Basic Skills Count

Three common forms of writing in business are _______.

• a. memos, letter, reports
• b. notes, letters, deeds
• c.documents, reports, deeds
• d.spreadsheets, reports, deeds

Most careers today call for math, science, and computer technology.

• a. True
• b. False

What two reading skills would you use to read a lot of material?

• a. reading and writing
• b. math and science
• c.  previewing and skimming
• d. speaking and listening

Nearly every country in the world except the United States use the metric system.

• a. True
• b. False

The study of numbers and their relationships is _________.

• a. Computer Technology
• b. Science
• c. Mathematics
• d. Writing

Guidelines to writing well are _________.

• a. Proofread your work
• b. Organize your writing
• c. Check spelling and grammar
• d. All of the above

Hints about the meaning of familiar words or phrases are ________.

• a. proofreading
• b. skimming
• c. context clues
• d. previewing

The most written business communication is sent by email.

• a. True
• b. False

Why should you spend time sharpening your math skills when you can use a calculator?

• a. the sharper your math skills the more useful your calculator will be
• b. to be able to set up your problem
• c. a calculator is only as good as solving math problems as you are
• d. All of the above

Communication skills include __________. 

• a. listening, reading, math
• b.speaking, listening, reading, writing
• c. reading, speaking, math
• d. organizing, editing, spelling