Business English 10th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey,Carolyn Seefer

تمرين 165

Skill Check 5.1 Reviewing the Six Cs
1. Which of the following is most concise
a. Due to the fact that we had a warehouse fire, your shipment is delayed.
b. This is to inform you that your shipment will be delayed.
c. Because of a warehouse fire, your shipment is delayed.
d. There was a warehouse fire, which explains why your shipment is delayed. ________________
2. Which of the following is clear and logical
a. If the strike is not settled quickly, it may last a while.
b. Flying over the rain forests of Indonesia, the trees form a solid and menacing green carpet.
c. This is not to suggest that Salt Lake, Denver, and Houston are not the most affordable areas for housing.
d. Prince Charles complained that the citizens of Britain speak and write their language poorly. ______________
3. Which of the following is grammatically correct
a. We hope that you and he will be in town for our next seminar.
b. A host of ethical issues involve business, including e-mail privacy, whistleblowing, and mission statements.
c. We must develop a policy on returning merchandise. So that they know about it before they are made.
d. Jeffrey has 20 years experience in the software industry. _______________
4. Which of the following is most courteous
a. During your interview, I informed you that if we were not successful in finding a suitable candidate, I would contact you.
b. We appreciate receiving your letter describing your treatment by our store security personnel.
c. In your letter of June 1, you claim that you were harassed by our store security personnel.
d. Unfortunately, we are unable to complete your entire order because you neglected to provide a shirt size. _______________
5. Which of the following sounds most conversational
a. Attached herewith is the form you requested.
b. Pursuant to your request, we are forwarding the form you requested.
c. Under separate cover we are sending the form you requested.
d. You will receive the form you requested in a separate mailing. ________________
6. Which of the following sounds most confident
a. I hope to hear from you soon about the available position.
b. Our committee thinks that this is the best way to handle the problem.
c. I look forward to speaking with you about my proposal.
d. We believe that our product will best meet your needs. ___________________