In business messages,errors in grammar and usage
A) can be annoying, but are only a concern for external audience members.
B) are expected since everyone is busy.
C) cause you to lose credibility with your audience.
D) are no longer an issue thanks to the spelling and grammar checking features of word processing software.
E) none of the above.

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C)If you make errors of grammar or usage,you lose credibility with your audience - even if your message is otherwise correct.Poor grammar suggests to readers that you are uninformed,and they may choose not to trust an uninformed source.Plus,poor grammar can imply that you do not respect your audience enough to get things right.Errors in grammar and usage are a concern for all audience members,are not expected,and are still an issue regardless of word processing software.

In Business Messages,errors in Grammar and Usage