Question

select the correct answer.
what does it mean to be concise in business writing?
a. to use facts that readers can easily verify
b. to use language that impresses readers
c. to use fewer words to clearly convey ideas
d. to use reliable sources to present information

Explanation:

In business writing, being concise means communicating ideas clearly with minimal words. Option A refers to being verifiable, B to impressing readers (not concise), D to using reliable sources (related to accuracy, not conciseness). So C matches the definition of concise writing.

Answer:

C. to use fewer words to clearly convey ideas