What is a hidden verb? Why should you avoid hidden verbs? Give an example of a hidden verb and an appropriate revision
A hidden verb is a word that is used in its noun form, thus weakening the action of the sentence. An example is "made an announcement" instead of "announced." Verbs describe action. When the noun form is used, the sentence is wordy and lacks clear action..
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A machine costs $180,000 and will have an eight-year life, a $20,000 salvage value, and straight-line depreciation is used. Management estimates the machine will yield an after-tax net income of $12,500 each year. Compute the accounting rate of return for the investment.
A. 11.8%. B. 12.5%. C. 26.8%. D. 10.8%. E. 22.5%.
MagNet is a U.S. company based in Utah. It is negotiating to sell $4 million worth of computer goods to a French company, L'la. L'la is insisting that the contract be governed by the CISG. What are some of the primary differences between the UCC and the CISG?
Stephen is preparing his pitch for a bank representative that will be considering him for a business loan. He lists the resumes and credentials of chefs who are working in the restaurant’s kitchen. This is an example of what marketing principle (from the 7 Ps)?
a. positioning b. promotion c. people d. packaging