and not having the inclination to rob anyone, nevertheless thinks about crime. - Stashing stolen money and knowing where to hide it are important issues.

Stashing stolen money and knowing where to hide it are important issues.

Choose the one correctly punctuated business document component below. Dear Dr. Heatherington, Enclosure; Subject: New Computer Guidelines Attention; Ms. Amelia Palmer

Subject: New Computer Guidelines

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - I wore my favorite pants to the job interview, which accidentally picked up lint from the seat of my car. - Hanging off the edge of the roof, Liam couldn't quite reach his sunglasses. - Covered with roses, Andrew admired the finished wedding cake. - Suddenly empty of students, the classroom was cold and empty.

Suddenly empty of students, the classroom was cold and empty.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - Dr. Nunnally asked "Which way to the conference hall?" - An ostrich is unable to fly, it can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, however. - If I had to bet, I would place my money on the Yankees but it's a tough choice. - Two of the contestants, Perry and Hugh, are my roommates.

Two of the contestants, Perry and Hugh, are my roommates. (independent clauses must be separated by punctuation)

Which of the following job responsibilities listed on this resume is not parallel with the rest? - Increased departmental sales in the first quarter by 12 percent - Was asked by the associate manager to stock supply shelves - Designed and implemented a new company website - Trained new employees - Worked with the assistant manager to order products

Was asked by the associate manager to stock supply shelves

When you _____, you exit a country, but when you ______, you go into a country. Emigrate, Immigrate

When you emigrate, you exit a country, but when you immigrate, you go into a country

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - Heartbroken, Six Flags had to close to our school kids for repairs. - With one last look at the room, the door was closed. - Wonderfully talented, the architect impressed us with his new plans. - The Sonata's engine finally worked by fixing the transmission.

Wonderfully talented, the architect impressed us with his new plans.

Capitol capitol capital

capital: chief or foremost (adjective), a principle sum of money, an uppercase letter, or a city for a seat of government. I'm planning on living on the interest from my capital investment. Austin is the capital of Texas. capitol: the building where a state legislative body meets The Texas State Legislature meets in the capitol building in Austin. Capitol: the building in which US Congress meets (Washington, D.C.) The US Congress meets in the Capitol.

Ethos Logos Pathos

they increase credibility with the reader Ethos - is the writer qualified to comment on the issue? logos - includes facts, statistics, and proven sources pathos- appeals to emotion, attempt to evoke emotion and have the reader feel a specific way

FAIR test

tool that can be very helpful in being ethical to build trust Facts - how factual is your persuasive message? Access - how accessible/ transparent are my motives, reasoning, and information? Impact - How does your communication impact stakeholders? Respect - How respectful is your communication?

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - Mindy said she gained a lot of satisfaction from running the marathon. - The GOP party will host a convention in Dallas in March. - Max tends to write with a lot of overused clichés. - Let's meet together to discuss the possibilities of a new building. - First and foremost, our department needs to hire two new instructors.

Mindy said she gained a lot of satisfaction from running the marathon.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. All organic vegetable selections at HEB including, potatoes, greens, salads, and cucumbers, were being sold for half price yesterday. All organic vegetable selections at HEB—including potatoes, greens, salads, and cucumbers—were being sold for half price yesterday. All organic vegetable selections at HEB including potatoes, greens, salads, and cucumbers, were being sold for half price yesterday. All organic vegetable selections at HEB: including potatoes, greens, salads, and cucumbers, were being sold for half price yesterday.

All organic vegetable selections at HEB—including potatoes, greens, salads, and cucumbers—were being sold for half price yesterday.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. At the workshop we will all need several items; a notebook, a laptop, and a photograph from our favorite hike. For the final exam you will need: a pencil, a calculator, and three sheets of graph paper. At 2:15 a.m. the phone rang and woke us up. Your program is working well, however, mine is a disaster.

At 2:15 a.m. the phone rang and woke us up. - words like "however" don't have complete sentences on both sides

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. At the business school Christmas banquet this year, the musicians—and the dessert—were excellent. The minute you stop making mistakes is the minute you stop learning. -Miley Cyrus Life's a climb. But the view is great. [Miley Cyrus] At the business school Christmas banquet this year, the musicians - and the dessert - were excellent.

At the business school Christmas banquet this year, the musicians—and the dessert—were excellent.

Austin is the _____ of Texas, while the dome of the United States ____ may well be the most famous landmark in America's ____ , Washington D.C. The phrase United States is always written in ____ letters. capital, capitol, Capitol

Austin is the capital of Texas, while the dome of the United States Capitol may well be the most famous landmark in America's capital, Washington D.C. The phrase United States is always written in capital letters.

Choose which one of the following sentences is NOT parallel. - Casey is great at public speaking and even better at pole vaulting. - Casey is a talented orator and writer. - Casey is talented not only as a mesmerizing orator but also as an excellent writer. - Casey is not only talented as an orator but also as an excellent writer.

Casey is not only talented as an orator but also as an excellent writer.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - Casey was expected to begin work on June 3, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. - Casey was expected to begin work on June 3, 2022 in El Paso Texas. - Casey was expected to begin work on June 3, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. - Casey was expected to begin work on June 3 2022 in El Paso, Texas.

Casey was expected to begin work on June 3, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.

This type of writing is often used in written documentaries, biographies, and novels.

Chronological

This type of writing is often used to explain something new or unfamiliar. It can proceed point by point or in "block" style.

Comparison/Contrast

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - The server presented a ribeye to the guest that was medium rare. - Wearing bright red shoes, we all enjoyed Macy's happy attire. - Although bleeding from a cut near her nose ring, a change of sunglasses was out of the question. - Covered in rhinestones, Lindsay also made a fashion statement with her wild glasses.

Covered in rhinestones, Lindsay also made a fashion statement with her wild glasses.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. Dr. Andrew Samoid, noted editor of the journal The Cambridge Archives, quoted a Mary Oliver question in a recent essay: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life"? Dr. Andrew Samoid, noted editor of the journal, The Cambridge Archives, quoted a Mary Oliver question in a recent essay: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Dr. Andrew Samoid, noted editor of the journal, The Cambridge Archives, quoted a Mary Oliver question in a recent essay; "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Dr. Andrew Samoid, noted editor of the journal The Cambridge Archives, quoted a Mary Oliver question in a recent essay: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

Dr. Andrew Samoid, noted editor of the journal The Cambridge Archives, quoted a Mary Oliver question in a recent essay: "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - May I pick your brain about my new idea for marketing crazy socks? - The Baylor MIS Department will herewith grant honorary degrees when merited. - Dr. Green gave the second qualitative analysis lecture to her best students. - The above-mentioned clause will be eliminated. - The twins were amongst the most unusual students on campus.

Dr. Green gave the second qualitative analysis lecture to her best students.

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies, or clichés. - Simone's slow response was virtually impossible to decipher. - Dr. James believes Dean Mazunder is one of the best administrators in the nation. - In the event of a thunder storm, we'll hold the races under a large tent. - This is the third table that was ordered for the banquet hall. - Casey was literally shocked to find out about his very high grade.

Dr. James believes Dean Mazunder is one of the best administrators in the nation.

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - The usual custom in Thailand is to perform a slight bow to elders. - Weather conditions are not conducive to an outdoor dance on Bagby. - Dr. Trower doesn't know yet whether a graduate degree will be offered in cyber security. - Margaret vacillated back and forth between an accounting or a marketing major. - Hasan is our newest undergraduate student.

Dr. Trower doesn't know yet whether a graduate degree will be offered in cyber security.

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - Dragging myself into the study hall, strong coffee and bear claws would have been appreciated. - Dragging myself into the study hall, I wanted strong coffee and bear claws. - Dragging myself into the study hall, the thing I needed was strong coffee. - Dragging myself into the study hall, strong coffee and bear claws were offered to me.

Dragging myself into the study hall, I wanted strong coffee and bear claws.

"I babysat for your family for four years, taught Sunday School at our church for three years, and served as a camp counselor for Camp Kanakuk last summer, so you can rely on my acting responsibly." This statement primarily makes use of what rhetorical device?

Ethos

"I've been teaching quantitative analysis at Baylor for the last twenty years, and I recommend the following strategy for generating the best results." This statement makes use of what rhetorical device?

Ethos

"My two decades of experience in public service make me an ideal candidate for your next mayor." This statement primarily makes use of what rhetorical device?

Ethos

The FAIRS acronym stands for _____.

Facts, Access, Impacts, Respect, and Social Responsibility

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - There were twenty trees that were affected by the high winds. - It would be great for Baylor to build a dolphin pool next to the Rosenbalm fountain. - It is my considered recommendation that we hire Annalyse for the fellowship. - I basically don't understand anything about this difficult situation. - A large number of students protested the new guideline

It would be great for Baylor to build a dolphin pool next to the Rosenbalm fountain.

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - Last night an anonymous stranger knocked on our apartment door. - Katrina liked the new Top Gun better than the older version. - It is within the realm of possibility for Caden to win a first place medal. - I always carry cash money so I can stop at Common Grounds or Dichotomy. - Our team estimated there were in the neighborhood of forty students who sho

Katrina liked the new Top Gun better than the older version.

King William ____ the uprising. Lead, led

Led

Choose the one sentence below (from five options) that is NOT punctuated correctly for possession. Let's take a close look at all the employee's statements. (more than one employee) I'm going to ask for Mr. Jennings' approval. George's serves Texas' best-known biscuits. It's frustrating to try to follow the agencies' conflicting rules. (more than one agency) I try to follow Jesus's teachings every day.

Let's take a close look at all the employee's statements. (more than one employee)

"Demand for trucks has increased in Montana for the last five years, and this year's sales figures have increased 30 percent despite supply chain issues." This statement makes use of what rhetorical device?

Logos

"More than thirty peer-reviewed, double-blinded studies have been conducted at medical schools in the U.S. over the past decade, and none proves that caffeine is an effective anti-depressant." This statement makes use of what rhetorical device? Ethos? Pathos? Logos?

Logos

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. The home is energy efficient. Jeremiah told me the purchase was tax exempt. Carla brought a casserole she claimed was fat-free. Malcolm seems to be accident prone.

Malcolm seems to be accident prone.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. The Foster business building has many impressive features an open atrium: numerous meeting modules students can reserve: and a convenient cafe to get coffee and lunch. The Foster business building has many impressive features: an open atrium, numerous meeting modules students can reserve, and a convenient cafe to get coffee and lunch. The Foster business building has many impressive features an open atrium, numerous meeting modules students can reserve, and a convenient cafe to get coffee and lunch. The Foster business building has many impressive features, an open atrium; numerous meeting modules students can reserve; and a convenient cafe to get coffee and lunch.

The Foster business building has many impressive features: an open atrium, numerous meeting modules students can reserve, and a convenient cafe to get coffee and lunch.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - As you can see the tables clearly demonstrate the annual gains. - I bought a CB radio on July 2, 2022, I still have not received the missing warranty from the manufacturer. - After the construction workers finished eating rats emerged to look for the scraps. - The area around Galveston, Texas, has some of the most polluted air in the country.

The area around Galveston, Texas, has some of the most polluted air in the country.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. The company will be represented on the Longwood Environmental Council by Martha Jaonowski (director of public affairs) Harris Mendel (vice president of manufacturing) and Daniel Santoya (director of environmental systems). The company will be represented on the Longwood Environmental Council by Martha Jaonowski: director of public affairs, Harris Mendel: vice president of manufacturing, and Daniel Santoya: director of environmental systems. The company will be represented on the Longwood Environmental Council by Martha Jaonowski (director of public affairs), Harris Mendel (vice president of manufacturing), and Daniel Santoya (director of environmental systems). The company will be represented on the Longwood Environmental Council by Martha Jaonowski; director of public affairs, Harris Mendel; vice president of manufacturing, and Daniel Santoya; director of envi

The company will be represented on the Longwood Environmental Council by Martha Jaonowski (director of public affairs), Harris Mendel (vice president of manufacturing), and Daniel Santoya (director of environmental systems).

Identify which ONE of the following sentences does NOT contain inefficiencies, fuzzy/non-precise/outdated wording, redundancies or clichés. - The grafted fruit trees will evolve over time. - The fourth entry will cancel the second entry. - The pinion is connected together with the gear. - I'm interested in studying the field of accounting. - Maria is planning on showing an advance preview of Jurassic Park.

The fourth entry will cancel the second entry.

The journalist was unable to ____ information from the attorney about her client's ____ drug deals. elicit, illicit

The journalist was unable to elicit information from the attorney about her client's illicit drug deals.

Choose which one of the following sentences is parallel. - In morning and at noon the mail arrives. - The mail comes in the morning and noon. - In the morning and noon the mail comes. - The mail arrives in the morning and at noon.

The mail arrives in the morning and at noon.

Choose the one sentence below that does NOT illustrate a correct contraction(s). I don't think you're going to make the class in time. You shouldn't've taken the money from the drawer. How've you gotten away with that for so long? The meeting will begin promptly at 8 'o clock.

The meeting will begin promptly at 8 'o clock.

The net ____ of the new legislation was to reduce inflation; this will likely _____ voters' choices. affect, effect

The net effect of the new legislation was to reduce inflation; this will likely affect voters' choices.

The nonstop downpour in Waco this week has been a _____ nuisance for the HOT rodeo. Wacoans knew _______ reports had been coming in each week about possible weather changes for the season. continual, continuous

The nonstop downpour in Waco this week has been a continuous nuisance for the HOT rodeo. Wacoans knew continual reports had been coming in each week about possible weather changes for the season.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. The project your group just completed is fairly impressive: I would like to hear more of your ideas concerning another issue. The project your group just completed is fairly impressive: the time you all put into it, the award you won, and the potential consequences of your innovation. The project your group just completed is fairly impressive; the time you all put into it, the award you won, and the potential consequences of your innovation. The project your group just completed is fairly impressive, I would like to nominate you for a scholarship.

The project your group just completed is fairly impressive: the time you all put into it, the award you won, and the potential consequences of your innovation. - colon used as a formal introduction to call attention to what follows

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. The strangest word I've ever heard, is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Let's all sing That Good Old Baylor Line. Let's all sing: "That Good Old Baylor Line." The strangest word I've ever heard is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

The strangest word I've ever heard is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. It would be best to write a follow up letter quickly. I think we should follow-up with a letter. The decision had to be made at a high-level. The team had to make a rapid, high-level decision.

The team had to make a rapid, high-level decision. (high-level is an adjective so it must be followed by a noun"

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. The team is made up of Sam Keen, vice-president; Lori Ruiz, director of research; and Nathaniel Greene, assistant director. The team is made up of Sam Keen, vice-president, Lori Ruiz, director of research, and Nathaniel Greene, assistant director. The team is made up of: Sam Keen, vice-president; Lori Ruiz, director of research; and Nathaniel Greene, assistant director. The team is made up of Sam Keen, vice-president; Lori Ruiz, director of research; Nathaniel Greene, assistant director.

The team is made up of Sam Keen, vice-president; Lori Ruiz, director of research; and Nathaniel Greene, assistant director. - there needs to be a complete sentence b4 a colon

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - The town council designated the area's oldest, stone house as a landmark. - The town council designated the area's oldest brick house as a landmark. - The town council designated the area's oldest largest house as a landmark. - The town council designated the area's oldest most charming house as a landmark.

The town council designated the area's oldest brick house as a landmark.

Choose which ONE of the following sentences does not contain a dangling or misplaced modifier. - About a week after the written driving exam, the Department of Motor Vehicles sent a letter giving Joyce an appointment for the road test lacking sufficient postage. - Even before she passed the road test, Christine bought celebration leather seat covers that were given only twice a month. - Craig passed the writing exam administered by a new instructor with high marks. - The written test asked abou

The written test asked about maneuvers for cars skidding on ice.

Which TWO sentences are correct? This is her. This is he. This is she. This is him

This is he. This is she

To ____ water over a rosemary bush is a _____ substitute for daily misting. I intend to _____ over all the gardening research about how to grow these and other herbs in Texas. Pour, pore, poor

To pour water over a rosemary bush is a poor substitute for daily misting. I intend to pore over all the gardening research about how to grow these and other herbs in Texas.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - Tomorrow's accountants will have to be able to manage information overload, communicate skillfully and, employ a computer as an extension of themselves. - Tomorrow's accountants will have to be able to manage information overload, communicate skillfully and employ a computer as an extension of themselves. - Tomorrow's accountants will have to be able to manage information overload, communicate skillfully, and employ a computer as an extensio

Tomorrow's accountants will have to be able to manage information overload, communicate skillfully, and employ a computer as an extension of themselves.

Choose the one correctly punctuated sentence below. - Two men, one of them wearing a ski mask, robbed the small grocery store. - The shop is located at 2110 Greenwood Street, Kennett, California, 29348. - Even then, fifty years ago the house was run down. - We are, after all here to get an education.

Two men, one of them wearing a ski mask, robbed the small grocery store.