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?

    <p>To learn how to create a strong and coherent paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many parts does a strong paragraph have?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A cohesive, complete, linked sequence of thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Requesting to use a new type of glass material</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To summarize the main idea of the paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Supporting sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

    <p>To provide additional details to convince the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To link the paragraph together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of Bobby's paragraph?

    <p>To explain the benefits of a new type of glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Connecting word</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a summary of the main idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transitions in a paragraph?

    <p>To link the paragraph together and provide flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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