ENG201 Midterm MCQs by VU Topper RM

Q1. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

One should be careful about the chances of being ______ while making a direct request.

Misunderstood

Mr. Ms and Mrs Are

Recipient titles

In business communication use the ___________ format if the information is being sent inside an organization.

In business communication use the ________ format if the document will be sent to outside individuals

Letter

_________________is considered to be the best attitude in business environment.

You-attitude

One of the aspects of editing a message is to______________

Install editing software

When it doubt, use the more familiar words; audience will understand them better. This is the ‘golden rule of_____’

Clarity

_____________ is achieved through a balance between precise language and familiar language

Clarity

In a ______________ sentence the words are arranged so that the ideas clearly express the intended meaning.

Coherent

Which of the following is the first and the most essential step in writing bad news messages?

Buffer

The mechanical insertion of ‘ phase’ and ‘ thank you’ does not ensure_______

Courtesy

_________ are an essential component of almost all admissions, grant and employment processes as it provides a statement of support for a candidate.

References and recommendations

__________ Words are usually more vivid than long ones and improve the readability of a document.

Short

Adjustment letter is a letter in answer to a __________ letter. The answer may either be a

Complaint

The quality that gives force to important parts of sentences and paragraphs is _________

Emphasis

Content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs ) have both a denotative meaning as well as connotative meaning.

True

When no special persuasion is needed, the use of ___________ is recommended.

Direct request

A good business letter is simple and straightforward without being harsh or ______.

Patronizing

Keep your _________ simple and focused, so the purpose of your letter is clear.

Letter

Which type of letter can be used as a legal document to show the transaction between the customer and vendor?

Order letter

Consideration simply means that the writer shows _________ in his communication style.

Empathy

Breaking the longer sentences into shorter ones improves____________

Readability

Which of the following is associated with scholarly writing?

&nnbsp;

Formal writing

What are you doing __________ the weekend?

On

The lawyer __________ his relative innocent.

Aims to prove

Acknowledgments are appropriate for__________

Larger orders

_________letter is written you want to recognize someone for his help or support when you were in trouble

Appreciation

The aim of a _______ is to establish a working relationship to make it happen.

Business proposal

Which of the following letter accompanies a larger item, usually a document?

Transmittal letter

Getting the meaning from your head accurately to the reader is the purpose of ________

Clarity

Credit references are generally used to determine the credit of a person or individual