While Mariko and Tina Are Having a Telephone Conversation, Both

question 4

Multiple Choice

While Mariko and Tina are having a telephone conversation, both use the word "ascent" at different points of the conversation. While Mariko uses the word to mean "progressing upward," Tina interprets it as "assent." This scenario is representative of ________.

• A) sampling
• B) branching
• C) digressing
• D) rebuttal
• E) bypassing

Identify and correct common grammatical errors such as sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.

Differentiate between active and passive voice and understand their uses in business writing.

Recognize and apply parallel structure in sentences.

Understand the importance of organization in business writing and strategies to achieve clarity and conciseness.

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Definitions:

Genus

A rank in the biological classification system (taxonomy) that groups together species sharing common characteristics, just above species level.

Humans

The species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, high cognitive ability, and complex societies.

Neanderthals

An extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans who lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, known for their robust build and large cranium.

Chordates

A phylum of animals that share a common characteristic of having a notochord at some stage of their development.