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1
For writing to be clear and effective, your choice of words:
A)should be unfamiliar to the targeted audience in order to arouse their interest.
B)should be guided by your targeted audience.
C)should be vague so that your message can be interpreted in multiple ways.
D)should not be influenced by your intended purpose.
E)should not include active verbs.
2
Which of the following will most likely enhance the effectiveness of your message? 
A)Avoiding familiar words as it reduces the credibility of your message
B)Using complex words to exhibit your knowledge to your readers
C)Avoiding action verbs
D)Using words that you would use in face-to-face communication with your readers
E)Using stiff words to make the communication precise
3
Which of the following is true about using short words in business communication?
A)Not all short words are easy, and not all long words are hard.
B)Long words are generally better at communicating meaning than short words.
C)A heavy use of short words, even those that are understood, leaves an impression of difficulty that hinders communication.
D)Word length and word difficulty are not related to one another.
E)The use of short words should be avoided as they tend to be unfamiliar words.
4
Which of the following is true about clichés?
A)Clichés once established do not become unpopular.
B)The heavy use of clichés in formal cross-cultural communication helps in breaking cultural barriers.
C)The popularity of business clichés is not permanent.
D)Clichés catch on because they represent unpopular concepts.
E)Clichés do not run the risk of sounding out of date.
5
Which of the following is the best example of the use of concrete words?
A)Jason received 100 points in his last exam.
B)Jason fared well in his last exam.
C)Jason came out with flying colors in his last exam.
D)Jason fared better than his peers in his last exam.
E)Jason did comparatively well in his last exam.
6
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the words "effect" and "affect"?
A)This policy will adversely effect the employees.
B)The recession had an affect on developing countries.
C)This salary cut may effect his living habits.
D)The supply of a certain item may have an affect on its price.
E)The effect of climate change cannot be ignored.
7
Which of the following statements is an example of active voice?
A)January's sales figures will be reported soon.
B)We reported the sales figures for January at the end of last month.
C)The sales figures for January were reported on the 30th of the month.
D)January's sales figures will be reported on the 30th of the month.
E)January's sales figures have been reported.
8
Passive voice is preferred over the active voice when:
A)the doer of the action is unimportant to the message.
B)the performer of the action is known to the writer.
C)the writer wants to accuse the reader of an action.
D)the writer wants to make the writing lively.
E)the emphasis is on the performer of the action.
9
Which of the following sentences has a camouflaged verb?
A)The company has achieved its targets.
B)We arranged to talk over a cup of coffee.
C)The application of the mixture was accomplished.
D)The staff complained about the working hours.
E)He has applied for the post.
10
Which of the following sentences is gender-neutral?
A)Police officers searched the premises before the banquet.
B)Every flight attendant must cater to the needs of her passengers.
C)The teacher graded her tests at home.
D)Our postman brings the mail every day at noon.
E)The chairman of the company has been elected.





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