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Mastering Effective Business Communication

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Mastering Effective Business Communication

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple sentence?

It contains both a dependent and independent clause.

It contains a simple subject and a predicate. (correct)

It contains multiple main clauses.

It contains pronouns and nouns.

What is one challenge the college professor faces when teaching how to write effective sentences?

Students lack interest in developing writing skills.

Students struggle with the mechanics of writing.

Students find it dry and boring. (correct)

Students have difficulty moving up the corporate ladder.

How does the college professor suggest looking at building a sentence?

As a creative endeavor.

As a tedious process.

As a complex task.

As constructing a puzzle. (correct)

What are the puzzle pieces needed to make an effective sentence?

Subject, predicate, main clause/independent clause, and dependent clause. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sentence has one main clause and may contain pronouns or nouns?

Simple sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Julia' represent in the sentence 'Julia ran fast down the city street'?

The subject. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'ran' represent in the sentence 'Julia ran fast down the city street'?

The predicate. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sentence structure contains two main clauses and at least one dependent clause?

Compound-complex sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a compound sentence?

To show two independent thoughts or ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sentence structure contains one main clause and one subordinate clause?

Complex sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

An independent clause can stand alone, while a dependent clause cannot Signup and view all the answers

Why is it best to use a mix of all four types of sentence structures in business writing?

To make the writing fluid and professional Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sentence structure is made up of two main clauses that are both independent and equally important?

Compound sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is a dependent clause or subordinate clause?

A collection of words following a main clause that begins with a conjunction or verb and does not form a complete sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

Julia went to school, but Sammy stayed at home because he had the flu Signup and view all the answers