Explain all choices.

1) To shorten sentences, ________.

A) avoid redundancies

B) avoid using commas

C) use the passive voice instead of the active

D) use camouflaged verbs

E) use hedging sentences

2) Jayne is a new features writer for the Daily Chronicle. The editor, Zoe, needs to edit and revise Jayne's article to fit it to the paper's style of writing. Which of the following tools can Zoe use to ensure that Jayne can see the changes that have been made to the article?

A) revision tracker

B) autosummary

C) white space

D) grammar checker

E) spell checker

3) A(n) ________ compares your document with an electronic dictionary, highlights unrecognized words, and can be used to find typos in a document.

A) thesaurus

B) style checker

C) autosummarizer

D) revision tracker

E) spell checker

4) A(n) ________ can monitor word and sentence choices and suggest alternatives that might

produce more effective writing.

A) autosummary

B) spell checker

C) revision tracker

D) style checker

E) wiki

5) Which of the following, either based within a software or on a website, offers alternatives to

a particular word?

A) a computer-based grammar checker

B) a computer-based autosummary

C) a computer-based thesaurus

D) a computer-based style checker

E) a computer-based revision tracker

6) Isabel has written a long report on the current market situation. When reviewing her report,

she finds that though the report is well-written, some words have been repeated often, and this

makes it monotonous to read. Which of the following tools can help Isabel keep her writing fresh

and interesting?

A) style checker

B) grammar checker

C) revision tracker

D) spell checker

E) thesaurus

7) The ________ feature can highlight items you should consider changing, such as passive

voice, long sentences, and words that tend to be misused.

A) grammar check

B) spell check

C) thesaurus

D) revision tracking

E) autosummary

8) Which of the following statements about designing a message is true?

A) If you need a design that is balanced, an informal design in which elements flow freely across

the page is not recommended.

B) Changing margins, spacing, colors, and typefaces within a document can increase readability and is recommended for business messages.

C) Extremely wide columns of text can be difficult to read; in many cases a better solution is to split the text into two narrower columns.

D) If you need a balanced document design, you have to adopt a formal design in which the various elements of the page are placed in a rigid grid pattern.

E) Design elements like colors and decorative touches should be used as often as possible, as simple messages are not easily memorable

9) Which of the following is not an effective use of design element?

A) strive to maximize the number of decorative touches and type styles in a message

B) be consistent in the use of margins, type size, and typeface throughout the message

C) balance all of the visual elements in the message, either formally or informally

D) pay attention to design details such as headings, column width, and margins

E) make effective use of white space, justification, and typefaces to achieve clarity

10) Which of the following is the best example of using consistency in the design elements of a

document?

A) Cathy changes margins and spacing from page to page to accommodate information.

B) Emma uses a different color for every paragraph in a document.

C) Becky uses the same typeface and type size for all her client messages.

D) Abby varies the fonts and colors in all her messages to express her creativity.

E) Della switches between left-aligned and justified text to make reading easier.

11) White space ________.

A) separates elements in a document and helps guide the reader's eye

B) is important for image-heavy documents, but not for text-heavy documents

C) makes it difficult for readers to connect the various points of a message

D) decreases the chance that readers will read and understand messages

E) can make documents seem more intimidating and more difficult to read

12) Which of the following statements is true regarding justified type?

A) It produces an informal look and is easier to read.

B) It is flush right with a ragged-left margin.

C) It is placed flush left, with a ragged-right margin.

D) It is able to accommodate more text in a given space.

E) It is used in business documents as it is easy to format.

13) Kaylee is formatting a document for her company. She isn't sure whether to opt for a justified, flush-left, flush-right, or centered format. Which of the following offers the best reason for her to pick a particular style?

A) A flush-right style is the most common for business documents.

B) A flush-left format gives a contemporary, less formal look.

C) A justified style is best as this is easy to format and read.

D) A centered format allows her to maximize the use of space.

E) A justified style produces large gaps between words, increasing white space.

14) Which of the following types of text alignment is more commonly used in business

documents?

A) flush right with a ragged-left margin

B) justified

C) flush on both the left and right

D) centered

E) flush left with a ragged-right margin

15) The flush-left, ragged-right margin ________.

A) is commonly used for headings and subheadings

B) creates a denser look because the uniform line lengths decrease the amount of white space along the right margin

C) is not a good choice for routine business documents because it produces large gaps between words that make the text more difficult to read

D) creates a more open appearance on the page, producing a less formal and more contemporary look

E) can accommodate more text in a given space