Conventions

Front

What punctuation mark is used after the salutation in a formal letter?

Back

Colon (:) is used after the salutation in a formal letter.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence that uses 'whose' correctly.

Back

An example is: 'Whose house are we going to?'

Front

What part of speech is the word 'whose'?

Back

'Whose' is a possessive pronoun.

Front

If 'China' is a proper noun, what is the corresponding proper adjective?

Back

The proper adjective is 'Chinese'.

Front

What is the final part of a formal letter?

Back

The final part of a formal letter is the signature.

Front

What punctuation is typically used in a formal letter after the closing?

Back

A comma (,) is typically used after the closing in a formal letter.

Front

What is the purpose of a salutation in a formal letter?

Back

The salutation addresses the recipient and sets the tone for the letter.

Front

What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

Back

'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has', while 'whose' indicates possession.

Front

What is an example of a proper noun?

Back

An example of a proper noun is 'New York'.

Front

What is the role of a possessive pronoun in a sentence?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership or relationship.