Which of the following is true regarding texting? A) ...

[Garrulous]

Which of the following is true regarding texting?
 
  A) Acronym-filled language is appropriate for coworkers.
  B) Casual, acronym-filled language is not appropriate on the job.
  C) Casual language is appropriate for internal messages.
  D) Text writing is a more efficient use of company time and resources.
  E) Casual, acronym language is only appropriate when communicating with a mobile device.

Question 2

To make a communication more direct and easier to read, what writing style should be used?
 
  A) Active voice
  B) Passive voice
  C) Sincere language
  D) Obsolete language
  E) Plain language

[Eunice618]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The casual, acronym-filled language friends often use in text messaging, IM, and social networks is not considered professional business writing. Yes, it is an efficient way for friends to communicateparticul arly taking into account the limitations of a phone keypadbut if you want to be taken seriously in business, you simply cannot write like this on the job.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Using the active voice often makes your writing more direct, livelier, and easier to read. Passive voice is not wrong grammatically, but it can be cumbersome, lengthy, and vague. In most cases, the active voice is the better choice.

[Garrulous]

Gracias!

[strudel15]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it