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rlane42

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Which of the following constructions uses the best writing style for an informal report?
 A) James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc., after extensive review of references and credentials of contractors, has elected to contract with Peck Builders for the new office complex.
 B) We're pleased to announce the selection of Peck Builders as general contractor for our new office complex.
 C) After conducting an exhaustive search of building design elements and cost-efficiency data, the company has verified the qualifications of Peck Builders.
 D) The findings demonstrate the imperative of selecting a fully qualified and bonded contractor for the new building project of James, Deloitte, and Wilts, Inc.; that contractor is Peck Builders.

Question 2

An informal writing style includes
 A) contractions (for example, wouldn't, don't, they're).
 B) second-person pronouns (for example, you and your).
 C) mainly passive-voice verbs.
 D) longer sentences.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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