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genevieve1028

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Which of the following practices hampers the clarity of a message?
 
  A. Use of simple words
  B. Use of clichs
  C. Use of transitional words and phrases
  D. Use of variety in sentence structure

Question 2

A paragraph reads The rating scale performance appraisal method uses a 10-point or a fivepoint scale against which an employee is rated by his superior. This method does not usually require employee participation. However, the Management by Objectives method to performance appraisal requires employee participation. In this paragraph, the italicized word however is used as a transitional word to ideally:
 
  A. indicate sequence.
  B. show location.
  C. compare or contrast.
  D. add emphasis.


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tranoy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The use of clichs hampers the clarity of a message. Good business writers use simple words
and proper English. They also have to make every effort to avoid clichs.

Answer to Question 2

C
In the paragraph, the italicized word however is used as a transitional word to ideally
compare or contrast. Transitional words and phrases are used to show how items, ideas, or
events between sentences and between paragraphs are related to one another.


genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Gracias!

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