Which of the Following Sentences About Jargon Is Most Accurate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences about jargon is most accurate?

• A)Jargon should never be used in business writing.
• B)Jargon is generally understood by both insiders and outsiders within a field.
• C)Effective business communicators know to include some jargon within any message to demonstrate their intelligence and command of the English language.
• D)Jargon should be used only when the audience will understand it.

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Definitions:

Borrowing

The act of obtaining or taking funds from another party with the promise of returning the principal, along with interest, at a later date.

Lobbying Efforts

Activities aimed at influencing public officials and legislators to enact or reject certain legislation or policies, often carried out by lobbyists or advocacy groups.

Producers

Individuals or companies that create or supply goods and services to the market.

Political Process

The mechanisms, activities, and institutions through which citizens and groups use power to influence government and policy.