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Two people using the same word to mean different things is |
| | A) | Businessese |
| | B) | Connotation |
| | C) | Denotation |
| | D) | Bypassing |
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There are no exceptions to the "shorter is better" rule. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Simple words are usually |
| | A) | inappropriate for business communication. |
| | B) | friendlier. |
| | C) | unnecessary. |
| | D) | None of the above |
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Accurate words make it easier to |
| | A) | solve problems. |
| | B) | shift blame. |
| | C) | impress your reader. |
| | D) | express connotation. |
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Access means: |
| | A) | Surplus |
| | B) | The right to use; admission to |
| | C) | A line on a grid |
| | D) | None of the above |
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"Guess" is a negative word in business communication. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Words may connote status. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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A dictionary that provides definitions of the way people actually use words is |
| | A) | Prescriptive |
| | B) | Descriptive |
| | C) | Connotative |
| | D) | None of the above |
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Attributed and contributed mean |
| | A) | Was caused by/gave something to |
| | B) | Gave something to/was caused by |
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Eminent, immanent and imminent mean |
| | A) | Dwelling within tangible objects/ distinguished/ about to happen |
| | B) | Dwelling within tangible objects/ about to happen/ distinguished |
| | C) | About to happen/ dwelling within tangible objects/ distinguished |
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Connotation refers to |
| | A) | the dictionary meaning of a word. |
| | B) | the emotional colourings or associations of a word. |
| | C) | both the dictionary meaning and the emotional impact of a word. |
| | D) | None of the above |
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Critical thinking involves |
| | A) | asking questions, analyzing information, identifying problems, and challenging fundamental assumptions. |
| | B) | asking questions, analyzing and solving problems, and challenging fundamental assumptions. |
| | C) | asking questions, analyzing information and identifying problems, and relying on information in magazines. |
| | D) | asking open questions that use strong verbs such as "tells", "challenges", and "compares". |
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It is okay to use jargon |
| | A) | when the audience understands and uses it. |
| | B) | when it relates to the particular job, business or industry. |
| | C) | when the audience uses it. |
| | D) | when you want to impress the audience. |
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Which of the following is NOT an example of businessese? |
| | A) | Herewith |
| | B) | Enclosed is |
| | C) | Please be advised |
| | D) | Forward same to this office |
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Which of the following words means to quote? |
| | A) | Sight |
| | B) | Slight |
| | C) | Cite |
| | D) | Site |
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