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Section 8.4 Assessment
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1

By using the you-attitude in a letter, you are more likely to win the reader's cooperation.
A)True
B)False
2

Planned repetition can sometimes be useful in emphasizing a point.
A)True
B)False
3

The term "and so" can be used correctly to connect two main clauses in a sentence.
A)True
B)False
4

One of the uses of using the passive voice in business writing is to soften the impact of negative news.
A)True
B)False
5

One way to make a positive impression on your reader is to use alliteration (repetition of the initial consonant sound).
A)True
B)False
6

Which of the following sentences contains faulty parallel structure?
A)It was both a long meeting and very boring.
B)She finished the project quickly and efficiently.
C)The presentation was interesting and informative.
D)This software is simple to use and easy to install.
7

"You were not wrong in your analysis of the situation." The preceding sentence is problematic because it uses:
A)The you-attitude
B)A negative word
C)The passive voice
D)Faulty parallelism
8

"Kristi has both a knowledge and interest in software development." The preceding sentence demonstrates the use of:
A)Unbalanced comparisons
B)Unbalanced modifiers
C)Unbalanced verbs
D)Unbalanced prepositions
9

Which of the following sentences employs the passive voice?
A)I arrived at the seminar on time.
B)Our manager presented some new sales strategies.
C)The merger will be discussed at the next board meeting.
D)The new assistant will work in the contracts department.
10

You can use all of the following to introduce a subordinate clause EXCEPT:
A)Although
B)But
C)Because
D)Since





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