While students write to learn, business writers write to ______________ .
What is “solve problems”, “transact business”, “recommend actions”, (there are multiple correct answers)?
100
Tone in writing refers to the writer’s ______________ toward the reader and the subject of the message.
What is “attitude”?
100
Others who may see the message other than the person or persons to whom the message is sent are referred to as the ______________ .
What is “secondary audience.”?
200
The following sentence is an example of a type of language that should NOT be used in business communications: “Subsequent to the passage of the subject legislation, it is incumbent upon you to advise your organization to comply with it.” What is that type of language called?
What is “using impressive words” ?
200
Business writers write for large and complex groups of people, both inside and outside the organization with different needs and interests. This describes the ____________________ of the communication.
What is “audience” ?
200
The business writer should strive for an overall tone that is __________, courteous, and sincere.
What is “confident” ?
200
Phase 2 of the Writing Process includes Researching, _______________, and Composing.
What is “Organizing”?
300
The following sentence is an example of a sentence structure that should NOT be over-used in business communications: “The meeting is being held by the human resources department.” Name the voice in which that sentence is constructed.
What is “the passive voice”?
300
In contrast to writing _____________, business writers solicit feedback from others before publishing their documents.
What is “alone” ?
300
Ideas placed in the ______ ___________ of a document or message receive the most emphasis.
What is “first paragraph” ?
300
The Organization Pattern in which the main idea is presented first is called _____________ .
What is “the Direct Pattern” ?
400
What part of speech poses a special challenge for persons who are not writing in their native language?
What are verbs?
400
In contrast to writing complex sentences and lengthy paragraphs, business writers typically write ____________, simpler sentences.
What is “shorter” ?
400
The term for language that treats all people equally.
What is “nondiscriminatory” or “nondiscriminatory language”?
400
Experts say that writers should spend the most time in the _______________ phase.