Step 7 - Revise for Style and Tone - Part 1 Adapting your message to be well received includes using simple, concise, and tactful language. The easier it is for the audience to receive your message, the more likely it is that you will accomplish the intended purpose of the message. Busy professionals prefer messages that are easily understood. Choose the best revision for each of the words in the left-hand column. Formal word Revision Procure _________ A. Send B. Get C. Acquire
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Ques. 2Which of the following is an example of an internal organizational communication?
A) A tweet sent to a customer about a private sale that will take place tomorrow
B) A Facebook page advertising a company's products
C) A meeting of all department managers
D) An annual report sent to company stockholders
Ques. 3As you improve your working draft, craft powerful sentences by using active voice. In a sentence with active voice, the subject of the sentence is the _________ of the action. A. arbiter B. receiver C. doer
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Ques. 4The most prevalent communication channel in the workplace today is
A) texting.
B) e-mail.
C) face-to-face meetings.
D) Facebook.
Ques. 5Step 6 - Prepare the First Draft - Craft Powerful Sentences with Active Voice Once you have completed the planning process for your written or spoken message and selected an inductive or deductive approach for your outline, you are ready to prepare the first draft. The process as well as the style you use will determine the success of your message. When composing the first working draft of your message, the most efficient and effective approach is to _________. A. focus on details B. wait for inspiration C. compose quickly
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Ques. 6Which of the following statements comparing oral and written communication is most accurate?
A) Written communication provides a permanent record only if it is sent as a hard copy, printed message.
B) Written messages do not require as much thought as oral messages.
C) One advantage of oral communication such as a face-to-face meeting is that it allows for immediate feedback.
D) Oral communication is preferred when presenting formal or complex ideas.
Ques. 7Reading a document from right to left reduces your reading speed, allowing you to concentrate deliberately on each word.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 8Which of the following is an advantage of written communication?
A) Creates a permanent record
B) Provides immediate feedback
C) Is more personal than oral communication
D) Is effective for delivering nonverbal cues