FSU GEB 3213 Exam 2, With Verified Solution 2023. 100%
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FSU GEB 3213 Exam 2, With Verified Solution 2023. 100%
Mechanics include all of the following EXCEPT...
content
Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve clarity in your writing?
Emphasize compound sentences.
Which sentence effectively uses words that are familiar to business people?
The...
FSU GEB 3213 Exam 2, With Verified Solution
2023. 100%
Mechanics include all of the following EXCEPT...
content
Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve clarity in your writing?
Emphasize compound sentences.
Which sentence effectively uses words that are familiar to business people?
The board of directors will soon meet to discuss acquiring the Sonar Company.
Which statement does NOT contain a dangling expression?
While travelling to Boston, the auditor will review the financial reports.
Identify the statement that does NOT contain an unnecessarily long word.
William is vital to the success of the convention.
Which sentence does NOT contain a cliche or wordy expression?
During 2004, the company will focus on redefining its mission statement.
Short and simple words help business writers...
express their meaning without distraction.
Which is NOT a reason to avoid slang in business writing?
It is not businesslike.
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain a cliche or slang.
As you requested, I sent a new catalog to the supervisor.
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain a redundant phrase.
Understanding absolute and relative cell references is fundamental to working with
spreadsheets.
The phrase "there is" is an example of
an expletive
The phrase "came to an agreement" is an example of
a hidden verb
Positive language
does all of these
Two expressions that carry negative connotations are...
will not and cannot
Negative language is appropriate when...
your message must be strong and emphatic
A ___ sentence is often used to emphasize a single idea.
simple
Which of these statements about sentence variety is NOT true?
Mixing negative and positive sentences maintains reader interest.
Identify the logical compound sentence:
Jill will photocopy the letters, and Adam will type the envelopes.
In an active sentence,
the subject performs the action.
Passive voice is appropriate when...
passive voice is appropriate in all of these situations.
When all your sentences work together to develop a single idea, the result is...
paragraph unity
, A paragraph has coherence when each sentence...
is connected smoothly to the sentence before and the sentence after.
Which transition does NOT reflect a cause-and-effect relationship?
finally
Which sentence lacks parallelism?
Our word processing program includes pull-down menus, scroll bars, and sentences
can be checked for grammatical errors.
Logically, a paragraph should...
cover a single topic
You can develop a confident message by...
believing that your decision is based on sound logic
Which sentence displays a confident writing style?
To take advantage of this special offer, call our toll-free number.
Which guideline about confident writing is correct?
Avoid using presumptuous language such as "I know you will agree."
Which statement does NOT appear overconfident?
After completing two training sessions, you should see your productivity increase.
Which of the following does NOT contain platitudes or other offensive
expressions?
Your letter has been forwarded to the Tulsa division. One of the service specialists will
call you by next Friday.
Sincerity is NOT conveyed in which of the following statements?
none of these
A platitude is...
a trite or obvious statement that implies a condescending attitude.
An idea receives the most emphasis in a...
simple sentence
Two related ideas of equal importance should be positioned in...
a compound sentence
To subordinate an idea, place it in...
the dependent clause of a complex sentence.
Assume you have five paragraphs in a letter. Which paragraph receives the MOST
emphasis?
first
Which strategy best emphasizes an idea?
using active voice.
You can subordinate an idea by...
using passive voice instead of active voice.
Which statement does NOT contain sexist language?
The sports jocks hang out at the Recreation Building.
Which sentence contains nondiscriminatory language?
Dr. Lopez and his assistant, Ms. Martin, attended the seminar.
Identify the sentence that best reflects the "you" attitude.
You should receive your order by Friday, April 10.
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the "you" attitude?
Use the word "you" frequently when conveying negative information.
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