People Reading a Sentence in a Business Message Are Most

question 42

Multiple Choice

People reading a sentence in a business message are most likely to be confused when:

• A)action verbs are used in the sentence.
• B)active voice is used in the sentence.
• C)the facts presented in the sentence are not slanted.
• D)the other-oriented tone is used in the sentence.
• E)the subject is not mentioned in the sentence.

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Definitions:

Intent To Deceive

The deliberate intention to mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true.

Nondisclosure

The failure to provide pertinent information about a projected contract.

European Courts

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