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