Chapter Exercises
This activity contains 20 questions.
What type of writing might you do in your future profession?
To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
Which element of a business letter involves centering your full name, address, and phone number at the top of the page?
Content
Letterhead
Name of recipient
Format
Which element of a business letter involves using a person's exact name?
Content
Format
Name of recipient
Letterhead
Which element of a business letter involves selecting block style?
Content
Name of recipient
Letterhead
Format
Which element of a business letter involves selecting modified block style?
Name of recipient
Content
Letterhead
Format
Which element of a business letter involves using concise and clear language?
Format
Name of recipient
Letterhead
Content
Which element of a business letter involves checking that your information is accurate and includes all relevant facts?
Content
Letterhead
Name of recipient
Format
Which element of a business letter involves using gender-neutral language?
Format
Name of recipient
Letterhead
Final copy
Which element of a business letter involves carefully proofreading?
Final copy
Name of recipient
Format
Letterhead
Which element of a business letter involves avoiding using "To Whom It May Concern"?
Content
Name of recipient
Letterhead
Format
Which element of a business letter involves using a medium level of formality in word choice?
Tone
Name of recipient
Letterhead
Format
How does writing work-related email differ from personal email?
To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.
This document format is best if you are applying for a job.
Memo.
Letter of application.
Newsletter.
Formal email.
This tip for writing letters of application shows hirers that you have done more research on the company or organization than just reading the job listing.
Using formal practices.
Address the letter to a specific person.
Maintain a polite tone.
State clearly which position you're applying for.
This advice for writing a letter of application shows recruiters that you have thought about your potential relationship with their company.
State clearly which position you're applying for.
Using formal practices.
Show some knowledge about the organization or company.
Discuss how the position fits into your long and short term goals.
This advice for writing a letter of application lets recruiters know how they can expect to benefit from hiring you.
State clearly which position you're applying for.
Show some knowledge about the organization or company.
Using formal practices.
Explain how your background will meet the requirements of the job at this workplace in particular.
Essay tests
should be single spaced.
should be as simple as possible.
demand that you recall information and also put assorted pieces of that information into contexts that lead to GENERALIZATIONS you can support
are rarely given in the college classroom.
Essay tests
do not need titles or proper formatting.
give you the chance to SYNTHESIZE and apply your knowledge, helping your instructor determine what you’ve learned.
should never contain specifics.
should be proofread only one time.
Your reader (of your essay exam) expects
short sentences.
a clear line of presentation and reasoning that answers the stated question.
long paragraphs.
a short conclusion.
When writing a business letter, you should
provide a lengthy greeting.
take a personal tone.
put essential information first.
provide a lengthy closing.
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