This activity tests your ability to recognize and avoid four common wording problems in business communication: --Using
Question:
This activity tests your ability to recognize and avoid four common wording problems in business communication:
--Using slang and clichés inappropriately
--Confusing similar words (e.g., “affect” and “effect”)
--Using incorrect two-word expressions (e.g., “collided into” rather than “collided with,” the correct expression)
--Camouflaging the real verb of the sentence (e.g., “effect a change” instead of “change”).
Instructions: Assign the correct type of wording problem to each sentence below.
1. You can assure Mr. Wong that our plan for marketing his products is a slam dunk.
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2. We look forward to learning more about you’re retirement-planning workshop.
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3. The redesign of this product should increase it’s sales.
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4. Based off of these findings, I recommend that we revise our website.
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5. The new schedule has brought about a reduction in our utility expenses.
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6. Going forward, we need to find new markets for our cutting-edge consulting services.
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7. There were less people at the training session than we expected.
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8. The buying patterns of young consumers are different than those of older consumers.
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9. As you requested, I conducted an examination of the defective part.
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Business Communication Essentials a skill based approach
ISBN: 978-0132971324
6th edition
Authors: Courtland L. Bovee, John V. Thill