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1
In order to write effectively, you must:
A)manage the emphasis in your sentences to make your key points stand out.
B)employ complex sentence structures to convey the importance of your topic.
C)use abstract words to allow your audience to come up with multiple interpretations.
D)express multiple ideas within a single sentence to keep your readers engaged.
E)use unfamiliar words to arouse the reader's interest.
2
Which of the following statements is true about sentence length?
A)Business audiences prefer longer sentences because they provide more information.
B)Business audiences prefer longer sentences because they are more persuasive.
C)Short sentences should be used to de-emphasize less important content.
D)Business audiences tend to prefer simple, efficient sentences over long, complex ones.
E)The more words and ideas there are in a sentence, the lesser the likelihood of misunderstanding.
3
According to readability studies, sentences written for middle-level adult readers should average about:
A)8-10 words per sentence.
B)16-18 words per sentence.
C)18-24 words per sentence.
D)10-14 words per sentence.
E)10-12 words per sentence.
4
A basic technique for shortening sentences is to:
A)avoid the use of action verbs.
B)use the passive voice instead of the active voice.
C)use see-saw sentences.
D)avoid using cluttering phrases.
E)use roundabout constructions.
5
Which of the following statements contains a roundabout construction?
A)The population of Third World countries can be observed to be increasing each new year.
B)The population of Third World countries is increasing every year.
C)The birth rate of Third World countries is increasing every year.
D)The population of Third World countries is growing every year.
E)The mortality rate of Third World countries is decreasing every year.
6
Which of the following statements is true about sentence design?
A)Longer sentences draw more attention to their contents.
B)In a sentence, if two ideas are coordinated then one gets more emphasis than the other.
C)Short, simple sentences carry less emphasis.
D)In a sentence, if one idea is subordinated to another then both ideas get equal emphasis.
E)Beginnings and endings of business messages are typically good places for short sentences.
7
Which of the following sentences best illustrates a sentence unity?
A)Continuous Quality Improvement is a management concept in which work teams collaborate to meet organizational goals.
B)Justin Calkins set the swimming record and he plans to be a dentist.
C)The Brass Connection received certification and sales decreased by 50 percent.
D)We serviced the equipment and sales skyrocketed.
E)The employee welfare program was put into action and the election was postponed.
8
Which of the following is true about unity and logic in writing effective sentences?
A)Putting two or more ideas in a sentence is grammatically wrong.
B)Mixing the passive voice and the active voice in a sentence typically increases sentence unity.
C)Sentences that contain unrelated ideas cannot be given unity.
D)Sentences that use mixed constructions are easy for the reader to logically follow.
E)Putting too much detail into one sentence tends to hide the central thought.
9
Which of the following guidelines regarding paragraph design is most likely to enhance clear communication?
A)Multiple topics should typically be combined within a single paragraph.
B)The length of a paragraph should be decided on the basis of its contents.
C)As a general rule, paragraphs should be kept long.
D)Using long paragraphs aids comprehension by helping your reader see the structure of your ideas.
E)Long paragraphs are most appropriate for messages.
10
Which of the following guidelines is most likely to enhance paragraph unity?
A)The repetition of key words should be avoided.
B)The use of transitional words should be avoided.
C)The use of pronouns should be avoided.
D)The main idea should be repeated.
E)Multiple ideas should be incorporated into one paragraph.





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