ENG 100

True

Ideally, proofreading is a team effort. Select one: True False

in particular

If a writer wants to provide an example between sentences and between paragraphs, the most effective transitional phrase to indicate the example would be Select one: A."as a result". B."in particular". C."on the contrary". D."for this purpose"

False

If more than one man or more than one woman is mentioned in a sentence, place the pronoun as far as possible from the person to whom you refer. Select one: True False

True

If you have a general idea of the meaning you want to convey, a thesaurus will give you a choice of specific words to express it. Select one: True False

True

In business, horizontal communication is communication with people who are at the same level as you. True False

it contains a short "a" sound.

In forming the past tense of the word "plan" you double the final "n" because Select one: A.it contains a short "a" sound. B.the suffix is too short. C.the accent is on the first syllable of the word. D.it is a multisyllabic word.

it contains a short "a" sound.

In forming the past tense of the word "plan" you double the final "n" because Select one: A.the accent is on the first syllable of the word. B.it contains a short "a" sound.In forming the past tense of the word "plan" you double the final "n" (planned) because it contains a short "a" sound. C.the suffix is too short. D.it is a multisyllabic word.

false

In the English language, all adverbs end in "ly."

analyzing the sounds that you comprehended.

In the listening model, interpreting is the act of A.analyzing the sounds that you comprehended. B.filtering out distractions to allow you to comprehend the meaning of sounds. C.remembering analyzed sounds for later use. D.using retained and analyzed sounds.

Further economic crises will depreciate the value of your building, which neither of us wants.

In which of the following statements is the "which" clause misplaced? Select one: A.Further economic crises will depreciate the value of your building, which neither of us wants. B.Mark predicted that the stock price would increase, which is precisely what happened. C.His recent book, which was sold for $18, has pictures of the Royal Palace. D.Janet is taking a five-month course in accounting, which will help her get a promotion.

Speaking

In your educational life, asking questions, summarizing information, and expressing ideas are an important part of the learning process. Which communication skill would you be using for each of these activities? A.Speaking B.Writing C.Reading D.Listening

True

Indirect quotations, which are restatements of a person's exact words introduced by the word "that," are not enclosed in quotation marks. Select one: True False

False

Dictionary entries use semicolons to indicate the correct places for breaking or dividing words. Select one: True False

True

Effective writers use commas to connect thoughts and to separate elements within sentences. Select one: True False

True

External noise includes sounds from conversations, cell phones, radios, televisions, machinery, and so on. Select one: A. True B. False

False

Feedback to a message may include a written response and verbal questions, but it does not include nonverbal gestures. True False

editing

Fred is going through the revised draft of a document to make sure that it is clear, complete, concise, consistent, correct, and courteous. It can be concluded that Fred is ________ the document. Select one: A.screening B.revising C.editing D.proofreading

verbose

Overly talkative; using more words than necessary Answer 3

False

Physical distractions as barriers to communication are usually harder to prevent in a speaking or listening situation because the surroundings cannot be controlled or changed. True False

False

Planned repetition of words is best avoided in advertisements. Select one: True False

True

Posture and physical appearance contribute to the kinesics category of nonverbal communication. A. True B. False

true

Predicate agreement means that a predicate must agree with its simple subject in number and in person.

a predicate must agree with its simple subject in number and in person.

Predicate agreement means that: Select one: A.a predicate must agree with its compound subject in number and not in person. B.a simple subject must agree with its compound subject. C.a predicate must agree with its simple subject in person and not in number. D.a predicate must agree with its simple subject in number and in person.

False

Reading is an inefficient means of gaining information because you cannot control the flow of information. True False

False

Reflective listening involves putting your reader or listener first and being considerate of the other person. True False

redundant

Repetitive, especially when repeating information

The food is hot

The italicized words in which of the following sentences is a noun?

False

The past tense of a verb is used to show action that is happening now.

True

The pronouns "who" and "that" are called relative pronouns because they relate to other words, called antecedents.

true

The simple predicate is the main verb of the sentence plus any helping verbs

true

The verb tense is the form that tells when the action did or will occur.

True

The word which is a relative pronoun that refers to another word in the sentence. Select one: True False

. pseudo-homonyms.

The words "accept" and "except" are Select one: A.pseudo-homonyms.The words "accept" and "except" are pseudo-homonyms. Pseudo-homonyms are words that sound somewhat alike but have different meanings. When pronounced correctly, these words do not sound exactly alike. B.derivative adjectives. C.antonyms. D.participial adjectives.

False

The words "north," "south," "east," and "west" are capitalized when they refer merely to direction. Select one: True False

True

The you-attitude involves putting your reader or listener first and being considerate of the other person True False

False

To be effective, a written message should have two or more main purposes. Select one: True False

Internal communication

Transmitting information between and among persons within a business or organization is called: A.external communication. B.internal communication. C.peripheral communication. D.intrapersonal communication

false

Using the you-attitude makes messages less courteous. Select one: True False

sentence

A ________ is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

group of persons or things

A collective noun is a:

external communication

A job listing that tries to attract qualified personnel to fill a certain position is an example of: A. internal communication. B. upward communication. C. external communication. D. intrapersonal communication

False

A mixed number is best expressed in spelled-out words. Select one: True False

compare or contrast

A paragraph reads "The rating scale performance appraisal method uses a 10-point or a five-point scale against which an employee is rated by his superior. This method does not usually require employee participation. However, the Management by Objectives method to performance appraisal requires employee participation." In this paragraph, the italicized word "however" is used as a transitional word to ideally Select one: A.indicate sequence. B.add emphasis. C.compare or contrast.

blunt

A person who is candid, direct; "pulls no punches"

A comma

A person's address reads "156 Chalfont Drive NW." Which of the following punctuations should be used to separate the street name from the abbreviation "NW"? Select one: A.An internal period B.A comma C.A dash D.An apostrophe

euphenism

A polite/colloquial way of expressing something The substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.

True

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, an object, and any modifier of the object.

True

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, an object, and any modifier of the object. Select one: True False

False

A sentence reads "He did not return that day." In this sentence, the pronoun being used is "day."

false

A sentence reads "He did not return that day." In this sentence, the pronoun being used is "day."

compound subject

A sentence reads "Jen and Fiona have been promoted to the same position." In this sentence, "Jen and Fiona" is an example of a/an ________.

surprise

A sentence reads "She was delighted about the surprise holiday." In this sentence, the adjective used is ________.

dog

A sentence reads "The dog jumped over the fence." In this sentence, the subject is ________.

who

A sentence reads "The students who arrive late for the examination will be penalized." In this sentence, the relative pronoun is ________.

False

A sentence reads "There firm holds the maximum market share in the industry." The typographical error, "there," would be detected by spell-checkers in word processing programs. Select one: True False

received

A sentence reads "We finally received the overdue shipment last Thursday." In this sentence, the transitive verb is ________.

received

A sentence reads "We finally received the overdue shipment last Thursday." In this sentence, the transitive verb is ________. Select one: A.shipment B.received C.overdue D.Thursday

True

A transitive verb is a verb that has an object or a receiver of the verb's action. Select one: True False

False

A way to make writing effective is to use "this" to refer to an entire preceding thought. Select one: True False

separate a compound predicate

A writer should avoid using a comma to: Select one: A.separate a dependent clause that precedes a main clause. B.set off interrupting elements. C.separate consecutive adjectives that separately modify a noun. D.separate a compound predicate

sense of achievement, competence, and creativity.

According to the psychologist Abraham Maslow, self-actualizing needs are met through a: feeling of belonging to a group. B.sense of security from physical harm and mental abuse. C.feeling of self-importance, prestige, or recognition. D. sense of achievement, competence, and creativity.

sequence

All communication should be consistent in fact, treatment, and

the principal part of a verb

All verb tenses are formed from:

True

Avoid using words with unpleasant sounds, and do not attempt to write business letters that sound musical or poetic. Select one: True False

True

Before writers begin revising the initial draft of a document, it is advisable for them to put their writing aside for a few hours or even for a day. Select one: True False

antonym

By adding the prefix "ir" before the word "relevant," the ________ of the word is formed. Select one: A.synonym B.pseudo-homonym C.acronym D.antonym

'False

By adding the prefix "un" to the term "professional" its synonym can be formed. Select one: True False

False

By adding the prefix "un" to the term "professional" its synonym can be formed. Select one: True False

convoluted

Complicated; intricately involved

True

When using consecutive adjectives in writing, no comma follows the last adjective in a series. Select one: True False

exclamation points

When writers want to show strong emotion or feeling in their writing, they should end their sentences with: Select one: A.semicolons. B.periods. C.colons. D.exclamation points

Identify the speaker's ideas and the connections among the ideas.

Which of the following helps you retain the content of a speaker's message? Take minimal notes B.Ensure that the speaker knows whether you agree or disagree with him or her at every step of the speech C.Identify the speaker's ideas and the connections among the ideas. D.Sit facing away from the speaker

you are smart

Which of the following is an example of a declarative sentence?

Nobody

Which of the following is an indefinite pronoun?

Use complete sentences, not phrases.

Which of the following is not a tip on taking lecture or meeting notes? A.Listen for cues that something is important. B.Use complete sentences, not phrases.While C.Leave a wide left-hand margin in your notes. D.Begin a new page for each meeting or session.

Warranties

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the plural form of the common noun "warranty"? Select one: A.warranties B.warrantyies C.warrantys D.warrantes

D. Warranties

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the plural form of the common noun "warranty"? Select one: A.warrantyies B.warrantys C.warrantes D.warranties

D. It is appropriate only when you listen for pleasure

Which of the following is true of passive listening? A.It requires a high level of concentration. B.It enhances the ability of a listener to retain vital information and signals. C.It is most appropriate in school or in the workplace. D.It is appropriate only when you listen for pleasure.

Commas are always inside the closing quotation mark.

Which of the following is true of punctuation marks at the end of quotations in a sentence? Select one: A.Semicolons are inside or outside the closing quotation mark depending on the context of a sentence. B.Commas are always inside the closing quotation mark. C.Exclamation points are never placed inside the closing quotation mark. D.Periods are outside the closing quotation mark irrespective of the context of a sentence.

Use of cliches

Which of the following practices hampers the clarity of a message? Select one: A.use of clichés B.use of simple words C.use of transitional words and phrases D.use of variety in sentence structure

using the you-attitude

Which of the following practices is preferred by writers in order to write effective sentences? Select one: A.using excessive repetition of certain vowel or consonant sounds B.using negative words C.using the passive voice D.using the you-attitude

D. using less traditional fonts such as cursive type fonts and solid capital fonts

Which of the following practices makes a message less courteous? Select one: A.creating several short paragraphs instead of one long paragraph B.varying the sentence structure in the message C.adopting a reader-centered writing style D.using less traditional fonts such as cursive type fonts and solid capital fonts

. using less traditional fonts such as cursive type fonts and solid capital fonts

Which of the following practices makes a message less courteous? Select one: A.creating several short paragraphs instead of one long paragraph B.varying the sentence structure in the message C.using less traditional fonts such as cursive type fonts and solid capital fonts D.adopting a reader-centered writing style

using transitional words and phrases between sentences in the paragraph

Which of the following practices will make a paragraph effective for a reader? Select one: A.introducing two or more main ideas in the paragraph B.keeping the middle paragraph shorter than the first and last paragraphs C.using transitional words and phrases between sentences in the paragraph D.providing continuity breaks in the paragraph

inflectional form

"Does" is a/an ________ of "do." Select one: A.consecutive adjective B.inflectional form C.homonym D.antonym

inflectional form

"Does" is a/an ________ of "do." Select one: A.inflectional form B.consecutive adjective C.homonym D.antonym

False

Nonverbal communication includes written messages. True False

A. True

One reason listeners stop paying attention is that they hear faster than most speakers can speak. A. True B. False

False

One sure way to produce variety in written communication is to use all compound sentences. Select one: True False

A.He should maintain his mental focus on the speaker's message

Rick is attending a training session on communication skills at work. The session is being conducted by a famous life-skills coach from another country. Rick is distracted by the speaker's accent and style of speaking because it is so different. In this situation, which of the following actions should Rick take to ensure that his listening is maximized? A.He should maintain his mental focus on the speaker's message. B.He should turn away from the speaker so that he can listen more carefully. C.He should leave the training session. D.He should maintain less eye contact so that he can listen more actively.

Rachel Toms (She's the customer relationship manager) is the person whom you should complain to.

Which of the following statements does NOT illustrate the correct use of parentheses? Select one: A.I want to see the final draft of the report (is it on this floppy disk?) and ask Sam to quickly proofread it. B.Rachel Toms (She's the customer relationship manager) is the person whom you should complain to. C.When they met last month (at a common friend's wedding), they exchanged their cell phone numbers. D.As clearly stated in the report, we have increased our production capacity. (Please refer to the attached document.)

Rico always has done and always will do a great job.

Which of the following statements does not have a faulty parallel structure? Select one: A.Rico always has done and always will do a great job. B.The new employee is positive, enthusiastic, and has much knowledge. C.The company is planning to employ an accountant and software engineer. D.Clara often talks about the time she was both popular and rich.

In written communication, immediate feedback may not always be possible.

Which of the following statements is true about the different types of communication? A.In written communication, immediate feedback may not always be possible. B.Written communication does not provide proof that the information was exchanged. C.Oral communication is communication without words. D.Nonverbal communication is communication with words.

Asking questions to clarify points

Which of the following will enhance and reinforce your listening skills? A.Lacking vocabulary B.Worrying about an upcoming event C.Lacking knowledge of the subject matter D.Asking questions to clarify points

peace, piece

Which of the following word groups represents homonyms? Select one: A.art, jazz B.angry, annoyed C.good, bad D.peace, piece

Fix

Which of the following words does not require the doubling of the final consonant when adding the suffix "ing" to it? Select one: A.tap B.ship C.fix D. plan

D. Fix

Which of the following words does not require the doubling of the final consonant when adding the suffix "ing" to it? Select one: A.tap B.ship C.plan D.fix

and

Which of the following words is NOT a preposition?

Answering

Which of the following words is the present participle of the word "answer"?

answering

Which of the following words is the present participle of the word "answer"?

A. True

With regard to spatial nonverbal communication, 7 feet and beyond is considered a public distance and is usually for public speaking. A. True B. False

Clear in communication

With regard to the six Cs of effective communication, being specific rather than vague is a way to meet the criterion for: A.consistency in communication. B.courteousness in communication. C.clear in communication. D. correctness in communication

Sequence

With regard to the six Cs of effective communication, the arrangement of listings, such as alphabetical, numerical, or chronological is referred to as consistency in: A. Sequence B. Treatment C. Fact D. Courteousness