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A grammar checker _____________

A) scans visual images into your computer.
B) highlights phrases in passive voice.
C) suggests correct spelling.
D) helps you find just the right word for a given situation.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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A(n)hedging sentence uses words such as may and seems to avoid stating a judgment or fact.

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The best use of a thesaurus is to find fresh,interesting words that accurately convey your intended meaning.

Headings and subheadings serve these important functions: ____________

For longer and/or more complex documents it is a good idea to set aside a first draft for a day or two before beginning the revision process.

Most information transmitted by internal memo is now sent via email.

A(n)template,often provided by a company for consistency,is a standard format with preset aspects of page design such as margins,headings,paragraphs,etc.and will save time during production of a document.

Using a(n)spell checker is a wonderful way to weed out major typos,but you can't use it to replace good spelling skills.

When completing a business message,you should evaluate content,organization,style and tone,review for readability,edit for clarity,and edit for conciseness.

The details given in the middle section of a message have the greatest impact on the audience.

With parallel construction,two or more similar ideas are expressed with the same grammatical pattern.

Rewrite the following sentence to be more concise by using short,simple words: "Effective immediately,all employees need to terminate their excessive utilization of the office duplication machine for personal affairs and activities."

A grammar checker cannot tell _____________

A computer thesaurus gives you alternative words.

Word combinations that are needlessly repetitive are called redundancies .

To make your message more interesting and accessible,use as many design elements and decorative touches as possible.

"Visible to the eye" is an example of a redundancy.

When you have two or more similar ideas to express,make them parallel.

Most business messages score in the ________________ for readability.

Because computers have become so powerful,grammar checkers can easily determine whether your document states your message correctly and communicates it clearly.