Questions and Answers of Essentials Of Business Communication

(a) All our production processes are strictly confidential as I am sure you know.(b) All our production processes are strictly confidential, as I am sure you know.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Before sending any kind of message, remember that it will be stored practically forever.(b) Before sending any kind of message remember that it will be stored practically forever.Choose the
(a) Our company wants honest detail-oriented accountancy trainees.(b) Our company wants honest, detail-oriented accountancy trainees.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Some of the challenges you describe in your report could be remedied with improved purchasing procedures.(b) Some of the challenges you describe in your report, could be remedied with improved
(a) Stacy Wilson, our new HR manager has come to us from our Atlanta office.(b) Stacy Wilson, our new HR manager, has come to us from our Atlanta office.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The business tycoon James Goldsmith said, “If you see a bandwagon, it’s too late.”(b) The business tycoon James Goldsmith said “If you see a bandwagon, it’s too late.”Choose the
(a) We expected Jan Collins, not Rogelio Rios to guide us through the restructuring.(b) We expected Jan Collins, not Rogelio Rios, to guide us through the restructuring.Choose the correctly
(a) In short Steve Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur but also a tough task master.(b) In short, Steve Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur but also a tough task master.Choose the correctly punctuated
(a) You lost a lot of money investing in cryptocurrency, didn’t you?(b) You lost a lot of money investing in cryptocurrency didn’t you?Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) “An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, said Winston Churchill, hoping it will eat him last.”(b) “An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile,” said Winston Churchill, “hoping it will
(a) Gemma Marsh, MBA and Walker Schroeder, Esq. left the Chicago firm.(b) Gemma Marsh, MBA, and Walker Schroeder, Esq., left the Chicago firm.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) We are very fortunate to have, at our disposal, the best tax accountants in New York.(b) We are very fortunate to have at our disposal the best tax accountants in New York.Choose the correctly
(a) The organic Michigan farm will expand into new crops such as, grapes and asparagus.(b) The organic Michigan farm will expand into new areas such as grapes and asparagus.Choose the correctly
(a) In May customers opened 50 new accounts; in June, only about 20.(b) In May customers opened 50 new accounts; in June only about 20.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Be self-confident, not arrogant in job interviews.(b) Be self- confident, not arrogant, in job interviews.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) No matter what, we will keep our restaurant open.(b) No matter what we will keep our restaurant open.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) “We have paralysis by analysis”, said the chief operating officer.(b) “We have paralysis by analysis,” said the chief operating officer.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Most office-bound workers end their workday at 5 p.m.; home office workers as late as 9 p.m.(b) Most office-bound workers end their workday at 5 p.m.; home office workers, as late as 9 p.m.Choose
(a) The better our advertising and recruiting, the stronger our personnel pool will be.(b) The better our advertising and recruiting the stronger our personnel pool will be.Choose the correctly
(a) Mr. Bishop was named legislative counsel; Mr. Snyder, executive advisor.(b) Mr. Bishop was named legislative counsel, Mr. Snyder executive advisor. Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Our branch in Pico Rivera specializes in commercial real estate; our branch in Newport Beach concentrates on residential real estate.(b) Our branch in Pico Rivera specializes in commercial real
(a) I arrived at the dealership very early; therefore I was first in line.(b) I arrived at the dealership very early; therefore, I was first in line.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The restaurant has fantastic cooks; however, often they use too much salt.(b) The restaurant has fantastic cooks, however, often they use too much salt.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The Chevy Bolt EV is available in three premium colors; bright blue metallic, silver flare metallic, and cherry red tintcoat.(b) The Chevy Bolt EV is available in three premium colors: bright
(a) Four recruiting days have been reserved, August 1, August 15, September 1, and September 15.(b) Four recruiting dates have been reserved: August 1, August 15, September 1, and September 15.Choose
(a) Many potential buyers live in Northern California; therefore, we will concentrate on that region.(b) Many potential buyers live in Northern California, therefore, we will concentrate on that
(a) Apply for a Platinum Plus Visa today, and we will waive the annual fee: in addition, you will earn 50,000 bonus miles.(b) Apply for a Platinum Plus Visa today, and we will waive the annual fee;
(a) Big U.S. companies are discovering that hybrid work comes with plenty of complications; namely, Prudential, Expedia, and Twilio.(b) Big U.S. companies are discovering that hybrid work comes with
(a) For the executive retreat we are considering The Resort at Paws Up, Montana;Brush Creek Ranch, Wyoming; and Red Horse Mountain Ranch, Idaho.(b) For the executive retreat we are considering The
(a) After the COVID-19 pandemic, most workers wanted a mix between remote and in-person work; many companies promised they would adopt a hybrid model.(b) After the COVID-19 pandemic, most workers
(a) The interviewees all asked about salary, next they inquired about benefits.(b) The interviewees all asked about salary; next they inquired about benefits.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Most employees indicated that they enjoyed working remotely; but missed: the planning, ideation, and collaboration that takes place in person.(b) Most employees indicated that they enjoyed
(a) Google is moving to a hybrid workweek; for example, employees work from the office three days a week and two days wherever they believe they work best.(b) Google is moving to a hybrid workweek,
(a) Google allows more workplace flexibility, a fifth of its staff can work from home permanently, and another fifth can shift to a different geographic location.(b) Google allows more workplace
(a) The two most popular national parks in Utah are called Arches National Park and Canyonlands.(b) The two most popular national parks in Utah are called: Arches National Park and Canyonlands.Choose
All new depositors at our three bank branches qualify for free checking accounts.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
Most graduates hope to repay their student loans in a few years time.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
All departments occupy floors 1–5, but the CEOs office is on the sixth floor.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
A patent provides protection for an inventors invention for 17 years.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
Both companies campuses will be sold because employees now work from home.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
Many chefs prefer to work with organic products.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
The shipment of electronic components finally reached the plant after four weeks delay Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
Tyler dreamed of repaying all college loans in just one years time.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
Only the CEO can change the councils directives.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
The Floreses kids wanted to go to college in Florida because they loved the beaches.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
Hackers stole thousands of customers account information.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
All new customers qualify for three special perks during the first six months after signing up.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct,
Psychologists and psychiatrists know that therapists notes are admissible evidence in court.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write
The United States’ Treasury manages federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts, and public debt.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above
It was Mr. Humphreys signing of the contract that sealed our trading partnership.Correct any apostrophe errors in the above sentence. Write your correction. If a sentence is correct, write C.
(a) Was it hairstylist legend Vidal Sassoon who said that the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.(b) Was it hairstylist legend Vidal Sassoon who said that “the only place
(a) The Latin phrase “nota bene” is used to draw the attention of an audience to something and means “note well, take notice.”(b) The Latin phrase nota bene is used to draw the attention of
(a) Economists wondered whether the sharp rise in inflation would be temporary?(b) Economists wondered whether the sharp rise in inflation would be temporary.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Unbelievable! Our sales are through the roof!(b) Unbelievable. Our sales are through the roof.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) You should set up for your 4 p.m. video meeting at 3:45 p.m..(b) You should set up for your 4 pm video meeting at 3.45 pm.(c) You should set up for your 4 p.m. video meeting at 3:45 p.m.Choose
(a) Was it Oscar Wilde who said, “Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them more”?(b) Was it Oscar Wilde who said, “Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them more?”Choose the
(a) “Artificial intelligence, shouted the IT manager, is no match for natural stupidity.” (b) “Artificial intelligence,” shouted the IT manager, “is no match for natural stupidity!”Choose
(a) The actor Bette Midler said, “The worst part of success is to try to find someone who is happy for you.”(b) The actor Bette Midler said “The worst part of success is to try to find someone
(a) The journalist’s employment article was titled “How to Ace That Job Interview.”(b) The journalist’s employment article was titled How to Ace That Job Interview.Choose the correctly
(a) Marvin wondered whether he had taken enough units for his BA degree?(b) Marvin wondered whether he had taken enough units for his BA degree.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) You did update the daily cash sheet, didn’t you?(b) You did update the daily cash sheet, didn’t you.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Our questionnaire—see Appendix A, had only 20 questions.(b) Our questionnaire (see Appendix A) had only 20 questions.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Savanna scored a perfect 180 (can you believe it) on the LSAT exam?(b) Savanna scored a perfect 180 (can you believe it?) on the LSAT exam.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) Our basic operating costs (rent, utilities, and wages) have risen 5 percent over last year.(b) Our basic operating costs: rent, utilities, and wages—have risen 5 percent over last year.Choose
(a) The team seemed “psyched” before the important match.(b) The team seemed psyched before the important match.Choose the correctly punctuated item.
(a) The president and the vice president of Parker Fasteners flew to Los Angeles to meet with Northrup Grumman executives.(b) The President and the Vice President of Parker Fasteners flew to Los
(a) Your Flight 506 on United Airlines is leaving from Gate 104.(b) Your flight 506 on United Airlines is leaving from gate 104.Choose the sentence with correct capitalization.
(a) My aunt and I created a simple TikTok video featuring our cat.(b) My Aunt and I created a simple TikTok video featuring our cat.Choose the sentence with correct capitalization.
(a) Leilani took classes in Sociology, German, Marketing, and Economics.(b) Leilani took classes in sociology, German, marketing, and economics.Choose the sentence with correct capitalization.
(a) Experts believe that robots will soon take over routine human tasks all over the world.(b) Experts believe that Robots will soon take over routine human tasks all over the World.Choose the
(a) We reserved the Dragonstone room at the Omni hotel and resort for our Fall conference.(b) We reserved the Dragonstone Room at the Omni Hotel and Resort for our fall conference.Choose the sentence
(a) When working on engineering equations, Isaias switches the keyboard on his Apple computer to Greek symbols.(b) When working on Engineering equations, Isaias switches the keyboard on his Apple
(a) After taking the Marina freeway, we drove North to Venice Beach.(b) After taking the Marina Freeway, we drove north to Venice Beach.Choose the sentence with correct capitalization.
(a) The Federal government promised our State funds to rebuild its infrastructure.(b) The federal government promised our state funds to rebuild its infrastructure.Choose the sentence with correct
(a) Last fall it appeared that sales would pick up in the spring and summer months.(b) Last Fall it appeared that sales would pick up in the Spring and Summer months.Choose the sentence with correct
(a) My Uncle Jeffrey purchased a Subaru Forrester for his trip from Chicago to Los Angeles along the Route 66 this Summer.(b) My uncle Jeffrey purchased a Subaru Forrester for his trip from Chicago
(a) A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that businesses must make their websites accessible to people with disabilities.(b) A Federal judge in San Francisco ruled that businesses must make their
Only ___________ of the 350 Constant Contact messages were undeliverable.(a) five(b) 5 Choose the option that is correctly expressed.
A new department store opened on ___________.(a) 5th Avenue(b) Fifth AvenueChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
Our retreat was scheduled for ____________.(a) August eight(b) August 8th(c) August 8Choose the option that is correctly expressed.
The new library bookshelf measures ____________ feet.(a) eight by ten(b) 8 by 10Choose the option that is correctly expressed.
The meeting starts at _______________.(a) 9 a.m.,(b) 9:00 a.m.,(c) 9 o’clock a.m.Choose the option that is correctly expressed.
The hotel has ____________ rooms with ocean view.(a) 68(b) sixty-eightChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
One soccer game drew ____________ million viewers.(a) two(b) 2Choose the option that is correctly expressed.
The coffee machine cost ______________.(a) sixty dollars(b) $60 dollars(c) $60Choose the option that is correctly expressed.
Our company was founded ___________ years ago.(a) 21(b) twenty-oneChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
We were lucky to obtain a ____________ percent interest rate for our business loan.(a) two(b) 2Choose the option that is correctly expressed.
The prepaid vehicle maintenance plan extends to ___________ years.(a) 3(b) threeChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
A _____________ return policy covers all electronics.(a) 30-day(b) thirty-dayChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
Kohl’s offers _______________ off with every Amazon return.(a) $20(b) twenty dollars(c) $20 dollarsChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
The shipment arrived on the __________ of June.(a) 22nd,(b) twenty-secondChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
She owned _____________ tablets each a different generation of Apple device.(a) 3(b) threeChoose the option that is correctly expressed.
The following e-mail from Avianca Keller, the vice president of employee relations, seeks to help supervisors and managers write safe and helpful performance reviews.Your Task. Analyze the
Using the questions in Figure 2.4, write a brief analysis of the audience for each of the following communication tasks. What kind of reaction should you expect from the primary reader and any
As an intern at VisibleThread, the compliance and clarity experts, you and several other interns have been assigned the task of researching the history of the plain writing/plain language movement.
What is research, and what activities does it involve?
What is the difference between a scratch list and an outline?
When is the indirect strategy appropriate, and what are the benefits of using it?
What is the difference between emphasis achieved with mechanical means as opposed to emphasis achieved with stylistic devices?
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