Question 1

The sentence Clara was accepted into an MBA program is an active-voice sentence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When you expect the audience to be pleased, mildly interested, or neutral, use the ____________________ pattern of organization.

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Question 3

When the contract is approved is an example of a(n)____________________ clause.

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Question 4

Sensitive messages that deliver bad news should usually be organized

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A)   in an indirect pattern.
B)   by geographical area.
C)   in a direct pattern.
D)   in a pivoting pattern.

Question 5

You are preparing an outline for your report on Web security in the workplace.Which of the following should be a major category for this outline?

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A)   Spam
B)   Web Security Threats
C)   Phishing
D)   Adware and Spyware

Question 6

Explain five ways the computer can help you create better written documents.Which two techniques are most useful to you and why?

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Student answers will vary but should inc...

Question 7

In the indirect pattern, the main idea comes first, followed by details, explanation, or evidence.In the direct pattern the main idea follows the details, explanation, and evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following scenarios would most likely require a scientific experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)   A research firm wants to find out how many parents plan to send their children to private schools.
B)   A company wants to measure reactions to the price of a new flavored water product to learnHow much consumers would be willing to pay.
C)   A student wants to find out how a business leader got his start in the industry.
D)   A development team has to decide which of four possible locations would be best for a new fast-food restaurant.

Question 9

Using a computer can help you create better written messages, oral presentations, and Web pages by helping you fight writer's block, develop an outline and organize ideas, make revisions, and

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A)   collect information manually.
B)   determine the purpose of your message.
C)   improve correctness and precision.
D)   profile the audience for your message.

Question 10

To be most effective, paragraphs in business messages should be limited to eight or fewer printed lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which sentence best emphasizes the attorney?

Accepted Answer

A)   The closing arguments were delivered by the attorney.
B)   Because the attorney is ready, she will give her closing arguments today.
C)   Before the trial resumed, the attorney practiced for her closing arguments.
D)   The attorney delivered the closing arguments.

Question 12

The ____________________ organizational pattern is typically used for routine requests and responses, orders and acknowledgments, nonsensitive memos, e-mail messages, informational reports, and informational oral presentations.

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The answer of The ____________________ organizational pattern is typically used...

Question 13

Galen is writing to an employee to deny the employee's request to work from home three days a week.Galen should write the letter using the

Accepted Answer

A)   direct pattern.
B)   geographical pattern.
C)   indirect pattern.
D)   chronological pattern.

Question 14

Which of the following is done during Phase 2 of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Adapting
B)   Revising
C)   Analyzing
D)   Organizing

Question 15

Which of the following is a phrase?

Accepted Answer

A)   On page three of the owner's manual
B)   She applied for the scholarship
C)   If you are available
D)   Because you surpassed your sales goals

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When the contract is approved is an example of a(n)____________________ clause.

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Which of the following is a phrase?

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In the indirect pattern, the main idea comes first, followed by details, explanation, or evidence.In the direct pattern the main idea follows the details, explanation, and evidence.

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Using a computer can help you create better written messages, oral presentations, and Web pages by helping you fight writer's block, develop an outline and organize ideas, make revisions, and

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You are preparing an outline for your report on Web security in the workplace.Which of the following should be a major category for this outline?

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To be most effective, paragraphs in business messages should be limited to eight or fewer printed lines.

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Which of the following scenarios would most likely require a scientific experiment?

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