Business Writing Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses 'their', 'there', or 'they're'?
Answer: They're going to review their proposal over there.
"They're" means they are, "their" shows possession, and "there" indicates place.
What is the purpose of a summary at the start of a long report?
Answer: To give readers the key points before details
An executive summary lets readers grasp the main findings quickly.
Which sentence avoids a sentence fragment?
Answer: The shipment arrived this morning.
A complete sentence needs a subject and a verb expressing a full thought.
When writing to an international colleague, what should you avoid?
Answer: Local slang and idioms that may not translate
Slang and idioms can confuse readers from other cultures or language backgrounds.
Which sentence is most professional for declining a request?
Answer: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate this request at this time.
A courteous, clear refusal preserves the professional relationship.
What does proofreading for tone help ensure?
Answer: The message comes across as intended and respectful
Checking tone prevents a message from sounding harsh or unclear.
Which is the best way to organize step-by-step instructions?
Answer: In a numbered list in sequential order
Numbered steps in order make instructions easy to follow.