Eng227 week 2 quiz

Question 1.1. (TCO 1) Select the sentence that best demonstrates use of active voice: (Points : 2)

The project was completed by the installation crew on May 2.

On May 2, the project was completed.

The installation crew completed the installation on May 2.

The project was completed.

Question 2.2. (TCO 1) Select the sentence that demonstrates proper parallel structure: (Points : 2)

Mr. Johnson was unable to predict the job completion date but was successful in convincing management the job was under control.

Mr. Johnson was unable to predict the job completion date but was able to convince management the job was under control.

Mr. Johnson was unable to predict the job completion date, but he was successful in convincing management the job was under control.

Question 3.3. (TCO 1) Select the sentence that most effectively demonstrates conciseness: (Points : 2)

The slow economy may result in layoffs at our company.

We expect that the slow economy will be the reason for layoffs at our company.

The slow economy will in all probability result in layoffs at our company.

Question 4.4. (TCO 1) Select the sentence that most effectively demonstrates tone: (Points : 2)

We will ship your order in 10 days.

Your order won’t ship for 10 days.

Your order will ship in 10 days.

Question 5.5. (TCO 1) Select the sentence that most effectively demonstrates the you attitude: (Points : 2)

You failed to attach the document to your email

I didn’t see an attachment in the email you sent.

Please re-send the attachment.

Question 6. 6. (TCO 1) Revise: Our interest rate on personal loans is very competitive. (Points : 5)

Question 7. 7. (TCO 1) Revise: In an effort to stimulate sales, Mallmart is lowering prices substantially on its line of consumer items. (Points : 5)

Question 8. 8. (TCO 1) Revise: As per your suggestion, we will not attempt to make alterations or changes in the

blueprints at this point in time. (Points : 5)

Question 9. 9. (TCO 1) Revise: Unless you pay me within three days, my lawyer will be contacted. (Points : 5)

Question 10. 10. (TCO 1) Revise with positive spin: Your order has been delayed because you failed to include the correct credit information. (Points : 5)

Question 11. 11. (TCO 1) Revise with both "you" attitude and positive spin: We apologize for inconveniencing you during our remodeling. (Points : 5)

Question 12. 12. (TCO 1) List the instances of biased language in this report:

The finishing plant was the scene of a confrontation today when two ladies from the morning shift accused a foreman of sexual harassment. Marilyn Humphrey, a black inspector, and Margaret Sawyer, an assembly-line worker, accused Mr. Engerrand of making suggestive comments. Mr. Engerrand, who is 62 years old and an epileptic, denied the charges and said he thought the girls were trying to gyp the company with their demand for a cash award. (Points : 5)

Question 13. 13. Explain the use of white space and visual page management as strategies for resumes and cover letters. Give specific examples related to each. (Points : 15)