Quizzes week 5

Which statement is accurate?

• a. Proofreading involves using only a spell checker.

• b. Revision should always occur after you have completed writing.

• c. Business messages must be clear, concise, and readable.

• d. Revising and proofreading involve the same steps.

Good business writing is concise. Concise means that the writing

• a. avoids the use of redundant phrases.

• b. is free of errors in grammar and punctuation.

• c. has been revised to include examples and research.

• d. contains prop

Which sentence avoids the use of unnecessary fillers?

• a. There are three important issues to discuss at today's meeting.

• b. There is only one job opening available.

• c. It was our office manager who won the raffle.

• d. Three candidates are running for the board.

Effective communicators avoid the flabby expression in the near future by using the word

.

• a. now

• b. soon

• c. probably

• d. for

Which of the following sentences is most effective?

• a. This is to inform you that your account is now up-to-date.

• b. At this point in time, your account is up-to-date.

• c. Due to the fact that we have just received your check, your account is up-to-date.

• d. Your account is now up-to-date.

Katelyn is writing a letter to thank a potential employer for her job interview. Which of these
sentences contains modern expressions Katelyn should use?

• a. Thank you in advance for considering me for your available position.

• b. You will note that my coursework has thoroughly prepared me for your medical technician
  position.

• c. Enclosed herein please find the salary history you requested during the interview.

• d. Pursuant to your request, I will return for a second interview on May 28.

Clichés are

• a. words originating from the French language

• b. overused expressions.

• c. descriptive expressions used in business writing.

• d. informal words with arbitrary and extravagantly changed meanings.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates clear writing?

• a. A supervisor asked everyone to work an extra day.

• b. A supervisor asked production employees to work an extra day.

• c. A supervisor asked everyone to work on Saturday.

• d. Lindsey Goulet asked production employees to work on Saturday.

Dylan is designing his document to enhance readability and comprehension. What is the best advice
you can give Dylan?

• a. Justify the left and right margins so they are both even.

• b. Create white space by using headings, bulleted or numbered lists, short paragraphs, and
  effective margins.

• c. Use multiple typefaces within the document.

• d. Use ALL CAPS anywhere in a document you want to emphasize your point.

How many typefaces should you use in a business document?

• a. No more than two

• b. At least three

• c. Up to five

• d. At least ten