1.While you are proofreading a memo to be circulated to the entire company, you double check to make sure your language is not too informal and unprofessional. What part of the revision process are you working to improve upon? A. Organization B. Style C. Content D. Readability E. Quality

2.Which of these sentences uses correct grammar? A. David was worried about an approaching deadline, so he uses a calendar to keep up with his tasks. B. A new board member will be elected this week; they will be announced at the upcoming company picnic. C. Abigail leaped at the chance to chair the fundraising committee. D. Dominique, a new employee in the company, is proving to be a valuable asset. E. All of the above are grammatically correct sentences.

3.According to your text, what is grammar? A. Guidelines for constructing sentences with subject-verb agreement. B. Construction of sentences, using punctuation, to create a message. C. Written construction of meaning from words and involves customs that evolve and adapt to usage over time. D. Century-old rules for sentence structure and meaning. E. All of the above are definitions of grammar.

4.Which type of language is most effective and appropriate for workplace writing? A. Formal language B. Informal language C. Colloquial language D. Casual language E. Critical language

5."I would like a Coke," said Thomas. "What kind do you want?" asked Jane. "Make it a Dr. Pepper," replied Thomas. Using the word "Coke" to refer to any type of soda is an example of what type of language use? A. Colloquial B. Casual C. Formal D. Communication codes E. Contextual

6.To become a better writer, you should increase the amount of time that you spend _____________. A. Reading B. Speaking C. Listening D. Thinking E. Analyzing

7. Changing one or two words in a document to make the meaning clearer is which part of the writing process? A. Review B. Reflect C. Revise D. Revamp E. Rewrite