Professional Writing
Name a type of font that is acceptable in professional writing.
Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman
What is the subject of the following sentence?
Marsha forgets her homework daily.
Marsha
My friends told me ______ going to the mall later.
they're
What format are business letters typed in?
Full Block or Semi Modified Block
Tonight we are having mushrooms onions and squash for dinner.
Tonight we are having mushrooms, onions, and squash for dinner.
How big should all margins be in professional writing?
1 inch on all sides
Capitalize the following sentence.
stanley forgot his coat on this snowy night in new york city and shivered while he walked home on 5th avenue.
Stanley forgot his coat on this snowy night in New York City and shivered while he walked home on 5th Avenue.
They forgot _____ computers for class.
their
What are the most popular citation styles?
APA or MLA
"Don't forget to pick up the kids from school Marty!"
"Don't forget to pick up the kids from school, Marty!"
What should the font size be in professional writing?
10 to 12 points
What is the verb in the following sentence?
He mows your lawn for $5.
mows
My umbrella is over _____.
there
Why must we use citations?
Acknowledge Others’ Work
Today is Saturday November 2 2024.
Today is Saturday, November 2, 2024.
What is acceptable spacing in professional writing?
single or double spacing
Name a conjunction.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So
_____ my family, I can't get rid of them.
They're
What are some consequences of plagiarism?
Academic Penalties, Damage to Reputation, Legal Consequences, and Professional Ramifications
Commas can separate items phrases and clauses.
Commas can separate items, phrases, and clauses.
Where does professional writing align?
To the left.
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.
It was no surprise that they lost ____ minds.
their
What are the verbs in the following sentence?
Chevy walks the dog every day after he washes the dishes and cleans under the sofa.
walks, washes, cleans
Mr. and Mrs. Banks saw to it that Jane and Michael were taken care of by a kind witty very sweet and very pretty nanny.
Mr. and Mrs. Banks saw to it that Jane and Michael were taken care of by a kind, witty, very sweet, and very pretty nanny.