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What section of a business report typically provides a brief overview of the report's key findings and recommendations?
How can you ensure your report maintains clarity in language usage?
Which section of a business report should contain the main analysis and interpretation of the data?
What should be the main focus when writing the introduction of a business report?
Why is it important to review data before including it in a business report?
Why is it important to cite sources in a business report?
In which part of a business report should you present your conclusions based on the evidence and data gathered?
How can you improve coherence and flow in your report?
a) By using transitions like ‘however’, ‘moreover’, ‘thus’, and ‘therefore’
Which section of a business report typically outlines any recommendations for action based on the findings?
What is the purpose of using bullet points and numbered lists in a business report?
Which tense should be used consistently throughout a business report?
The data analysis was conducted by the research team.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) The data analysis was conducted by the research team.
b) The data analysis had been conducted by the research team.
c) The research team conducted the data analysis.
d) Conducting the data analysis, the research team.
Problem: Lack of active voice.
c) The research team conducted the data analysis.
Most employees are satisfied with their jobs.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) Most employees are satisfied with their jobs.
b) 72% of employees are satisfied with their jobs.
c) Some employees are satisfied with their jobs.
d) Every employee is satisfied with their jobs.
Problem: Overgeneralization.
b) 72% of employees are satisfied with their jobs.
The discussion section of the report contained many repetitive points.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) The discussion section of the report contained many repetitive points.
b) The discussion section of the report had many repetitive points.
c) Many repetitive points were in the discussion section of the report.
d) There were many repetitive points in the discussion section of the report.
Problem: Redundancy. No sentence error.
a) The discussion section of the report contained many repetitive points.
A variety of methodologies were utilized in the study.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) A variety of methodologies were utilized in the study.
b) A variety of methodologies utilized in the study.
c) The study utilized a variety of methodologies.
d) A variety of methodologies utilized by the study.
Problem: Lack of clarity.
c) The study utilized a variety of methodologies.
The findings were presented without any clear transitions between them.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) The findings were presented without any clear transitions between them.
b) The findings were presented without clear transitions between them.
c) Without any clear transitions between them, the findings were presented.
d) Without clear transitions between them, the findings were presented.
Problem: Lack of coherence and flow.
b) The findings were presented without clear transitions between them.
The introduction section contained too much unnecessary detail.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) The introduction section contained too much unnecessary detail.
b) The introduction section had too much unnecessary detail.
c) Too much unnecessary detail was in the introduction section.
d) In the introduction section, there was too much unnecessary detail.
Problem: Lack of conciseness.
b) The introduction section had too much unnecessary detail.
The report lacked clear headings and subheadings.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) The report lacked clear headings and subheadings.
b) The report had a lack of clear headings and subheadings.
c) Clear headings and subheadings were lacking in the report.
d) Lacking clear headings and subheadings, the report.
Problem: Lack of organization.
a) The report lacked clear headings and subheadings.
The conclusion section presented biased opinions rather than objective analysis.
Which option corrects the sentence?
a) The conclusion section presented biased opinions rather than objective analysis.
b) The conclusion section had biased opinions rather than objective analysis.
c) Biased opinions were presented in the conclusion section rather than objective analysis.
d) In the conclusion section, there were biased opinions rather than objective analysis.
Problem: Lack of neutrality.
a) The conclusion section presented biased opinions rather than objective analysis.
The report was completed by the team members collaboratively, jointly working on each section.
Which option is correct?
a) The report was completed by the team, each section worked on collaboratively.
b) The team members collaborated to complete the report, jointly working on each section.
c) Collaboratively, the report was completed by the team members, jointly working on each section.
d) The report, jointly worked on by team members, was completed collaboratively.
Type of Problem: Passive Voice
b) The team members collaborated to complete the report, jointly working on each section.
In my opinion, based on my experience, I believe that the company should invest in new technology.
a) Based on my experience, the company should invest in new technology.
b) I believe that, based on experience, the company should invest in new technology.
c) In my opinion, the company should invest in new technology.
d) The company should invest in new technology, based on my opinion and experience.
Type of Problem: Opinion and Redundancy
a) Based on my experience, the company should invest in new technology.
The data collected showed that there was an increase in sales over the past year, which indicates growth in the market.
a) The data collected indicated an increase in sales over the past year, suggesting growth in the market.
b) There was an increase in sales over the past year, which suggests growth in the market, according to the collected data.
c) The collected data showed an increase in sales over the past year, suggesting market growth.
d) The increase in sales over the past year was shown in the collected data, indicating market growth.
Type of Problem: Overgeneralization
c) The collected data showed an increase in sales over the past year, suggesting market growth.
The discussion section of the report contained various points, including statistical analysis, charts, and explanation.
a) The discussion section of the report contained statistical analysis, charts, and explanations.
b) The discussion section of the report contained various points, including charts and explanations based on statistical analysis.
c) Statistical analysis, charts, and explanations were included in the discussion section of the report.
d) Various points, such as statistical analysis, charts, and explanations, were discussed in the report's discussion section.
Type of Problem: Lack of Specificity
b) The discussion section of the report contained various points, including charts and explanations based on statistical analysis.
It is recommended that the company should consider implementing new policies to improve employee satisfaction.
a) The company should consider implementing new policies to improve employee satisfaction.
b) It is recommended for the company to consider implementing new policies to improve employee satisfaction.
c) New policies should be considered by the company to improve employee satisfaction.
d) It is recommended that the company should consider implementing policies aimed at improving employee satisfaction.
Type of Problem: Redundancy
a) The company should consider implementing new policies to improve employee satisfaction.
The conclusion section of the report summarized the findings and made recommendations for future actions.
a) The conclusion section summarized findings and made recommendations for future actions in the report.
b) In the report, the conclusion section summarized findings and made future action recommendations.
c) The report's conclusion section summarized findings and made recommendations for future actions.
d) Summarizing findings and making recommendations for future actions, the conclusion section of the report was included.
Type of Problem: Lack of Clarity
c) The report's conclusion section summarized findings and made recommendations for future actions.