Vocabulary
Sections 3-1,3-2
Section 3-3
Section 3-4
Section 3-5
100
What is a sentence error that results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma?
A comma-splice
100
What are the three steps in the 3-x-3 writing process?
Prewriting, Drafting, Revising
100
(True/False) Run on sentences should be used throughout your business message
What is False
100
True/False, To emphasize an idea, a writer can use italics, font change, and capital letters along with other strategies.
What is true
100
What is it called when a paragraph is unified into one single main idea?
What is Topic Sentence
200
What is checking a document carefully to ensure correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format?
Proofreading
200
What are 2 of the 4 research options listed in section 3-1 for formal research?
-Access electronic sources -Search manually -Investigate primary sources -Conduct scientific experiments
200
A simple sentence contains _____ complete thought (Hint: Number)
What is 1
200
This strategy works best when you're delivering bad or sensitive news
What is Indirect strategy
200
What provides specific details, explanations, and evidence?
What is Support Sentences
300
What is techniques such as looking in the files, talking with a supervisor, interviewing a target audience, conducting an informal survey, or brainstorming for ideas?
Informal research
300
What are 3 of the 5 research options listed for Informal Research in section 3-1?
-Search your company’s files -Talk with the boss -Interview the target audience -Conduct an informal survey -Brainstorm for ideas
300
Sentences should strive to be how long?
What is 15-20 words
300
A term for modeling each sentence structure similar to the previous one to make a better flowing paragraph
What is Parallelism
300
What is the regulated length of paragraphs in business writing?
There is no regulated length, but 8 or fewer sentences is recommended.
400
What is a sentence error that result when a broken-off part of a complex sentence is punctuated as if it were a complete sentence?
Fragments
400
Name 1 of the 3 advantages the book uses for frontloading in section 3-2?
-Saves the reader’s time -Sets a proper frame of mind -Reduces frustration
400
The term used when a writer joins (SPLICES together) two independent clauses with a comma.
What is Comma Splice
400
A sentence is considered to have a _____ voice when the subject is being acted upon and an _____ voice when the subject is the doer of the action:
What is Passive and Active
400
What is it called when one idea is linked, logically to the next?
What is Paragraph Coherence
500
What is strong verbs and concrete nouns that give receivers more information and keep them interested?
Vigorous words
500
What are the 3 benefits that come with using the "indirect strategy"
-Respects the feelings of the audience -Facilitates a fair hearing -Minimizes a negative reaction
500
What are the four main sentence types to chose from while writing a business message?
-Simple Sentences -Compound Sentences -Complex Sentences -Compound-Complex Sentences
500
What is a modifier and how can you avoid using them improperly in a sentence?
What is a modifier is a phrase that is used to explain an upcoming idea and you can ensure that it is being used properly by asking yourself questions like "Who?" or "What?" after an intro phrase. Ex.) After working overtime, the report was finally finished vs. After working overtime, we finally finished the report
500
What is an effective way to move from one idea to the next, when writing?
What is Transitional expressions
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