*DELTA STATE BECE BUSINESS STUDIES* (1a) An office is a place where administrative or professional work is done. It is a space where employees perform various tasks related to the operations of a business, organization, or institution. (1b) (i)Professionalism (ii)Excellent communication skills (iii)Organizational skills (iv)Friendly and welcoming attitude (v)Ability to multitask (2) (i)Regularly clean the keys and the body of the typewriter with a soft cloth. (ii)Use a typewriter cover to protect it from dust when not in use. (iii)Oil the moving parts of the typewriter occasionally to ensure smooth operation. (iv)Avoid exposing the typewriter to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. (3a) A journal is a periodical publication that contains articles, research papers, or other scholarly content, typically focusing on a specific subject or field of study. (3b) (i)Academic Journals (ii)Trade Journals (iii)Literary Journals (iv)Personal Journals (4a) Production is the process of creating goods or services by combining various inputs, such as raw materials, labor, and capital. (4b) (i)Land (ii)Labor (iii)Capital (iv)Entrepreneurship (4c) Diagram (5) (i)Consonants Consonants are speech sounds that are produced by obstructing the airflow in the vocal tract. They are typically characterized by a closure or narrowing of the vocal tract at some point. (ii)Shortforms Shortforms are abbreviations or shortened versions of words or phrases, often used for convenience and efficiency in writing or communication.