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Which sentence is expressed correctly? a. Wow. A total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum. b. Wow! a total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum. c. Wow! A total of 89.9 percent of the […]

Possessive nouns can show all of the following except ______. a. origin b. active voice c. ownership d. authorship Answer: The problem lies with the defective equipment, not with you or _____. a. I b. myself c. me Answer: c […]

The word group After we tallied the survey results and identified the primary causes of employee dissatisfaction contains ______. a. one independent clause b. one dependent clause c. one independent clause and one dependent clause d. two independent clauses Answer: […]

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly? a. Dr. Frodl’s office is located at One Frontage Road, Suite 4. b. Send the office supplies to P.O. Box Ten, Southampton, NJ 08088. c. Dustin relocated his office from 7th Avenue to 32nd Street. […]

Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Starting October 1 your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. b. Starting October 1, your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. c. Starting October 1; your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. Answer: Which […]

The noun economics ____. a. is usually singular b. is usually plural c. may be singular or plural Answer: A(n) ____ verb expresses an action directed toward a person or thing. a. intransitive b. transitive c. linking d. helping Answer: […]

Although I am not a cat lover, I tried to be ______ for Marian who had just lost her 16-year-old cat. a. sympathetic b. empathetic Answer: Which sentence is expressed correctly? a. A well-known document designer has one cardinal rule: […]

____ of our sales representatives can answer your questions about our products. a. Anyone b. Any one c. Any-one Answer: Chris worked in the ____ division for 15 years. a. sales b. sale’s c. sales’ Answer: a RATIONALE: When nouns […]

Stephen Covey’s book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People ____ the attainment of goals through ethical principles. a. emphasize b. emphasizes Answer: Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. All employees, in the marketing division met to discuss the merger. […]

Which of the following is a complex sentence? a. Cellularphones have become a significant business tool; therefore, individuals must demonstrate proper cell phone etiquette. b. Employees can now view company information onFacebook and Twitter. c. Although the interest rate has […]

Professor Carlson gave all students an opportunity to take a ______ exam. a. make-up b. make up c. makeup Answer: Which sentence is correct? a. After filling her car with gas, Shelly got a 5 percent discount for paying in […]

Jon consulted the firm of Wendt and Lowe for legal ____. a. advise b. advice Answer: Jason must prepare and send all ____ at the end of each month. a. accounts receivables b. account receivables c. accounts receivable Answer: c […]

One hundred dollars ____ needed to hold your hotel reservation. a. were b. are c. is Answer: To avoid becoming the victim of identity theft, ____ visit only reputable online retail sites. a. be sure to b. be sure and […]

Be sure to enclose all in-text citations within two ____. a. parenthesis b. parentheses c. parenthesi Answer: Which website address is expressed correctly? a. http://google.com b. http//google.com Answer: a RATIONALE: Colons are used after the http part of website addresses. […]

We are looking for a receptionist ____ will make a good impression on clients. a. that b. which c. who Answer: Which sentence is expressed correctly? a. Bill Gates said: “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” […]

Jon Seiffert is the attorney ____we want to help us start our new business. a. who b. whom Answer: Names for persons, places, things, qualities, feelings, concepts, activities, and measures are ____. a. pronouns b. adjectives c. nouns d. adverbs […]

Which sentence is correct? a. Because our manager has went to the spring conference, every one of us secretaries has had to work extra hours. b. It’s not unusual for the company to have gave the extra work to us, […]

The new company brochure was created by my boss and ____. a. me b. I c. we Answer: Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. The remodeling of our corporate headquarters is proceeding on schedule, but it still will take several […]

Our next ____ meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. a. dep’t. b. dept. Answer: Which sentences uses correct capitalization? a. The invoice was stamped paid in full. b. The invoice was stamped Paid in full. c. The invoice […]

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. In order to succeed in college, students must possess a key skill they need to use good time-management techniques. b. In order to succeed in college, students must possess a key skill, they need […]

In the sentence Would you like to meet to discuss the proposal, or would you prefer that we share our thoughts via e-mail?, the word or is a ____. a. conjunctive adverb b. coordinating conjunction c. subordinating conjunction Answer: All […]

Liquidity ____ for the two companies must be examined carefully. a. ratios b. ratioes c. ratio’s Answer: Which sentence expresses numbers correctly? a. When we printed the report, we noticed that eight pages of the 145 pages did not include […]

Which sentence is expressed correctly? a. The United States faces a serious problem: its global image has worsened. b. The United States faces a serious problem: Its global image has worsened. c. The United States faces a serious problem, its […]

Identify the following group of words: Will employees be paying more for health insurance this year a. command b. question c. statement d. exclamation Answer: Which sentence is expressed correctly? a. Anna angrily shouted, “Your rights end where my rights […]

Because Jeff Moore is single, he has only ____ to consider in making the job change. a. hisself b. himself c. himselve Answer: ____ do you think will be our next president? a. Who b. Whom Answer: a RATIONALE: To […]

A pictogram could be used to track progress toward completion of a six-month construction project. Answer: An advantage of the deductive organization of good- or neutral-news messages is that it helps receivers save time because they can understand the important […]

“Authorization was received from the IRS” is an example of a sentence using active voice. Answer: You should use figures to express dates, sums of money, and decimals, but spell out distance, weights, and page numbers. Answer: F Numbers one […]

When proofreading, reading a document from right to left is recommended because it helps the writer focus on individual words and spacing elements within the text. Answer: When preparing a scannable résumé, it is advisable for the applicant to use […]

Discuss the impact of culture in delivering good- and routine-news messages. Answer: Identify four methods of collecting data through surveys, and list one advantage and one disadvantage of each method. Answer: Research Method Advantage Disadvantage Questionnaire survey by mail Inexpensive, […]

To protect consumers, some states have passed “Plain English” laws that require businesses to write policies, warranties, and contracts in language an average reader can understand. Answer: In the block letter format, all lines (including beginnings of paragraphs) begin at […]

Graphics should clarify, simplify, or reinforce the text discussion. Answer: A pie chart is the best type of graphic aid to use to summarize the results of a survey question to which each respondent could check more than one answer. […]

Jeff receives an email from his boss, Sharon, who is on an international trip. As Jeff interprets the instructions from the email, he is in the act of a. giving feedback. b. interfering. c. encoding. d. decoding. Answer: Research has […]

Which of the following is most accurate concerning the use of instant messaging in business situations? a. Instant messaging is not a business tool and should be reserved for personal use. b. Instant messaging can be used in some business […]

Which of the following is true when using color in a presentation visual? a. Brighter colors give a less formal look than do subdued colors. b. Blues and greens stimulate, while reds and orange relax the audience. c. Red and […]

When creating a message about a series of events or a process, the minor details should be listed a. in order by process. b. in order from the most important to the least important. c. in random order. d. in […]

When leaving a voice mail for a client concerning an upcoming meeting, you should a. discuss your schedule for the entire week, detailing each meeting you have. b. start talking about the meeting immediately, without giving your name if your […]

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of email? a. Avoid playing “telephone tag.” b. Reduce expenses related to sending messages to multiple recipients. c. Achieve quick message delivery. d. Replace the need for personal conversation. Answer: Conducting a […]

To project a positive, tactful tone in a written message, a. rely only on positive words. b. compliment the receiver in the first and last paragraphs. c. avoid using second person when stating negative ideas. d. use active voice when […]

A market researcher who uses primary research may use which of the following methods? a. Boolean logic, observational studies, the hidden Internet b. Search engines, normative surveys, interviews c. Random sampling, website “hits,” observational studies d. Observational studies, experimental research, […]

The Fair Information Practices (FIP) a. protect the basic right to privacy of citizens in the U.S. b. form the basis of 13 federal statues that endure the security and integrity of personal information collected by governmental and private agencies. […]

Which of the following is NOT good advice for writing a routine claim? a. Use the direct approach. b. Use a persuasive, forceful tone. c. Assume the request will be granted. d. Avoid an accusatory tone. Answer: Grant is writing […]

Which of the following is true concerning the use of graphics in business documents? a. Understanding and retention are enhanced by the use of graphics. b. Graphics should be selected that are appropriate for the data and audience. c. Visually […]

Which of the following statements about language translation is FALSE? a. A translator must work with thoughts in two languages. b. Words in one language may not have equivalent meanings in some other languages. c. Cultural barriers can affect the […]

The first few seconds of an interview a. are of little importance as the applicant is just settling in for the exchange of information. b. are not noticed by the interviewer who is preparing for the questions to be asked. […]

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a company weblog? a. Enhances business and build customer loyalty. b. Helps service teams troubleshoot current problems. c. Provides dynamic, rapidly changing communication channels. d. Allows employees to vent frustrations anonymously. […]

Derek is writing a short report about his findings on the attitudes of custodial employees on the job. The audience for the report is Physical Plant management for the company. Which of the following formats should Derek use? a. letter […]

Developing a Professional Profile An increasing number of job applicants are developing an electronic portfolio that is posted to the applicant’s personal website. Austin McClain is a recent graduate with an M.P.A. degree in accounting. He needs to write a […]

Which of the following demonstrates a proper sensitivity in wording? a. The black workers supply the manpower we need to get the task accomplished. b. It was time for the 62-year-old judge to leave his position. c. The administration has […]

Which of the following objectives is FALSE concerning the conducting of secondary research? a. It establishes a base for further research. b. It reveals areas of needed research. c. It often eliminates the need for primary research. d. It avoids […]

Phillip has prepared the following list of questions to ask the interviewer during his initial job interview. Which question should he avoid asking the interviewer? a. What types of training are offered? b. How many people have held this job […]