Each of the Following Sentences Tells What You Are Trying

question 13

Multiple Choice

Each of the following sentences tells what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince the reader that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to persuade a person not to keep a wild animal as a pet, you could say that

• A) a wild animal is potentially dangerous.
• B) escaped wild "pets" may seriously disrupt local ecosystems.
• C) a person who keeps a wild animal is obviously mean and selfish.
• D) keeping a wild animal as a pet may be illegal.

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Definitions:

Workplace Message

Communication occurring within a professional setting, encompassing all forms of messages from digital emails to face-to-face conversations among employees.

First Names

The given names of individuals, used for more personal or informal interactions, usually positioning as the initial part of a full name.

Colleagues' Whereabouts

The location or current status of fellow employees or coworkers, usually in the context of their availability for work or meetings.

Ending a Call

The process of politely closing a telephone conversation when the objectives of the interaction have been met.