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9-12 FBLA Business Communications Quiz on Business Communications Practice #1, created by Connie Westcott on 21/04/2018.
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Question 1

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Effective listening requires an open mind.
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  • True
  • False

Question 2

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Repeating the subject line information in the first sentence of a memo or e-mail is redundant and should be avoided.
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Because an application letter is a persuasive letter, organize it as you would a sales letter.
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Good listening skills can improve speaking skills.
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  • True
  • False

Question 5

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Most people remember what they hear much longer than what they see.
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  • True
  • False

Question 6

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In the closing of an oral presentation, you should summarize main points.
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  • True
  • False

Question 7

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A letter with mixed punctuation has a comma after the salutation and no mark of punctuation after the complimentary close.
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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The central idea of the message is the same as the purpose of the message.
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  • True
  • False

Question 9

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The proofreader's mark # means that a number needs to be inserted.
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  • True
  • False

Question 10

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Though people around the world speak different languages, nonverbal communications, such as gestures and facial expressions, generally have the same meaning.
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  • True
  • False

Question 11

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In an active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb.
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  • True
  • False

Question 12

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In positive responses, the main idea of the letter comes before the letter's supporting information.
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  • True
  • False

Question 13

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Nonverbal messages cannot stand alone or accompany verbal messages.
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  • True
  • False

Question 14

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Authorities generally agree that speaking is the weakest link in oral communication.
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  • True
  • False

Question 15

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Proofreading the hard copy, even after proofing on screen, helps guarantee the accuracy of a document.
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  • True
  • False

Question 16

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The "strong slot" in a sentence is at the beginning of the sentence.
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  • True
  • False

Question 17

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Nonverbal language reflects the values of the culture to which it belongs.
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  • True
  • False

Question 18

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Primary research is typically undertaken after conducting a review of secondary data.
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  • True
  • False

Question 19

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The audience for most business writing is seldom neutral.
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  • True
  • False

Question 20

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The grapevine is no more and no less accurate than any other communication.
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  • True
  • False

Question 21

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colleague, congradulate, harass
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  • 2 misspelled words
  • 1 misspelled words
  • 3 misspelled words
  • 0 misspelled words

Question 22

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prevelent, calender, mathmatics
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  • 0 misspelled words
  • 1 misspelled words
  • 3 misspelled words
  • 2 misspelled words

Question 23

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mileage, exaggerate, efficiency
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  • 2 misspelled words
  • 1 misspelled words
  • 0 misspelled words
  • 3 misspelled words

Question 24

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beneficial, tarriff, serviceable
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  • 2 misspelled words
  • 1 misspelled words
  • 0 misspelled words
  • 3 misspelled words

Question 25

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dictionery, competant, witholding
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  • 1 misspelled words
  • 2 misspelled words
  • 3 misspelled words
  • 0 misspelled words

Question 26

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impatient, interceed, lible
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  • 0 misspelled words
  • 2 misspelled words
  • 1 misspelled words
  • 3 misspelled words

Question 27

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If nonverbal cues and verbal messages conflict, the receiver will likely
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  • believe the verbal message.
  • believe the nonverbal cue.
  • stop believing anything that is said.
  • leave the room.

Question 28

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A proofreader's mark of three lines drawn under a letter or word means
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  • omit.
  • leave as is.
  • capitalize.
  • move.

Question 29

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A way to encourage feedback from listeners when you are giving instructions is to
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  • keep talking unless you see that the listeners are confused.
  • pause.
  • repeat the instructions immediately.
  • wait until all instructions have been given.

Question 30

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Which of the following is not true of nonverbal communication?
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  • Nonverbal messages can be avoided.
  • Nonverbal messages may have different meanings for different people.
  • Nonverbal messages can contradict the accompanying verbal message.
  • Nonverbal messages may be intentional or unintentional.

Question 31

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Many bad listening habits develop becuase
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  • people hear more slowly than most people speak.
  • people hear more quickly than most people speak.
  • body language interferes with the speaker's message.
  • of lack of preparation for communication with others.

Question 32

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In delivering an oral presentation, the most important consideration is that the
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  • content is secondary to the delivery style.
  • technologically advanced presenter must use presentation software.
  • content is accurate.
  • content is humorous.

Question 33

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Body language
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  • is very similar in most cultures.
  • includes facial expressions and gestures.
  • is always complex to read.
  • is easy to interpret because each symbol has only one meaning.

Question 34

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Emphasizing positive aspects in any speaking situation
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  • may make listeners uncomfortable.
  • make make listeners suspicious.
  • is not necessarily the best presentation strategy.
  • is good business practice.

Question 35

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Visuals and handouts for an oral presentation should be
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  • used only for presentations of more than 20 minutes.
  • appropriately designed and distributed, if used.
  • kept to a minimum so that attention will be focused on the speaker.
  • professionally prepared so there are no errors.

Question 36

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You will make an initial oral presentation to a board of directors of an international company. All members of the board are competent speakers of English as a second language. You should
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  • enunciate precisely and speak more slowly than normal.
  • speak as you normally would in a business setting.
  • eliminate body language because it may be offensive.
  • use humor generously to break the ice.

Question 37

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When visuals are used effectively, the audience will
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  • retain the message for a longer time.
  • take better notes.
  • participate more freely in discussion.
  • look at the visuals instead of listening to the presentation.

Question 38

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What part of the face provides the most nonverbal feelings?
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  • The color of the face
  • The lips
  • The mouth
  • The eyes

Question 39

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Which of the following is the best beginning to a letter asking for a completion of a survey?
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  • Imagine yourself in a prestigious luxury car, tailored to your individual preferences.
  • Complete this survey about luxury cars, and you'll receive a $100 gift certificate.
  • I am conducting a market survey and would like your opinion on luxury cars.
  • Please complete the enclosed survey about luxury cars; return it in the envelope.

Question 40

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E-mail and phone messages are used
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  • in place of business letters.
  • to communicate to colleagues in your office.
  • to communicate quickly.
  • to communicate large pieces of information.

Question 41

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E-mail messages should be written
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  • when you don't have time to write a letter.
  • in a format like a memo.
  • when you already know the person.
  • when you don't expect an answer.

Question 42

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Linda sends a short report to top management including the plant where she works about her findings on the attitudes of workers on the job. Which of the following formats should Linda use?
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  • Letter format
  • Form report
  • A formal report format
  • Memo format

Question 43

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Curtis needs to tell his employees about the company's new policies. Writing a memo means that
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  • all employees will need to stop working at the same time.
  • everyone will have a written record of the new policies.
  • Curtis can immediately get feedback from the employees.
  • the employees will abide by all of the policies.

Question 44

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An application letter should be organized as a
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  • persuasive message.
  • routine message.
  • special letter.
  • good news message.

Question 45

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Mardy's customer service letter includes a heading, inside address, body, and closing. What is missing?
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  • The order number
  • Copy notation
  • The greeting
  • The inquiry

Question 46

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Which type of grammatical error occurs in the following sentence? "While reviewing the report, the fire alarm sounded, and everyone left the building."
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  • Dangling modifier
  • Passive voice
  • Redundancy
  • Expletive

Question 47

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A thank-you letter following a job interview
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  • is a professional courtesy expected only for executive-level positions.
  • should not mention the expected call or letter that will convey the employer's decision.
  • should be sent even if you have decided the position was not right for you.
  • is written in inductive order.

Question 48

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Kevin needs to give an immediate account of a sales conference to ten people. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to communicate this information?
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  • Business letter
  • Report
  • Memo
  • E-mail

Question 49

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Reference initials in a letter
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  • may reflect the initials of all people involved in the creation of a letter.
  • always appear as the very last item in the letter.
  • must be included on every business letter.
  • consist of the capital letter initials of the person who authored the letter.

Question 50

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A report usually starts with
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  • a tabulation of details included.
  • the reason for writing the report.
  • a presentation of the facts.
  • the conclusion based on the facts.

Question 51

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The subject line
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  • directs a letter to a specific person.
  • sets the stage for the receiver to understand the message.
  • provides a record of how the letter was sent.
  • is used only when composing electronic (e-mail) messages.

Question 52

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Which sentence mot correctly applies effective writing principles?
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  • You should have completed a credit application.
  • If you don't return our calls, we can't help you.
  • Your savings start earning interest on the day of deposit.
  • Your order will be delayed because its size was quite unusual.

Question 53

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Which word has the unfavorable tone?
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  • Inexpensive
  • Bargain
  • Cheap
  • Lower-price

Question 54

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Which phrase or statement best reflects elements of effective writing?
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  • Thank you in advance, I remain ...
  • Enclosed please find ...
  • Kindly be advised ...
  • Here is the bulletin.

Question 55

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When initially reading a document for content, which question should not be considered?
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  • Are any words or groups of words repeated?
  • Are there any missing words?
  • Are the margins correct?
  • Does the material make sense?

Question 56

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Which set of words would be detected by the spell check feature on your computer?
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  • Walk, walke
  • Effect, affect
  • An, and
  • Form, from

Question 57

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Which of the following is not a proofreading technique?
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  • Rely only on the spelling and grammar checker on your computer
  • Read aloud
  • Read slowly
  • Read the paper backwards

Question 58

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Following the first draft of a document, the editor must apply the following techniques except
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  • how to organize the material that remains.
  • how to adjust the wording so as to achieve the objective.
  • verifying correct punctuation.
  • what material should be added or left out.

Question 59

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Chad sat at his computer this morning, and made a preliminary draft of his speech.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 60

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We will, of course, attempt to complete the Gulf Shores Project by the deadline; but, as you know, we have had several delays.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 61

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Judy attended UVA for her first two years then she transferred to Va Tech to complete her bachelor's degree.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 62

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However fast the train may go, a plane is still faster.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 63

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The condo we plan to rent has five rooms; a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, and two bedrooms.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 64

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The rule that I consider most important is found on page 5.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 65

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I was delighted to see the red, white, and blue flag, waving proudly in the breeze.
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  • A) The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • B) The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 66

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Drunk drivers who are responsible for taking lives, should have their licenses revoked.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 67

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Relatively few of your classes, however, are held in the Tanner Building.
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  • The sentence has incorrect punctuation.
  • The sentence has correct punctuation.

Question 68

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We discovered that those kind of form letters do not get results. Did you see the picture of President Bush and myself in Newsweek?
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  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.

Question 69

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None of the damage to the materials is covered by insurance. Neither the manager nor the staff members has heard about the merger.
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  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.
  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.

Question 70

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Being that the meeting starts in an hour, we must leave immediately. Corporate headquarters is being moved to Seattle
Answer
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.

Question 71

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This month's sales figures are better than last month's. Who's telephone was reported out of order?
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  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.
  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.

Question 72

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Of us all, you are in the most advantageous position. Every letter and report is used to increase company visibility.
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  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.
  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.

Question 73

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Being accurate is more important than to be speedy. IBM wants its staff to follow these new regulations.
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  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.

Question 74

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What would management do if us technicians went on strike? My supervisor does not write very good
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  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.

Question 75

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Mr. Tokheim said that it was not him who suggested the change. Two senators-elect will be on the program.
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  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.

Question 76

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I wish I were as knowledgeable as Mr. Dunahee. Unless they are enforced, there is no point in laying down any rules.
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  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.

Question 77

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You should not feel badly about missing the meeting. Both Ms. Blank and Mr. South are to be promoted.
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  • Both sentences are grammatically incorrect.
  • Only the second sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Only the first sentence is grammatically correct.
  • Both sentences are grammatically correct.

Question 78

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The most __________________ way to improve spelling is to improve pronunciation.
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  • effective
  • affective

Question 79

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Linda Cate was _____________________ the telecommunications specialist with Xerox.
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  • formerly
  • formally

Question 80

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Our CEO is never ____________ to suggestions for cutting costs.
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  • averse
  • adverse

Question 81

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Does the new ______________ show the company's Web address?
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  • stationery
  • stationary

Question 82

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Can you _______________ a method for polling customer opinion?
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  • devise
  • device

Question 83

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In a conversation with a "problem" customer, it is good psychology to look for an opportunity to ______________ that customer.
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  • compliment
  • complement

Question 84

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Can you name the ___________ of Alabama?
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  • capitol
  • capital

Question 85

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Every punctuation rule and grammar ___________ has been mastered by our editors.
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  • principle
  • principal

Question 86

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That's an interesting idea, but I have an ______________ different proposal.
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  • altogether
  • all together

Question 87

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A large ______________ of our employees must file federal tax forms before the end of the fiscal year.
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  • percentage
  • percent

Question 88

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Is Dr. Karen Boushea an M.D., a Ph.D., an Ed.D., or a D.D.S.?
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  • The sentence has incorrect capitalization.
  • The sentence has correct capitalization.

Question 89

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All students are required to take Personal Finance before they can receive a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree.
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  • The sentence has incorrect capitalization.
  • The sentence has correct capitalization

Question 90

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For the answer to exercise 6, see unit 9, page 278.
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  • This sentence has incorrect capitalization.
  • This sentence has correct capitalization.

Question 91

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Are the application letter and resume to be submitted in a Manila folder?
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  • This sentence has incorrect capitalization.
  • This sentence has correct capitalization.

Question 92

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The state of Florida sometimes experiences freezing Winter weather.
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  • This sentence has incorrect capitalization.
  • This sentence has correct capitalization.

Question 93

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The Federal Reserve Board will be meeting in the state of Washington.
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  • This sentence has incorrect capitalization.
  • This sentence has correct capitalization.

Question 94

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How many errors? February 21, 2005/Mr. Johnson Shank/9,200 Lakeview Drive/Foley, AL 365350626
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  • 1 error
  • 3 or more errors
  • 2 errors
  • 0 errors

Question 95

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How many errors? Dear Mr. Johnson;
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  • 2 errors
  • 0 errors
  • 3 or more error
  • 1 error

Question 96

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How many errors? We are pleased to enclose your new Lenox Square credit card. You may use these
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  • 3 or more errors
  • 2 errors
  • 0 errors
  • 1 error

Question 97

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How many errors? card in both our Lenox Square and Buckhead location. Since you have such a fine
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  • 3 or more errors
  • 2 errors
  • 0 errors
  • 1 error

Question 98

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credit record you will be able to charge as much $4,000.00 of our impeccably-tailored clothing and accessories.
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  • 2 errors
  • 3 or more errors
  • 0 errors
  • 1 error

Question 99

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How many errors? Hour annual spring sale starts on april 31. A broshure describing our exciting bargans
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  • 0 errors
  • 2 errors
  • 1 error
  • 3 or more errors

Question 100

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are enclosed, too.
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  • 0 errors
  • 3 or more errors
  • 1 error
  • 2 errors
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