The Language Lab Writing Assessment

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1) Why is the active voice preferred for business writing?

It allows you to show how active you are.

It deemphasizes the actor who is carrying out the deed in the sentence.

It draws attention to the person conducting the action in the sentence.

2) Choose the correct sentence.

The contract had to be signed by Katia and myself.

The contract had to be signed by Katia and me.

The contract had to be signed by Katia and I.

3) Choose the correct sentence.

Who did the CEO appoint to take the lead on the project for our newly minted client?

Whom did the CEO appoint to take the lead on the project for our newly minted client?

4) When is it appropriate to use commas?

To separate a series of items in a sentence. e.g. He writes emails, letters, reports , memos, and proposals often.

After the conjunction “and.” e.g. A communications guide is a useful tool and, it provides valuable tips.

To separate the subject and the verb in a sentence. e.g. A financial institution, may have many advisors.

5) Principal and principle are commonly misused word pairs. Choose the sentence with the correct word usage.

Justin’s goal is to pay off the interest on his loan so he could begin to pay the principle.

When creating guidelines for business communication, it’s important to follow specialized design principals.

The principal objective in this quiz is to test your English language knowledge.

6) Is it alright to use abbreviations/short forms and jargon when communicating via email messaging with clients?

Yes, it saves time and email messages should be short.

Don’t assume your reader understands your short forms and your jargon.

It’s okay if you’re using a mobile phone because the screen is smaller than a computer.

7) Which is the more appropriate response to a person receiving your message?

I can have the PowerPoint presentation ready for your approval by Wednesday morning.

I can’t have the PowerPoint presentation ready for your approval until Wednesday afternoon.

8) Which sentence conveys a clearer use of verb tenses?

Yesterday, I had walked to work but I took the subway because of the flash storm.

Yesterday, I walked to work but I took the subway home because of the flash storm.

Yesterday, I was walking to work but I had taken the subway home because of the flash storm.

9) When is it appropriate to use semi-colons?

To separate elements in a sentence, already separated by commas.

Before the conjunction “and” in a sentence.

To create long run-on sentence from two or more shorter sentences.

10) Choose the correct sentence.

My mobile phone is on its’ last leg.

It’s my proposal that won the competition.

Sometimes its hard to decide which path to follow when changing careers.

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