YOUR TASK. For each of the following sentences, circle (a) or (b). Be prepared to justify your choice.
26. Which is more emphatic?
a. They offer a lot of products.
b. CyberGuys offers digital, travel, and office accessories.
27. Which is more emphatic?
a. Increased advertising would improve sales.
b. Adding $50,000 in advertising would double our sales.
28. Which is more emphatic?
a. We must consider several factors.
b. We must consider cost, staff, and safety.
29. Which sentence places more emphasis on product loyalty?
a. Product loyalty is the primary motivation for advertising.
b. The primary motivation for advertising is loyalty to the product, although other purposes are also served.
30. Which sentence places more emphasis on the seminar?
a. An executive training seminar that starts June 1 will include four candidates.
b. Four candidates will be able to participate in an executive training seminar that we feel will provide a valuable learning
experience.
31. Which sentence places more emphasis on the date?
a. The deadline is April 1 for summer vacation reservations.
b. April 1 is the deadline for summer vacation reservations.
32. Which is less emphatic?
a. One division's profits decreased last quarter.
b. Profits in consumer electronics dropped 15 percent last quarter.
33. Which sentence de-emphasizes the credit refusal?
a. We cannot grant you credit at this time, but we welcome your cash business and encouage you to reapply in the future.
b. Although credit cannot be granted at this time, we welcome your cash business and encourage you to reapply in the
future.
34. Which sentence gives more emphasis to leadership?
a. She has many admirable qualities, but most important is her leadership skill.
b. She has many admirable qualities, including leadership skill, good judgment, and patience.
35. Which is more emphatic?
a. We notified three departments:
(1) Marketing, (2) Accounting, and (3) Distribution.
b. We notified three departments:
1. Marketing 2. Accounting 3. Distribution
