Chapter 6

1. Proofreading includes which of these tasks?

• 1. Improving content and tone

• 1. Fine-tuning sentence and paragraph structure

• 1. Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format

• 1. Determining whether the message should be written using the direct or indirect organizational strategy

People struggle to properly proofread their own writing because _______.

• 1. They do not like being critical of work they produced 

• 1. It is very time consuming

• 1. They tend to see what they expect to see

• 1. They depend too much on software to do it for them

For complex documents, it’s best to proofread _______.

• 1. from a printed copy

• 1. on the computer screen only

• 1. as you compose the document

• 1. only once

In a survey of business professionals, how many believe misspelled words are inexcusable?

• 1. 25 percent

• 1. 50 percent

• 1. 75 percent

• 1. 100 percent

Find the error in the following sentence

"The news last night were broadcast through a live program."

• 1. Spelling

• 1. Grammar

• 1. Punctuation

• 1. Format

What is the main purpose of evaluating your writing?

• To check for spelling errors

• To ensure it replaces a personal appearance appropriately

• To fill space in your document

• To meet a deadline

 What standard should you apply to your writing, as mentioned in the paragraph?

•  It should be simple and short

•  It should be appropriate and professional, like dressing for a meeting

• It should be lengthy and detailed

• It should include a formal introduction

What is a key method suggested for judging the success of your communication?

• Relying on personal opinion

• Revising the document repeatedly

• Encouraging feedback from the receiver

• Using professional jargon

Why is feedback important in evaluating your communication?

• It helps to modify and improve future communication efforts

• It makes your writing more popular

• It ensures the message is long enough

• It helps you avoid repeating the same mistakes

What question can help you determine if your message will achieve its purpose?

• Is it short enough to read quickly?

• Is it polished and clear enough to convince the reader?

• Is it filled with technical details?

• Is it easy to edit for future use?