Email Writing Quiz

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• Studiejaar 1

Email Writing Quiz

Answer all questions. 

In a formal email:
You can use contractions in a formal email

1. Yes
2. No
3. Not sure

This email is?

1. Formal
2. Informal

Which is not used in email writing?

1. senders' name and address
2. Signature
3. Salutation
4. Complimentary Close

What is open punctuation for
email writing?

1. Reducing the use of punctuation in writing.
2. All heading words are capitalised.
3. Minimal use of punctuation in writing.
4. All other commas and full stops are omitted.

Which language functions are
NOT relevant for formal email writing?

1. Accept or reject for an invitation
2. Requesting for information
3. Providing details or information
4. Providing reasons or justification

What kind of information is
found in the first paragraph
of an email?

1. Details of the writer
2. Details of the enquiry
3. Background information
4. Purpose of writing

In an email, the
following parts are
given marks EXCEPT

1. Salutation
2. Signature
3. Complimentary Close
4. Name of Sender

How many paragraphs are recommended for writing an email?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4-5
4. more than 6

What do you write in "call of action"
for email writing?

1. Request action from the recipient
2. Providing more details or information
3. A request for contact details
4. A request for recipient to call back

The language and tone
used for email writing
is as follows EXCEPT

1. clear
2. ambiguous
3. firm
4. polite

What do you write in the last paragraph for email writing?

1. recipient's contact details
2. reference to previous communication
3. reason for writing the email
4. contact details for further clarification