OSC Business Writing 3

Question 1

What does 'parallel structure' mean in business writing?

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Using the same grammatical form for items in a list or series

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Writing two documents simultaneously

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Aligning text to both margins

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Writing in two languages

Question 2

An executive summary should be written:

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After the full report is written, summarizing its key points

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Before the main report is complete

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By a different person than the report author

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In a different font than the main report

Question 3

In business writing, what is the purpose of headers and subheadings?

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To organize content and help readers navigate the document

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To make the document look more colorful

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To replace the introduction

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To fulfill a word count requirement

Question 4

Which of the following should be avoided in professional business writing?

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Clichés and vague buzzwords like 'synergy' or 'leverage'

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Clear topic sentences

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Specific examples and data

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Active voice

Question 5

What is the purpose of a bibliography or references section in a business report?

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To credit sources and allow readers to verify information

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To pad the report's page count

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To list all team members

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To provide contact information

Question 6

In business correspondence, 'enclosure notation' (Enc.) at the bottom of a letter indicates:

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Additional documents are included with the letter

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The letter is confidential

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The letter needs a signature

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The letter was sent by fax