Question

Determine whether each sentence is more likely to be part of a document with a conceptual goal or a document with a practical goal.

2. Of our cost-cutting options, renegotiating our lease agreements for the airplane fleet

would save the company more than the next three options combined.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

3. Our investigation shows that security costs have risen in four of the past five years.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

4. Well-fitting footwear can reduce the circulation problems that lead to struggles with

balance.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

5. Tashiko hedge trimmers are more powerful but less expensive than comparable models;

therefore, they represent your best buy in the market.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

6. Our software helps you save money, time and effort—for most busy executives, it’s like

winning the trifecta.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

Repainting your garage door every third year protects it from weather-related rust.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

The following table summarizes the results of the most recent customer satisfaction

survey.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

9. Demographic data predicts a drop in school-aged children in the next decade; therefore,

school construction is too risky at this time.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

10. Creating a dog park on company grounds would benefit the company in several ways.

a. Conceptual

b. Practical

11. Questions are raised in the minds of the public when officials lie.

a. This sentence reflects active voice.

b. This sentence reflects passive voice.

12. Ensuring employees’ physical safety taxes the resources of many companies.

a. This sentence reflects active voice.

b. This sentence reflects passive voice.

13. The proposed truancy policy was rejected by the school board.

a. This sentence reflects active voice.

b. This sentence reflects passive voice.

14. Popcorn-style ceilings should be installed only by trained professionals.

a. This sentence reflects active voice.

b. This sentence reflects passive voic

An inspection was performed by a certified appraiser.

a. This sentence reflects active voice.

b. This sentence reflects passive voice.

16. We analyzed the data for the three-year period starting in August of 2014.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

17. A review of accounting practices showed several irregularities; we can easily correct these

by better training our accounts payable staff.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence

We can improve the efficiency of our payroll system by upgrading our software to include

check-cutting capability.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

19. Fourteen nurses were on call during the weekend when the outbreak occurred.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

20. Our cash flow issues stem, in part, from inefficient medical transcription and billing.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

21. Although it’s easy to blame problems on the coding staff, many of the problems start with

poorly designed medical forms that medical staff use improperly.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

22. The earliest documented occurrence of employee theft was September 12, 2012.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

23. Inventory irregularities jump during the 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. shift.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

24. In most retail companies, stock clerks on average have less than one year of postsecondary

education.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence.

25. The company that has our cafeteria contract requires its food-service employees to receive

regular training in health and safety standards for food handling.

a. This is a point sentence.

b. This is a topic sentence

Answer 1

2. Practical

3. Practical

4. Practical

5. Practical

6. Practical

7. Practical

8. Conceptual

9. Conceptual

10. Practical

11. This sentence reflects active voice.

12. This sentence reflects active voice.

13. This sentence reflects active voice.

14. This sentence reflects passive voice.

15. This sentence reflects passive voice.

16. This is a topic sentence.

17. This is a point sentence.

18. This is a point sentence.

19. This is a point sentence.

20. This is a topic sentence.

21. This is a point sentence.

22. This is a point sentence.

23. This is a point sentence.

24. This is a point sentence.

25. This is a point sentence.

In general, sentences related to concrete actions, outcomes, and practical benefits are considered practical, while those focused on ideas, concepts, or analyses are considered conceptual. Additionally, active voice sentences typically convey a more direct and clear message, while passive voice sentences may be more indirect or place emphasis on the receiver of the action.