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saraeharris

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In workplace writing, doing all of the following except ________ will help you achieve a tone that is conversational yet still businesslike.
 
  A) using text messaging acronyms throughout the message
  B) being careful about the use of humor in the message
  C) being careful about the level of intimacy in the message
  D) avoiding stale and pompous language in the message
  E) avoiding preaching and bragging

Question 2

A sentence is in the active voice when
 
  A) the subject receives the action performed by the object.
  B) both the subject and the object receive the action.
  C) the subject performs the action and the object receives it.
  D) neither the subject nor the object receives the action.
  E) the object performs the action and the subject receives it.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Use the following techniques to help you achieve a tone that's conversational yet businesslike in your workplace messages: understand the difference between texting and writing, avoid stale and pompous language, avoid preaching or bragging, and use intimacy or humor with caution.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) In active voice, the subject performs the action and the object receives the action: Jodi sent the email message.




saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Excellent


dantucker

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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