Conciseness means avoiding unnecessary repetition and wordy expressions, including only relevant facts (with courtesy), and organizing effectively.
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- To follow the principle of Conciseness in business writing, we should _____. A: convey only the necessary information B: use simple words only C: avoid the reluctant and wordy words and expressions D: get rid of the long sentences
- The principle of ( ) means you have to write your letter with a “You-attitude”. A: Clearness B: Conciseness C: Courtesy D: Completeness
- Which of the following means CANNOT achieve language efficiency? A: Using nouns or noun phrases. B: Avoiding colloquial vocabulary. C: Using passive voice. D: Avoiding unnecessary repetition.
- What are the right principles in writing a business lette A: Clearness, Conciseness,Correctness, Seriousness B: Consideration, Courtesy, Completeness, Concreteness C: Consideration, Courtesy, Advance, Clearness D: Conciseness,Correctness, Completeness,Fluency
- It is more difficult to write simply, directly, and effectively than to employ flowery but vague expressions that only obscure one’s meaning.