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Crafting Effective Business Writing: Building Strong Paragraphs

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What is the main goal of effective business writing?

To impress the reader with one's writing style
To convey a message that is understood and impactful (correct)
To showcase one's writing skills
To use complex vocabulary and grammar

What is Bobby Crane's area of expertise?

Business writing
Time management
Leadership skills
Construction knowledge (correct)

Why does Bobby Crane need to improve his writing skills?

To be promoted (correct)
To become a writer
To get a raise
To improve his communication with colleagues

What is the main purpose of the lesson discussed in the text?

To learn how to create a strong and coherent paragraph (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many parts does a strong paragraph have?

Three (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using the three parts of a paragraph?

A cohesive, complete, linked sequence of thought (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the letter Bobby Crane is writing?

Requesting to use a new type of glass material (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the topic sentence in a paragraph?

To summarize the main idea of the paragraph (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Bobby refer to as the 'walls' of the paragraph?

Supporting sentences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

To provide additional details to convince the reader (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of transitions in a paragraph according to Bobby?

To link the paragraph together (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of Bobby's paragraph?

To explain the benefits of a new type of glass (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of word or phrase can be used as a transition?

Connecting word (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the topic sentence usually placed at the beginning of the paragraph?

To provide a summary of the main idea (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of transitions in a paragraph?

To link the paragraph together and provide flow (A) Signup and view all the answers