Question 1

Which of the following sentences avoids using buried verbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The health care industry has great dependence upon highly trained staff.
B)  The task force reached a conclusion that the company should go public.
C)  In some parts of the world, business is not conducted over meals.
D)  We have made plans to create a reduction in our operating expenses.

Question 2

The following is an example of effective business writing: As per your request, further instructions will be sent to you under separate cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes Phase 3 of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  A significant amount of a writer's time should be spent in this phase.
B)  Expert writers can expect to get their documents correct on the first try.
C)  Do not attempt to revise as you write; revision must always take place at the end.
D)  The first version of a document is usually satisfactory for most business messages.

Question 4

To sound professional and businesslike, you should try to use common expressions such as easier said than done, last but not least, and think outside the box.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If you want to sound professional, avoid using slang such as bombed and getting burned and buzzwords such as deep dive and leveraging in your business writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Basic fundamentals, exactly identical, and repeat again are all examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  redundancies
B)  excessive expressions
C)  long lead-ins
D)  opening fillers

Question 7

Expressions such as basic fundamentals and necessary prerequisite that repeat meaning and include unnecessary words are ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Expressions such as basic fundamentals and necessary...

Question 8

The sentence Your attendance at Monday's marketing meeting is absolutely essential could be improved by eliminating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  redundancy
B)  excessive expression
C)  opening filler
D)  empty word

Question 9

Which of the following sentences does not contain any clichés?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding this new software is easier said than done.
B)  If you study hard, you'll pass the CPA exam with flying colours.
C)  Just do your best during your job interview.
D)  The best business communicators are able to think outside of the box.

Question 10

Routine documents and complex documents are proofread using the same method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates clarity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every effort should be made to notify each and every employee without delay of next week's gathering.
B)  First and foremost, it is imperative that all employees be notified of next week's assembly.
C)  It is the duty of all supervisors to inform their subordinates of next week's congregation.
D)  Please let your employees know about next Friday's meeting.

Question 12

Conduct a discussion of, give consideration to, and perform an analysis of are all examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  verbs that have been converted to nouns
B)  long lead-ins
C)  trite business phrases
D)  redundancies

Question 13

During Phase 3 of the 3-x-3 writing process, Donalyn is analyzing her message to make sure it will achieve its purpose. What is Donalyn doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  proofreading
B)  evaluating
C)  editing
D)  anticipating

Question 14

Which of the following sentences avoids using a verb that has been converted into a noun?

Accepted Answer

A)  The task force made a recommendation to start a wellness program.
B)  Our supervisor made a decision to eliminate overtime.
C)  The jury concluded that the defendant was guilty.
D)  The accountant will perform an analysis of the quarter's financial statements.

Question 15

What should you do to make a business message clear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep your message short and simple.
B)  Use trite business phrases.
C)  Include clichés, slang, and buzzwords in the message.
D)  Show exuberance in your messages.

Question 16

At this point in time, due to the fact that, feel free to, and is often the case are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  redundancies
B)  excessive expressions
C)  long lead-ins
D)  opening fillers

Question 17

Which of the following best describes a trite business phrase such as please do not hesitate to?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains unnecessary redundancy.
B)  It is a stale expression that other writers have used over the years.
C)  It is unclear because it is too technical.
D)  It sounds professional and businesslike.

Question 18

Elijah is evaluating a report that he will be submitting to his supervisor. What should Elijah ask himself during the evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are the cover page and text in the correct format?
B)  Have I spelled everyone's name correctly?
C)  Does the report achieve my purpose?
D)  Will my supervisor finally recognize my talent and promote me?

Question 19

One way to achieve clarity is to use passive-voice sentences in your messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To add exuberance to your business documents, freely use words such as totally, definitely, extremely, and actually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Revising Business Messages

What should you do to make a business message clear?

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The sentence Your attendance at Monday's marketing meeting is absolutely essential could be improved by eliminating which of the following?

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During Phase 3 of the 3-x-3 writing process, Donalyn is analyzing her message to make sure it will achieve its purpose. What is Donalyn doing?

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Routine documents and complex documents are proofread using the same method.

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Elijah is evaluating a report that he will be submitting to his supervisor. What should Elijah ask himself during the evaluation process?

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Which of the following sentences avoids using a verb that has been converted into a noun?

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Which of the following statements best describes Phase 3 of the writing process?

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One way to achieve clarity is to use passive-voice sentences in your messages.

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To sound professional and businesslike, you should try to use common expressions such as easier said than done, last but not least, and think outside the box.

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At this point in time, due to the fact that, feel free to, and is often the case are examples of which of the following?

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Basic fundamentals, exactly identical, and repeat again are all examples of which of the following?

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To add exuberance to your business documents, freely use words such as totally, definitely, extremely, and actually.

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The following is an example of effective business writing: As per your request, further instructions will be sent to you under separate cover.

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Which of the following sentences best demonstrates clarity?

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Which of the following sentences avoids using buried verbs?

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Expressions such as basic fundamentals and necessary prerequisite that repeat meaning and include unnecessary words are ____________________.

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Which of the following sentences does not contain any clichés?

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Which of the following best describes a trite business phrase such as please do not hesitate to?

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If you want to sound professional, avoid using slang such as bombed and getting burned and buzzwords such as deep dive and leveraging in your business writing.

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Conduct a discussion of, give consideration to, and perform an analysis of are all examples of which of the following?

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