Ch 4 Flashcards
The third phase of the 3-x-3 writing process involves
Editing, proofreading, and evaluating your document
There is a new procedure that is now required for submitting time sheets is an example of a sentence containing
A filler
Which of the following sentences does not include a redundant expression
The fundamentals of our economy are strong
When microblogging, you should practice all of the following except
Creating long messages to demonstrate your writing skills
Which of the following phrases is not a trite business phrase
At your request
Clishés
Are expressions that have become exhausted by overuse
Which of the following sentences avoids burying a verb in a verb in a worldly noun expression
We hope to discover the reason our profits are declining
Words such as definitely, quite, extremely, very, and actually are
Adverbs that should not be used excessively in business writings
How many typefaces should you use in a business document
No more than two
All of the following statements regarding billeted or numbered lists are accurate except
End punctuation should be added to all bulleted or numbered lists
Which statement regarding headings is most accurate
Headings highlights info and improve readability
Proofreading includes which of the following tasks
Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, names and numbers, and format
Which of he following is the best tip for proofreading documents
Proofread your document when it’s in its final form
For complex documents it’s best to proofread
From a printed copy
The best way to evaluate the effectiveness of your writing is
Through feedback from your receiver
One reason concise message are essential in business is that they save money by saving time
True
I am writing you this message to see if you are available for a meeting at 10 am on Monday is an effective opening for an email message
False
Microblogging consists of short messages exchanging on social media networks
True
The following sentence demonstrates effective business writing: finding a solution to the budget issues will be easier said than done
False
The following sentence demonstrates effective business writing: the hiring committee will perform an analysis of each candidates application
False
As you revise, make your writing clear by using specific verbs, concrete nouns, and vivid adjectives
True
Ragged-right margins increase white space and improve readability
True
Headings should be used in reports only; they are not appropriate for other business documents such as email messages, letters, and memos
False
You should wait to proofread a document until it is in its final form
True
Everything you write will be evaluated by others
True
