Which of the Following Is True of Paragraphs in Business

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of paragraphs in business documents?

• A) The concluding paragraph is often only one or two sentences long.
• B) Most paragraphs are at least five sentences long.
• C) Frequent paragraph breaks are unattractive to business people.
• D) Body paragraphs are used to prepare the reader for what is coming.
• E) Paragraphs are rarely more than two lines long.

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Definitions:

Free Consulting

Offering professional advice without charge, often as a way to introduce services or gain trust.

Indirect Method

A technique that subtly conveys messages or arrives at conclusions, often used in communication or financial statements.

Goodwill Messages

Written or spoken communications intended to foster positive relations, show appreciation, or build good will between individuals or organizations.

Sincere

Characterized by genuineness, honesty, and free from pretense or deceit.