Information Systems 301 - Business Communications » Spring 2024 » GEM Quiz 1

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Question #1
Knowledge workers may be distracted by multitasking, however clear communication requires shutting out interruptions.
A.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
B.   Sentence fragment.
C.   Comma splice.
D.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
Question #2
After visiting the Louvre, the impressionists became some of my favorite artists.
A.   Lack of parallel structure.
B.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
C.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
D.   Fillers.
E.   Redundancies.
Question #3
To succeed as a knowledge worker in today's digital workplace and to develop communication skills.
A.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
B.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
C.   Sentence fragment.
D.   Comma splice.
Question #4
Listening to coworkers and encouraging participation help open the lines of communication; this also helps achieve success in team projects.
A.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
B.   Sentence fragment.
C.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
D.   Comma splice.
Question #5
An old movie was being watched by the teenagers.
A.   Lack of parallel structure.
B.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
C.   Redundancies.
D.   Fillers.
E.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
Question #6
Gina's favorite activities are dancing, swimming, and to ride her bicycle.
A.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
B.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
C.   Fillers.
D.   Lack of parallel structure.
E.   Redundancies.
Question #7
Today's organizations are cutting costs many employees are losing their jobs.
A.   Sentence fragment.
B.   Comma splice.
C.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
D.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
Question #8
It is the responsibility of the manager to authorize overtime pay.
A.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
B.   Redundancies.
C.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
D.   Fillers.
E.   Lack of parallel structure.
Question #9
The report is so thorough that we do not have to alter or change anything in the last and final copy that was submitted.
A.   Fillers.
B.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
C.   Redundancies.
D.   Lack of parallel structure.
E.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
Question #10
Communicating with peers within an organization is an example of horizontal communication communicating with upper management is an example of vertical communication.
A.   Comma splice.
B.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
C.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
D.   Sentence fragment.
Question #11
Even though the grapevine can be a major source of information and many companies are aware of this.
A.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
B.   Sentence fragment.
C.   Comma splice.
D.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
Question #12
The true fact is that many citizens are unaware of the past history of some famous U.S. presidents.
A.   Fillers.
B.   Lack of parallel structure.
C.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
D.   Redundancies.
Question #13
The lion trainer was skilled at his movements around the big cats with many years of practice.
A.   Lack of parallel structure.
B.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
C.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
D.   Fillers.
E.   Redundancies.
Question #14
Mary told Janice that she received a notice in the mail for jury duty.
A.   Comma splice.
B.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
C.   Sentence fragment.
D.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
Question #15
During our camping trip in the Sequoia National Park, we hiked, fished, and we took pictures.
A.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
B.   Fillers.
C.   Lack of parallel structure.
D.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
E.   Redundancies.
Question #16
Learning communication strategies is important, using these strategies is difficult.
A.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
B.   Comma splice.
C.   Sentence fragment.
D.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
Question #17
The first digital camera was introduced by Kodak in 1996.
A.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
B.   Fillers.
C.   Lack of parallel structure.
D.   Redundancies.
E.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
Question #18
There are two managers on vacation this week.
A.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
B.   Redundancies.
C.   Fillers.
D.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
E.   Lack of parallel structure.

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