Business Writing Quiz

To build paragraph coherence, a writer should _____.

• Sustain a key idea by repeating the same expression or a similar one

• Avoid using transitional expressions

• Use nouns instead of pronouns

• Exclusively use active voice

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Business writers generally place the topic sentence near the end of a paragraph to serve as a summary.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A topic sentence _____.

• Provides specific details, explanations, and evidence that support the main idea of a paragraph

• Links sentences within a paragraph

• Is unnecessary in a paragraph

• States the main idea of the paragraph

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When you expect the reader of your message to be uninterested, unwilling, displeased, or hostile, you should _____.

• Put the bad news first

• Begin with the main idea

• Explain all background information first

• Send the message via email, text message, or IM

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Business writers should strive for paragraphs with eight or fewer printed lines.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following kinds of business messages typically use the indirect strategy?

• Non sensitive memos

• Routing requests

• Informational reports

• Sensitive messages

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How many ideas should be developed in a paragraph?

• Two

• Three to five

• One

• As many as needed to convey effective meaning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Good writers should avoid repetition of words or key ideas because it shows lack of creativity.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is an advantage of the direct strategy?

• Minimizes a negative reaction

• Respects the feelings of the reader

• Saves the reader’s time

• Encourages a fair hearing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following message openings is the MOST direct opening for an email message announcing a new telecommuting plan?

• A number of employees have asked about telecommuting options.

• Many businesses have been implementing telecommuting programs, and we have studied their programs extensively.

• Rising gas prices have led many companies to allow telecommuting, and we think this might be a good idea for our company.

• Our new telecommuting program will begin on August 1.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10