Sentence unity means that
the sentence communicates one main idea or thought.
Correct.
there is a subject and predicate.
Incorrect.
it is a compound sentence joined by a coordinate conjunction to give it unity.
Incorrect.
the sentence fits well in the paragraph.
Incorrect.
Which one of the following sentences shows a displaced modifier?
All of these answers.
Correct.
Thinking that the students would rearrange the desks, the desks remained where I placed them.
Incorrect.
After carefully editing his resume, it was mailed by Mark.
Incorrect.
Jane hung the red dress in the closet, pressed and ready to wear.
Incorrect.
A sentence structured with the subject as the receiver of the action is written with
passive voice.
Correct.
objective case.
Incorrect.
active voice.
Incorrect.
emphasis on the verb.
Incorrect.
In most business letters, the shortest paragraphs are
the first and last paragraphs.
Correct.
the middle paragraphs.
Incorrect.
the paragraphs that explain the detail about the topic.
Incorrect.
both the middle paragraphs and the paragraphs that explain the detail about the topic.
Incorrect.
A paragraph that places the topic sentence last is written using the
indirect plan of organization.
Correct.
direct plan of organization.
Incorrect.
best organization for positive news.
Incorrect.
best organization for neutral news.
Incorrect.
A paragraph with unity has all sentences related to one topic.
True
Correct.
False
Incorrect.
Choosing the most effective words for a business message means selecting words that your receiver will understand and that will gain the receiver the reaction you need.
True
Correct.
False
Incorrect.
For senders and receivers in the same occupation, technical words cannot assist in conveying more effective messages.
False
Correct.
True
Incorrect.
A thesaurus can be used to check for specific words to represent the idea that you want to express.
True
Correct.
False
Incorrect.
Business letters and reports should have words slightly above the receiver's vocabulary level to create interest and challenge with the message.
False
Correct.
True
Incorrect.
In letters and memos, a sentence should be considered long if it is 15 words or more.
False
Correct.
True
Incorrect.
One way to limit content in sentences is to add commas and semi-colons to long sentences to make them more readable.
False
Correct.
True
Incorrect.
Grammar rules change frequently and are not a concern for composing business messages because language should be conversational.
False
Correct.
True
Incorrect.
Give preference to passive voice in business messages and reports.
False
Correct.
True
Incorrect.
The English language has a gender-biased structure.
True
Correct.
False
Incorrect.