Questions and Answers of Essentials Of Business Communication

Several ____________ collaborated on the case.(a) attornies,(b) attorneys,(c) attorney’s Choose the correct option.
In their e-mail the ___________ said they wanted to buy the house.(a) Metzes,(b) Metzs,(c) Metz’sChoose the correct option.
The industrial park has recently lost five ____________.(a) companys,(b) company’s,(c) companies.Choose the correct option.
The firm removed the ___________ to discourage smoking on the premises.(a) benchs,(b) benches Choose the correct option.
The economy is cyclical and ____________ are normal.(a) up’s and down’s,(b) ups and downs Choose the correct option.
Plant visits are possible only on _____________.(a) Fridays,(b) Friday’s.Choose the correct option.
Many news ______________ were released during the strike.(a) dispatchs,(b) dispatch’s,(c) dispatches Choose the correct option.
Several ____________ decided to nix the trade agreement.(a) countries,(b) countrys,(c) country’sChoose the correct option.
Both my ____________ paid a steep fine.(a) sister-in-laws,(b) sisters-in-law,(c) sisters-in-lawsChoose the correct option.
Some first graders have difficulty writing their (a) b’s and d’s (b) bs and ds.Choose the correct option.
The Albuquerque accounting firm employs two ____________ for five CPAs.(a) secretary’s,(b) secretarys, (c) secretaries Choose the correct option.
Three competition ________________ claimed the judge was biased.(a) runner-ups,(b) runners-upChoose the correct option.
The Tudor-style home features several ___________.(a) chimneys,(b) chimnies,(c) chimney’s.Choose the correct option.
Expensive camera _______________ are no longer needed to create beautiful, professional photos.(a) lens,(b) lens’,(c) lensesChoose the correct option.
Overseas exporters and shippers must include all _______________.(a) bill of sales,(b) bills of sale.Choose the correct option.
The proposal was compiled by Jeremy and __________ last quarter.(a) myself(b) I(c) meChoose the correct option.
______________ did you say the boss has fired via text?(a) Who(b) Whom Choose the correct option.
After becoming a charter member of this women’s networking group, any woman will have ____________ name inscribed on a commemorative plaque.(a) their(b) her(c) they’reChoose the correct option.
The Nominating & Awards Committee can be proud of ___________ achievements.(a) its(b) theirChoose the correct option.
Send the consultant’s report to the client and ___________.(a) myself(b) meChoose the correct option.
The lawsuit against ________________ is groundless and must be dismissed.(a) I(b) myself(c) meChoose the correct option.
______________ must schedule their vacation days by June 30.(a) All employees(b) Each employee Choose the correct option.
____________ employees have been given additional sick days and other benefits.(a) Us(b) WeChoose the correct option.
When you visit Franklin Savings Bank, inquire about _________ certificates.(a) their(b) they’re(c) itsChoose the correct option.
All e-mail messages for Ciara and ______________ are subject to discovery.(a) I(b) me(c) myselfChoose the correct option.
A flood of e-mail inquiries was addressed to Milo and _____________.(a) I(b) myself(c) meChoose the correct option.
We know that ____________ is the smallest hidden camera ever made.(a) ours,(b) our’s,(c) ours’Choose the correct option.
Did you say that _______________ going to interview at Google?(a) you’re(b) yourChoose the correct option.
Distribute the supplies to _______________ ordered them.(a) whomever(b) whoeverChoose the correct option.
One workstation in our department, along with several on the second and third floors, ____________ equipped with special ergonomic features.(a) is(b) areChoose the correct option.
Southwest Airlines ____________ known for a fun culture that motivates employees.(a) is,(b) areChoose the correct option.
Last week Ms. Knapp _______________ a new administrative assistant.(a) chosen(b) choose(c) choseChoose the correct option.
If he had ______________ the company truck, he wouldn’t have backed into it.(a) saw(b) seenChoose the correct option.
A set of guidelines to standardize procedures ___________ developed.(a) was(b) wereChoose the correct option.
One of the biggest headaches for bosses __________ dealing with workplace conflict.(a) is,(b) areChoose the correct option.
Neither of the new interns ___________ going to be hired at the end of the internship.(a) are(b) isChoose the correct option.
Addressing the conference attendees ___________ slick McKinsey consultants.(a) is,(b) areChoose the correct option.
You should have _____________ to lunch because now you’re distracted and cranky.(a) gone,(b) went Choose the correct option.
Machine learning has ____________ an integral part of our work lives.(a) became(b) becomeChoose the correct option.
If I ____________ you, I would quit and look for another job.(a) were,(b) wasChoose the correct option.
No one but the HR director and a few managers ever ______________ about work life balance.(a) talk(b) talksChoose the correct option.
How long has the report been ____________ on your supervisor’s desk?(a) laying(b) lyingChoose the correct option.
Have you _____________ the contract accidentally or deliberately?(a) broken(b) brokeChoose the correct option.
The office phone had ____________ so frequently that someone unplugged it.(a) rung(b) rangChoose the correct option.
(a) You need to know technology, but you also must get along with coworkers.(b) You need to know technology, but one also must get along with coworkers.In the above sentence pair, choose the one that
(a) Leonard and Tyson were still motivated, but Steven hates his job.(b) Leonard and Tyson were still motivated, but Steven hated his job.In the above sentence pair, choose the one that illustrates
(a) Salespeople should know most prices; then you can provide quotes to customers.(b) Salespeople should know most prices; then they can provide quotes to customers.In the above sentence pair, choose
(a) He was an enthusiastic speaker who always had a kind word for everyone.(b) He was an enthusiastic speaker who always has a kind word for everyone.In the above sentence pair, choose the one that
(a) Read all instructions first; then you deactivate and reset the old Apple Watch.(b) Read all instructions first, and then deactivate and reset the old Apple Watch.In the above sentence pair,
Videoconferences can be productive, but for important negotiations, nothing beats _______________ meetings.(a) face-to-face(b) face to faceChoose the correct option.
If we had been more _____________ , we could have foiled the ransom attack.(a) careful(b) carefullerChoose the correct option.
Why would we want to merge with __________ company?(a) they’re(b) there(c) theirChoose the correct option.
The intern usually performed all assignments _____________.(a) satisfactorily(b) satisfactoryChoose the correct option.
The team felt _____________ when it didn’t win the contract.(a) badly(b) badChoose the correct option.
The car dealer advertises a ____________ warranty.(a) bumper-to-bumper(b) bumper to bumperChoose the correct option.
Of the two ideas the consultant presented, the first one is __________ feasible.(a) more(b) most Choose the correct option.
To avoid feeling overwhelmed, approach each task _____________.(a) one-by-one(b) one by oneChoose the correct option.
The stock market performed ____________ today than yesterday.(a) worse(b) worstChoose the correct option.
Some workers take feedback in performance appraisals _____________.(a) personally(b) personalChoose the correct option.
Our interviews proceeded ____________ slowly than we had hoped.(a) slower(b) moreChoose the correct option.
Newman’s Own food company wanted to do ____________ by donating all aftertax profits to charity.(a) well(b) goodChoose the correct option.
Please set the boxes down over ___________ until we can sort and distribute the goods.(a) there(b) their(c) they’reChoose the correct option.
When giving your presentation, avoid speaking too ___________.(a) loud(b) loudlyChoose the correct option.
New York City is ____________ to Europe than Chicago is.(a) more close(b) closerChoose the correct option.
(a) I hate it when my fitness tracker loses it’s charge during a workout.(b) I hate when my fitness tracker loses its charge during a workout.Choose the sentence that is expressed correctly or more
(a) All business documents should be concise, correct, and clear.(b) All business documents should be concise, correct, and written clearly.Choose the sentence that is expressed correctly or more
(a) We don’t know where the all-hands meeting is at.(b) We don’t know where the all-hands meeting is.Choose the sentence that is expressed correctly or more effectively.
(a) My boss’s youngest son just graduated high school and is college bound.(b) My boss’s youngest son just graduated from high school and is college bound.Choose the sentence that is expressed
(a) At the beginning of the consulting contract in the spring of the year at headquarters, we suffered staff shortages.(b) When the consulting contract began last spring, headquarters suffered staff
(a) A company-provided ombudsman investigates and resolves employee complaints.(b) A company-provided ombudsman is someone who investigates and resolves employee complaints.Choose the sentence that
(a) We estimate that we will finish up the project well before the deadline.(b) We estimate that we will finish the project well before the deadline.Choose the sentence that is expressed correctly or
(a) Volunteering is noble but also much more strenuous than I ever imagined.(b) Volunteering is noble but also much more strenuous then I ever imagined.Choose the sentence that is expressed correctly
(a) We need IT workers who can load software, monitor networks, and files must be duplicated.(b) We need IT workers who can load software, monitor networks, and duplicate files.Choose the sentence
(a) I don’t know where to take this portfolio.(b) I don’t know where to take this portfolio to.Choose the sentence that is expressed correctly or more effectively.
(a) What style of architecture should we consider for our second headquarters?(b) What style architecture should we consider for our second headquarters?Choose the sentence that is expressed
(a) Algorithms recommend products to buy online and ads are also offered based on our interests.(b) Algorithms recommend products to buy online and offer ads based on our interests.Choose the
(a) The new intern is more self-sufficient and independent than the previous ones.(b) The new intern is more self-sufficient and independent then the previous ones.Choose the sentence that is
(a) Where should we send the honorarium for your keynote address to?(b) Where should we send the honorarium for your keynote address?Choose the sentence that is expressed correctly or more
(a) DelTech’s two headquarters are in San Jose, California and Newton, Massachusetts.(b) DelTech’s two headquarters are in San Jose, California, and Newton, Massachusetts.Choose the correctly
(a) Hard hats on the contrary can lower the risk of head injury.(b) Hard hats, on the contrary, can lower the risk of head injury.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Line workers, supervisors, and managers were offered vaccinations for COVID-19.(b) Line workers, supervisors and managers were offered vaccinations for COVID-19.Choose the correctly punctuated
(a) Your new electric vehicle, Mr. Singh, is available for factory pick-up.(b) Your new electric vehicle, Mr. Singh is available for factory pick-up.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The team members in the running for promotion are Sage, Kelsie, Zoey and Rory.(b) The team members in the running for promotion are Sage, Kelsie, Zoey, and Rory.Choose the correctly punctuated
(a) During the warranty period, of course, all maintenance and repairs will be free.(b) During the warranty period of course all maintenance and repairs will be free.Choose the correctly punctuated
(a) Can you think of any other ideas in addition to those that we have discussed?(b) Can you think of any other ideas, in addition to those that we have discussed?Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The town hall is scheduled for Friday, May 13 in the convention center.(b) The town hall is scheduled for Friday, May 13, in the convention center.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The new publication explains how to obtain legal protection for ideas, trade secrets,copyrights, and patents.(b) The new publication explains how to obtain legal protection for ideas, trade
(a) In the meantime, please continue working on the account until we can find a replacement.(b) In the meantime please continue working on the account until we can find a replacement.Choose the
(a) As a rule, we do not allow visitors on the factory floor.(b) As a rule we do not allow visitors on the factory floor.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) I wonder, Ms. Fletcher, whether you could upload your recommendation letter directly to the foundation’s website.(b) I wonder Ms. Fletcher whether you could upload your recommendation letter
(a) We have, no doubt, that your calculations are correct.(b) We have no doubt that your calculations are correct.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The first Starbucks in New York City opened on April 22, 1994, at 87th & Broadway.(b) The first Starbucks in New York City opened on April 22, 1994 at 87th & Broadway.Choose the correctly
(a) The production facility will move to 95 Maxess Road, Melville, New York, next spring.(b) The production facility will move to 95 Maxess Road Melville, New York next spring.Choose the correctly
(a) The distributor explained the supply dilemma point by point, and then proposed a solution to the problem.(b) The distributor explained the supply dilemma point by point and then proposed a
(a) If you examine the costs you will see that our company offers the best product at the lowest price.(b) If you examine the costs, you will see that our company offers the best product at the
(a) Kaylynn Wise, who recorded the highest sales, won a bonus trip to a luxury resort in Mexico.(b) Kaylynn Wise who recorded the highest sales won a bonus trip to a luxury resort in Mexico.Choose
(a) If your computer runs more slowly lately, it may have picked up malware on the Internet.(b) If your computer runs more slowly lately it may have picked up malware on the Internet.Choose the
(a) As soon as you return the completed form we will process your application.(b) As soon as you return the completed form, we will process your application.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) For the benefit of new-hires, we are offering a three-hour onboarding session.(b) For the benefit of new-hires we are offering a three-hour onboarding session.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Rolando Lyons is a deeply committed, hardworking employee.(b) Rolando Lyons is a deeply committed hardworking employee.Choose the correctly punctuated item.

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