The Boolean operator NOT is primarily used to:
A. add variations to the basic search term.
B. eliminate citations with a particular term.
C. expand a search.
D. segregate synonymous citations.
E. broaden the scope ofthe search.
Which of the following statements is false about taking part inan internship?
A. Taking part in an internshiphelps a person network with people in the specific field.
B. An internship helps a person gain professional knowledge.
C. An internshiphelps a person decide if he or she wants to pursue a career in his or her
current field.
D. An unpaid internship has no value.
The you-viewpoint:
A. should typically be avoided in a business communication.
B. emphasizes the writer’s perspective.
C. places the reader at the center of things.
D. should be avoided when delivering bad-news messages.
E. cannot be used in sentences containing the words “we” and “mine.”
Which of the following transitional words will most efficiently increase the
cohesiveness of the given information? The book is very interesting. It provides
detailed descriptions of the buildings.
A. Moreover
B. Instead
C. Therefore
D. On the other hand
E. However
Latest versions of the grammar and style checker can identify all of the following
errors, Except:
A. possible problems with slang.
B. possible problems with word count.
C. possible problems with readability.
D. possible problems with jargon.
E. possible problems with spellings.
Which of the following sentences uses a cluttering phrase?
A. Can you arrange these boxes in the loft before they come back?
B. The reason Victor skipped meeting was because he had to go to the bank.
C. I will watch the game until you finish your report.
D. Can you fix this machine?
E. I had been staying at Mike’s apartment before I moved in with my brother.
_____ are commonly used to represent the writer and his or her topic rather formally to
an unfamiliarexternal audience.
A. Memorandums
B. Instant messages
C. Short message services
D. Text messages
E. Letters
Which section of a cover letter requests action such as an interview and provides
contact information that makes a response easy?
A. Introduction
B. Body
C. Conclusion
D. Reference sheet
E. Subject line
Prezi and SlideRocket are popular _____ that people use to design visuals that go along
with a report or a speech.
A. presentation software
B. information data mines
C. tone modifiers
D. pitch variants
E. voice modulation techniques
Which of the following sentences uses a cluttering phrase?
A. At that point in time when Bella was a student, she learnt the nuances of cooking.
B. Swimming and fishing are my favorite summer activities.
C. We were talking about favorite sport, when I mentioned that mine was basketball.
D. I outlined the report slowly and carefully.
E. How long have you been exercising in the gym?
Which of the following is true regarding the construction of visuals in a document?
A. The size of a visual should be arbitrary and be based on convenience.
B. The type used in visuals throughout a report should generally vary in terms of style
and font.
C. When a document contains visuals from many categories, they should be grouped
into maps and figures.
D. Rules help distinguish one section or visual from another, while borders help
separate visuals from the text.
E. The layout of visuals in a document should be independent of its size.