Questão 1
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Adopting a "you" attitude in business writing is simply a matter of using the pronoun "you" as much as possible.
Questão 2
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When delivering negative news, it is misleading to emphasize any positive aspects of the situation.
Questão 3
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You should never use euphemisms, because they are inherently dishonest.
Questão 4
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A conversational tone is not appropriate for most business messages.
Questão 5
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"The evaluator noted several shortcomings" is written in the active voi
Questão 6
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You should use the passive voice as much as possible in business writing.
Questão 7
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When you're composing a draft, writing and editing at the same time will speed up the writing process.
Questão 8
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Although input from colleagues can be helpful, many effective writers find it helpful never to show the first draft of a document to anyone.
Questão 9
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The denotative meaning of a word is its dictionary definition.
Questão 10
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Honor and progress are concrete words.
Questão 11
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Abstract words should be completely avoided in business writing.
Questão 12
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Professionals should avoid simple sentences altogether, since using them makes your writing seem unsophisticated.
Questão 13
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A compound sentence contains one main thought (independent clause) and one or more subordinate thoughts (dependent clauses).
Questão 14
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"Our clients have become more knowledgeable, and we need to accommodate them" is a complex sentence.
Questão 15
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"The startup costs on this project are out of control" is a simple sentence.
Questão 16
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"If we can't meet the deadline, our losses will be significant" is a compound sentence.
Answer: FALSE
Questão 17
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To emphasize a dependent clause, it is better to place it at the end of a sentence rather than in the middle.
Questão 18
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When developing paragraphs, you should use only one method within each paragraph and throughout a document.
Questão 19
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An effective paragraph deals with more than the main topic and shows that the writer intends to be as efficient as possible.
Questão 20
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Most companies expect you to use acronyms from texting in professional business writing.