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WorksheetsSSC102-4
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
The two most valuable resources for the business communicator are a dictionary and a thesaurus
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A specialized dictionary is one that shows special symbols for word pronounciation.
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The primary criterion for an understandable word choice for a message is to choose a word that the sender understands.
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Technical words are terms with a special meaning in a particular field.
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Vague or abstract words are indefinite words, but they have a specific meaning that is the same for each receiver of the message.
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An obsolete word is one that is overused in normal conversation or messages and has lost its effectiveness.
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Sentence unity comes from limiting content to one main idea.
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Long sentences are more effective than short sentences because you can cover more thoughts in one sentence.
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Passive voice is preferred in business messages because they avoid use of first-person pronouns.
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One way to emphasize an idea is to tell the receiver what is important.
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When using sentence structure to give ideas emphasis, place the most important ideas in the dependent clauses.
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A long sentence in a business letter is 30 words or longer.
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In some situations negative words can be used for emphasis.
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There is no place in business messages for weak words.
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A strong word will be either an adjective or adverb because both are descriptive words.
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Obsolete words sound formal and, therefore, are appropriate in formal but not informal business communication.
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Short sentences are understandable, so your writing should only use sentences with no more than 20 words.
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Diversity has become widely recognized in business; therefore, the use of unbiased language is no longer an essential consideration in the composition of business messages.
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Repeating key words in sentences is a way of giving emphasis to the ideas represented by those words.
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Generally, the direct plan of paragraph organization is recommended for good news or neutral news.
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Which words are examples of obsolete words?
enclosed herewith
bottom line
get over it
unhappy
A sentence in a paragraph that helps your receiver move from one aspect of the subject to another is called a
contrasting sentence
tie-in sentence
unified sentence
structural sentence
Of the following sentences, which would be unbiased?
The white teacher spoke to the inner-city youths
Mrs. Smith talked with the students about the difficulties experienced by single-parent families
The Jewish lady moved into an upscale townhouse in Manhatten.
Mr. Brown, 85, spent Thanksgiving with his family.
Composing with style means
using formal language
using clear, concise words that convey your personality.
using unusual words
using language that creates a sense of mystery for the reader.
Which of the words below is most likely to be understood for a middle-level receiver?
hermetic
enjoyment
hilarity
heuristic
The words that communicate best are usually those that are
words that you know best
words that will increase the receiver's vocabulary because he or she will need to check a dictionary for the meaning
words slightly below your receiver's vocabulary level
words slightly above your receiver's vocabulary level
Which of the following sentences lacks agreement of subject and verb?
The fifth grade class has recess at 10 a.m.
Martina or her children were always at home on Saturdays
Mary and Janice go to the grocery each day.
Each year supervisors reminds their staff of Internet-use policies.
A sentence structure that allows one idea to be emphasized and one idea to be de-emphasized is the
simple sentence
short sentence
complex sentence
compound sentence
Which of the following words is not a transitional word or phrase?
second
for example
finally
readily
Which one of the following incorrect sentences lacks parallelism?
Managing the store, practicing violin, and attending classes keeps Mary busy
Jane Harris, who lives in Martinville, sings in their community choir each year.
Leave your practice problems on the desk, your homework should be completed, and be ready for tomorrow's test.
Marsha, John, and Milton take a bicycle ride each evening.
