WorksheetsKnowledge Check 1
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
A strategy for engaging a diverse audience for your writing is to:
a)
Begin with a paragraph explaining your purpose and interest in the subject about which you are writing.
b)
Learn about your reader’s knowledge of the topic and write from their point of view.
c)
Get to your point quickly and be clear in the first few sentences what the document is about.
d)
Both B and C
2.
When writing a persuasive document, which of the following is an effective way to establish your credibility?
a)
Include facts, data, and evidence in the body of your document.
b)
State your title and responsibilities in the first paragraph.
c)
Be certain to copy your supervisor on the document.
d)
Explain your background in a related area of expertise.
3.
Which of the following phrases is most appropriate for use in a business communication to ask for a time to meet?
a)
Ring me when you’re free.
b)
Please respond to this email with your availability next week to discuss the new construction contract.
c)
Pop me an email when you can meet.
d)
When can I stop by with the contract?
4.
Which of the following is the best example of a colloquialism that should be avoided in professional business writing?
a)
We need to touch base on this project.
b)
I'll get right on it.
c)
The meeting was a total bust.
d)
Please let me know if you have any questions.
5.
Why is it important to avoid using dialects in business writing?
a)
Dialects can make it difficult for non-native speakers to understand the message.
b)
Dialects can create a sense of familiarity and closeness with the reader.
c)
Dialects can add a touch of humor and informality to the writing.
d)
Dialects can help to establish a strong regional identity.
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