All Free Business Writing and Comprehension MCQs with Answers
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- A. It replaces the need for a formal salutation
- B. It identifies the sender and provides contact details
- C. It summarizes the letter's main argument
- D. It records the recipient's personal response
Explanation: Letterhead identifies the organization or sender and commonly shows details such as its address, telephone number, or logo.
Correct answer: It identifies the sender and provides contact details- A. Begin with a conclusion, omit reasons, and request clarification
- B. Give background details, repeat the request, and add greetings
- C. State the request, give necessary details, and specify action
- D. Present unrelated information, state the request, and close abruptly
Explanation: A clear request normally states the purpose early, supplies relevant supporting information, and tells the reader what action is expected.
Correct answer: State the request, give necessary details, and specify action23. Which document is generally most suitable for a routine communication within the same organization?
- A. A legal notice
- B. A personal reference letter
- C. A sales quotation
- D. An internal memorandum
Explanation: An internal memorandum is designed for official communication within an organization.
Correct answer: An internal memorandum- A. Write the entire message in capital letters
- B. Use descriptive headings and short paragraphs
- C. Remove all punctuation from the message
- D. Place every point in one long paragraph
Explanation: Descriptive headings and short paragraphs help readers scan the message and locate particular information.
Correct answer: Use descriptive headings and short paragraphs- A. To replace the body of the letter with a brief summary
- B. To provide the writer's private opinion about the recipient
- C. To identify a related file, case, or previous communication
- D. To show that the letter has already been answered
Explanation: A reference line connects the letter with a file number, order, case, or earlier communication.
Correct answer: To identify a related file, case, or previous communication- A. Send me the quote, okay?
- B. Hey, send the new quote as soon as you can.
- C. You better send that quotation right away.
- D. Please send the revised quotation by 15 October.
Explanation: The first sentence is polite, precise, and professional while giving a clear deadline.
Correct answer: Please send the revised quotation by 15 October.- A. Retain only the earlier text needed for context
- B. Forward the entire history without reviewing it
- C. Delete the current message before forwarding it
- D. Add unrelated messages to provide more background
Explanation: Keeping only relevant earlier text reduces clutter and protects the reader from unnecessary information.
Correct answer: Retain only the earlier text needed for context- A. Begin with personal jokes to create immediate familiarity
- B. Use a professional greeting and identify the purpose promptly
- C. Use abbreviations throughout to make the email shorter
- D. Leave the recipient to infer the purpose from the closing
Explanation: A professional greeting and an early statement of purpose establish context and respect the recipient's time.
Correct answer: Use a professional greeting and identify the purpose promptly- A. You know what information I need already.
- B. Send it quickly because I am waiting.
- C. I would appreciate the requested information by Friday.
- D. I hope you figure out what to send.
Explanation: The first sentence makes a courteous and specific request with a reasonable time reference.
Correct answer: I would appreciate the requested information by Friday.- A. It makes responsibility and action clearer
- B. It makes every sentence longer and more detailed
- C. It removes the need for supporting evidence
- D. It guarantees that the reader will agree
Explanation: Active voice often shows clearly who performs an action, as in “The accounts department approved the claim.” It does not guarantee…
Correct answer: It makes responsibility and action clearer- A. The list of pending orders are attached to this email.
- B. The list of pending orders is attached to this email.
- C. The list of pending orders were attached to this email.
- D. The list of pending orders have attached to this email.
Explanation: The subject is “list,” which is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.” The plural noun “orders” does not control the verb because…
Correct answer: The list of pending orders is attached to this email.- A. will have avoided
- B. would avoid
- C. would have avoided
- D. has avoided
Explanation: This sentence describes an unreal past condition, so it uses the third conditional: “if” plus past perfect, followed by “would have” and a…
Correct answer: would have avoided- A. The duties include preparation of reports, checking records, and to answer emails.
- B. The duties include preparing reports, checking records, and to answer emails.
- C. The duties include to prepare reports, checking records, and answering emails.
- D. The duties include preparing reports, checking records, and answering emails.
Explanation: The three items use the same grammatical form: “preparing,” “checking,” and “answering.” The other choices mix gerunds, infinitives, and…
Correct answer: The duties include preparing reports, checking records, and answering emails.- A. After reviewing the figures, the error was reported by the accountant.
- B. After reviewing the figures, the accountant reported the error.
- C. After the figures reviewed, the accountant reported the error.
- D. After reviewing the figures, the error had been reported by the accountant.
Explanation: The introductory phrase “After reviewing the figures” must describe the person who reviewed them.
Correct answer: After reviewing the figures, the accountant reported the error.- A. The manager informed the assistant that she needed to update the invoice.
- B. The manager informed the assistant about updating the invoice.
- C. The manager told the assistant, “You need to update the invoice.”
- D. The manager informed the assistant that the invoice needed her.
Explanation: The pronoun “she” in the original sentence could refer to either the manager or the assistant.
Correct answer: The manager told the assistant, “You need to update the invoice.”- A. The revised plan requires less employees than the earlier plan.
- B. The revised plan requires fewer employees than the earlier plan.
- C. The revised plan requires fewer staff time than the earlier plan.
- D. The revised plan requires less workers than the earlier plan.
Explanation: “Fewer” is used with countable plural nouns, such as “employees.” “Less” is generally used with uncountable nouns, such as time, money, or…
Correct answer: The revised plan requires fewer employees than the earlier plan.- A. The meeting ended early; because several members were absent.
- B. The meeting ended early; several members were absent.
- C. The meeting; ended early because several members were absent.
- D. The meeting ended; early because several members were absent.
Explanation: A semicolon can join two closely related independent clauses, and both parts of option B can stand as complete sentences.
Correct answer: The meeting ended early; several members were absent.38. Choose the correct word: The new filing system will _____ the way staff organize client records.
- A. effects
- B. effect
- C. affects
- D. affect
Explanation: “Affect” is normally used as a verb meaning to influence, which fits the sentence.
Correct answer: affect- A. The Islamabad office, which opened in 2020, handles tax appeals.
- B. The Islamabad office, which opened in 2020 handles tax appeals.
- C. The Islamabad office which opened in 2020, handles tax appeals.
- D. The Islamabad office which opened in 2020 handles tax appeals.
Explanation: The clause “which opened in 2020” adds extra information about the office, so it must be enclosed by commas.
Correct answer: The Islamabad office, which opened in 2020, handles tax appeals.- A. It is essential that every applicant submits the form by Friday.
- B. It is essential that every applicant submit the form by Friday.
- C. It is essential that every applicant submitted the form by Friday.
- D. It is essential that every applicant submitting the form by Friday.
Explanation: After expressions such as “it is essential that,” formal English commonly uses the subjunctive base form: “every applicant submit.” The…
Correct answer: It is essential that every applicant submit the form by Friday.