E FFECTIVE W RITING 73 1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) I do not have an Instant Match but I want to enter my name in the sweepstakes. (b) I do not have an Instant Match: but I want to enter my name in the sweepstakes. (c) I do not have an Instant Match, but I want to enter my name in the sweepstakes. (d) I do not have an Instant Match; but I want to enter my name in the sweepstakes. Which are the best transitional words to insert in the blanks of the following sentences? We do not want competitors to learn about the details of our products; _________, we require that all laboratory employees sign a statement promising to maintain confidentiality._________, we limit access to the labs. 1. (c) 2. 2. (c) (a) (b) (c) (d) 3. next, beforehand in contrast, finally therefore, in addition nonetheless, so 3. (a) Choose the correct order of these sentences to place the topic at the beginning of the paragraph: (1) We can get so caught up with getting our ideas down on paper that we forget the person at the other end of the message. (2) Thinking about our reader before we begin writing is a critical step in the writing process. (3) But it isn t surprising that we have a better chance of persuading a reader if we adapt our message to his or her needs. (a) 2, 1, 3 (b) 1, 2, 3 (c) 3, 1, 2 (d) 3, 2, 1 Do you have questions? Comments? Need clarification? Call Educational Services at 1-800-225-3215, ext 600 or email at ed_svcs@amanet.org. © American Management Association. All rights reserved.