Reference no: EM132231233
1. When writing concise communication, a recommended technique is:?
a. ?incorporate redundancies.
b. ?shorten sentences by using suffixes or prefixes.
c. ?include clichés that are wordy.
d. ?restate ideas that are sufficiently implied.
2. The working environment and business relationships can be harmed when denotative words are unintentionally or intentionally used instead of connotative words.
True
False
3. Business writers prefer simple, informal words that are readily understood and less distracting than more difficult, formal words.
True
False
4. The use of enumerated (numbered) or bulleted lists in a written document can:?
a. ?result in too much white space, making the page look less organized.
b. ?be placed only in the appendix section.
c. ?result in divergence from the flow of the written message.
d. ?be used to add visual impact to items in a series.
5. A technique used to reduce the impact of an unpleasant thought is _____.
a. ?state ideas using positive language
b. ?use second person pronoun
c. ?employ active voice
d. ?use passive voice