BC Ch5

Question 1

Adopting a "you" attitude in business writing is simply a matter of using the pronoun "you" as much as possible.

Answer

true

Question 2

When delivering negative news, it is misleading to emphasize any positive aspects of the situation.

Answer

true

Question 3

You should never use euphemisms, because they are inherently dishonest.

Answer

true

Question 4

A conversational tone is not appropriate for most business messages.

Answer

true

Question 5

"The evaluator noted several shortcomings" is written in the active voi

Answer

true

Question 6

You should use the passive voice as much as possible in business writing.

Answer

true

Question 7

When you're composing a draft, writing and editing at the same time will speed up the writing process.

Answer

true

Question 8

Although input from colleagues can be helpful, many effective writers find it helpful never to show the first draft of a document to anyone.

Answer

true

Question 9

The denotative meaning of a word is its dictionary definition.

Answer

true

Question 10

Honor and progress are concrete words.

Answer

true

Question 11

Abstract words should be completely avoided in business writing.

Answer

true

Question 12

Professionals should avoid simple sentences altogether, since using them makes your writing seem unsophisticated.

Answer

true

Question 13

A compound sentence contains one main thought (independent clause) and one or more subordinate thoughts (dependent clauses).

Answer

true

Question 14

"Our clients have become more knowledgeable, and we need to accommodate them" is a complex sentence.

Answer

true

Question 15

"The startup costs on this project are out of control" is a simple sentence.

Answer

true

Question 16

"If we can't meet the deadline, our losses will be significant" is a compound sentence.
Answer:  FALSE

Answer

true

Question 17

To emphasize a dependent clause, it is better to place it at the end of a sentence rather than in the middle.

Answer

true

Question 18

When developing paragraphs, you should use only one method within each paragraph and throughout a document.

Answer

true

Question 19

An effective paragraph deals with more than the main topic and shows that the writer intends to be as efficient as possible.

Answer

true

Question 20

Most companies expect you to use acronyms from texting in professional business writing.

Answer

true

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