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Writing Business Letters - 2
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Subject
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writing-skills
Instructions:
Answer 33 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. If you include other documents with your letter - such as a resume - you should type the word(s) ____________________ one line below the closing.
clearly organized
Times New Roman and Arial
enclosure
sender's street address - city and zip code
2. The correct and most common closings is...
blocked
modified block
Thank you
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
3. The second paragraph of a business letter should begin to justify or explain the ____________ ____________ of the letter.
main point / request
friendly / main point
purpose or main point
1
4. With block and modified block formats - each paragraph should be ________________ spaced and _________ justified.
single / left
receiver's
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
modified block
5. In the closing - you should capitalize the _____________ word only.
first word only
sender's street address - city and zip code
how being involved in band taught you discipline and hard work
1
6. A benefit of writing a letter in a specified format is _________________________________ .
analytical
makes it easier to read and helps the reader scan the document quickly
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
receiver's
7. An example of being interpretive in a college admission letter would be ___________________.
enclosure
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
composed
how being involved in band taught you discipline and hard work
8. In the body of the letter - you should leave how many blank lines between paragraphs?
clearly organized
makes it easier to read and helps the reader scan the document quickly
composed
1
9. The second and third paragraphs should provide ______________________ about the stated purpose of the letter.
clearly organized
full name
first word only
background information and supporting details
10. Typical titles used in a business letter
Ms.
single / left
comma
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
11. If the entire letter is left justified - except the date and closing which are tabbed to the center - it is ____________ format.
modified block
Times New Roman and Arial
enclosure
purpose or main point
12. If not using a letterhead - the sender's information should be included at the top of the letter in this way
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13. An example of being focused when writing an admissions letter is ________________.
having an overall point
analytical
technical
makes it easier to read and helps the reader scan the document quickly
14. The date should indicate when a letter was __________________.
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
solutions and justification
composed
Thank you
15. An admissions letter that focuses on accomplishments and experience is a letter that is organized in a __________________ nature.
technical
comma
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
1
16. In a semi-blocked letter - each paragraph is ________________ .
single / left
clearly organized
main point / request
indented
17. The second and third paragraphs should provide ______________________ for the stated purpose of the letter.
full name
solutions and justification
analytical
1
18. If you are unsure of what title to use when addressing a woman - use _______________ .
having an overall point
receiver's
Ms.
sender's street address - city and zip code
19. Two fonts that may be used in business letters are...
main point / request
purpose or main point
technical
Times New Roman and Arial
20. An admissions letter that discusses things in a chronological order is considered a letter that is organized in a ______________ nature.
blocked
narrative
make an outline
concise
21. The 'inside address' refers to the _____________________ address.
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22. When writing a business letter - is important to be _______________ .
full name
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
sender's street address - city and zip code
concise
23. One method or practice that will help you write a coherent letter is to _________________.
how being involved in band taught you discipline and hard work
interview
make an outline
finished
24. If the entire letter is left justified and single spaced except for double space between paragraphs - it is _____________ format.
indented
blocked
Times New Roman and Arial
receiver's
25. If you do not know a persons gender - it is acceptable to use the ______________ in a salutation.
interview
purpose or main point
full name
finished
26. An admission letter that is coherent is one that is _______________.
clearly organized
makes it easier to read and helps the reader scan the document quickly
composed
blocked
27. In a business letter - the sender's address is usually included in the ____________ .
single / left
Letterhead
enclosure
first word only
28. In the first paragraph of a letter - you should include a _____________ opening and you should mention the ________________________.
Mr. - Mrs. - etc
first word only
friendly / main point
blocked
29. An admissions letter that focuses on issues and ideas related to your desired course of study would be considered a letter that is organized in a __________________ nature.
narrative
analytical
Thank you
Letterhead
30. If the salutation ends with a colon - the closing should end with a ________________ .
analytical
composed
comma
concise
31. The closing paragraph should restate the _______________ of the letter and might possibly _______________ some type of action.
first word only
main point / request
receiver's
1
32. If composed over several days - the date should be the day the letter was _____________.
finished
receiver's
friendly / main point
1
33. Being personal in an admissions letter is important because in many ways - the letter is a substitute for a __________.
interview
makes it easier to read and helps the reader scan the document quickly
friendly / main point
main point / request