(cawt116) ch 4 mindtap quiz

Which of the following phrases is not a trite business phrase? a. Under separate cover b. At your request c. Enclosed please find d. Thank you in advance

b. At your request

Proofreading includes which of the following tasks? a. Improving content and tone b. Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format c. Determining whether the message should be written using the direct or indirect organizational strategy d. Fine-tuning sentence and paragraph structure

b. Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format

Which of the following sentences expresses the idea most effectively? a. The company president was incredibly happy to learn that sales were actually increasing after the new product launch. b. The company president was extremely happy to learn that sales were increasing after the new product launch. c. The company president was happy to learn that sales were increasing after the new product launch. d. The company president was very happy to learn that sales were definitely increasing after the new product launch.

c. The company president was happy to learn that sales were increasing after the new product launch.

Which of the following sentences does not include a redundant expression? a. Each and every employee will be pleased to learn about our new benefits offerings. b. The price options are exactly identical. c. The fundamentals of our economy are strong. d. Your participation in this survey is absolutely essential to help us create products that meet your needs.

c. The fundamentals of our economy are strong.

The third phase of the 3-x-3 writing process involves __________. a. conducting research b. analyzing your audience c. editing, proofreading, and evaluating your document d. writing the rough draft

c. editing, proofreading, and evaluating your document

All the following are techniques to increase white space within a document except __________. a. incorporating headings b. creating shorter sentences and paragraphs c. selecting an appealing typeface d. including bulleted or numbered lists

c. selecting an appealing typeface

How many typefaces should you use in a business document? a. At least three b. Up to five c. At least ten d. No more than two

d. No more than two

When microblogging, you should practice all the following except __________. a. including only main ideas b. selecting descriptive but short words c. personalizing your message d. creating long messages to demonstrate your writing skills

d. creating long messages to demonstrate your writing skills

Because headings provide a visual distraction for readers, you should avoid integrating them in business documents. (t/f)

false

As you revise, make your writing clear by using specific verbs, concrete nouns, and vivid adjectives. (t/f)

true

Everything you write will be evaluated by others. (t/f)

true

Microblogging consists of short messages exchanged on social media networks. (t/f)

true

One reason concise messages are essential in business is that they save money by saving time. (t/f)

true

Ragged-right margins increase white space and improve readability. (t/f)

true

When proofreading complex documents, concentrate on individual words rather than ideas. (t/f)

true; when proofreading complex documents, you should reduce your reading speed to concentrate on individual words rather than ideas

The following sentence demonstrates effective business writing: The hiring committee will perform an analysis of each candidate's application. (t/f)

false

The following sentence demonstrates effective business writing: You will receive an application form under separate cover. (t/f)

false; The words under separate cover represent a trite business expression. This outdated expression could be written using more modern wording: separately.

There is a department meeting scheduled for 8 a.m. on Friday is an example of a sentence containing __________. a. an outdated expression b. a filler c. a redundancy d. concise wording

filler

I am writing you this message to see if you can speak at our conference on May 3 is an effective opening for an e-mail message. (t/f)

false

Which of the following sentences avoids buzzwords, slang, or clichés? a. The proposal for the tuition reimbursement program must be submitted to the board for approval by June 1. b. Props should be given to the new account rep who delivered a presentation that was dope. c. First and foremost, it's time for Bill to finally complete his portion of the project. d. A new paradigm shift is needed to develop a more customer-oriented service model.

a. The proposal for the tuition reimbursement program must be submitted to the board for approval by June 1.

Which of the following sentences avoids burying a verb in a wordy noun expression? a. We hope to discover the reason our profits are declining. b. The board will conduct a discussion about the possible merger. c. We will give serious consideration to your application. d. The task force reached a conclusion that employee morale must be improved.

a. We hope to discover the reason our profits are declining.

For complex documents it's best to proofread __________. a. from a printed copy b. only once c. as you compose the document d. on the computer screen only

a. from a printed copy

All of following statements regarding bulleted or numbered lists are accurate except __________. a. bulleted lists should not be used to show a chronology b. end punctuation should always be added to all bulleted or numbered lists c. the initial word of each line in a list should be capitalized d. numbered lists should be used to represent a sequence

b. end punctuation should always be added to all bulleted or numbered lists

Which of the following is the best tip for proofreading documents? a. Run your computer's grammar-checker to eliminate all grammar errors. b. Proofread each section as you complete it. c. Proofread your document when it is in its final form. d. Proofread for spelling using your spell-checker, but don't waste time on small concerns such as the difference between affect and effect.

c. Proofread your document when it is in its final form.

The best way to evaluate the effectiveness of your writing is__________. a. by receiving a raise for your writing efforts b. to spell-check your document c. to proofread it for grammar, format, and mechanics d. through feedback from your receiver

d. through feedback from your receiver