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.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
C.   Sentence fragment.
D.   Comma splice.
Question #2
After visiting the Louvre, the impressionists became some of my favorite artists.
A.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
B.   Fillers.
C.   Lack of parallel structure.
D.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
E.   Redundancies.
Question #3
To succeed as a knowledge worker in today's digital workplace and to develop communication skills.
A.   Sentence fragment.
B.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
C.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
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.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
B.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
C.   Comma splice.
D.   Sentence fragment.
Question #5
An old movie was being watched by the teenagers.
A.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
B.   Lack of parallel structure.
C.   Fillers.
D.   Redundancies.
E.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
Question #6
Gina's favorite activities are dancing, swimming, and to ride her bicycle.
A.   Fillers.
B.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
C.   Lack of parallel structure.
D.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
E.   Redundancies.
Question #7
Today's organizations are cutting costs many employees are losing their jobs.
A.   Sentence fragment.
B.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
C.   Comma splice.
D.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
Question #8
It is the responsibility of the manager to authorize overtime pay.
A.   Redundancies.
B.   Lack of parallel structure.
C.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
D.   Fillers.
E.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
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.   Lack of parallel structure.
C.   Redundancies.
D.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
E.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
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.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
B.   Comma splice.
C.   Sentence fragment.
D.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
Question #11
Even though the grapevine can be a major source of information and many companies are aware of this.
A.   Sentence fragment.
B.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
C.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
D.   Comma splice.
Question #12
The true fact is that many citizens are unaware of the past history of some famous U.S. presidents.
A.   Redundancies.
B.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
C.   Lack of parallel structure.
D.   Fillers.
Question #13
The lion trainer was skilled at his movements around the big cats with many years of practice.
A.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
B.   Lack of parallel structure.
C.   Fillers.
D.   Redundancies.
E.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
Question #14
Mary told Janice that she received a notice in the mail for jury duty.
A.   Sentence fragment.
B.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
C.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
D.   Comma splice.
Question #15
During our camping trip in the Sequoia National Park, we hiked, fished, and we took pictures.
A.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
B.   Fillers.
C.   Lack of parallel structure.
D.   Redundancies.
E.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
Question #16
Learning communication strategies is important, using these strategies is difficult.
A.   Fused sentence (run-on sentence).
B.   Faulty or vague pronoun reference.
C.   Comma splice.
D.   Sentence fragment.
Question #17
The first digital camera was introduced by Kodak in 1996.
A.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
B.   Redundancies.
C.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
D.   Lack of parallel structure.
E.   Fillers.
Question #18
There are two managers on vacation this week.
A.   Dangling or misplaced modifiers.
B.   Use of passive instead of active voice.
C.   Lack of parallel structure.
D.   Fillers.
E.   Redundancies.

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