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1. Business writers appreciate messages that are clear and understandable. Proofreading and evaluating your work will help you compose messages that are clear, concise, and direct. Revise for clarity by eliminating trite phrases, avoiding jargon and slang, and dropping cliche´´s. Why do some people fail to write clear and concise messages?

They always tell the truth.

They write to impress instead of express.

They write to express and impress.

2. Marisa was notorious for( Being Absent / Playing Hooky) and   .( spending money quickly / blowing through budgets)

3. First and foremost, I would like to thank you all for your ability to think outside the box. While it is easier said than done, you all fit the bill and remain true to form by creating marketing campaigns that pass with flying colors. As we move on to the next assignment as quick as a flash, remember that despite the turnaround speed of our projects, we can’t afford to shoot from the hip. We must stand our ground and remain the exception to the rule, producing promotions that are better than new and good to go. Last but not least, please save the date for our annual company BBQ on May 23.

Which of the following are clichés included in the preceding message? Check all that apply.

A. Stand our ground

B. Better than new

C. Save the date

D. Pass with flying colors

E. True to form

F. Shoot from the hip

G. Company BBQ

H. Producing promotions

I. Quick as a flash

4. Managers should be a ubiquitous presence in case they are needed.

A. Managers should be an omnipresent presence in case they are needed.

B. Managers should be available when needed.