How to create a Professional Email

Front

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate greeting for a professional email? Dear __________,, Hello, how are you?, Hello ___________,, Sup?

Back

Sup?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Sup?' because it is too informal and not appropriate for a professional email greeting.

Front

When writing an email, the SUBJECT line should be ...

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a short description of what your email is about

Answer explanation

When writing an email, the SUBJECT line should be a short description of what your email is about. This helps the recipient quickly understand the purpose of the email.

Front

The greeting should be:

Back

Polite

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Polite' because a greeting should always be polite to show respect and kindness towards others.

Front

What punctuation should follow the polite greeting?

Back

, Comma

Answer explanation

The correct punctuation that should follow the polite greeting is a comma (,). It is used to separate the greeting from the rest of the sentence.

Front

What should you include at the end of your email?

Back

A closing salutation ("Sincerely", "Thanks again", etc.)

Answer explanation

A closing salutation ('Sincerely', 'Thanks again', etc) should be included at the end of your email.

Front

Which is an appropriate closing for an email? Options: L8, Sincerely, TY, TTYL

Back

Sincerely,

Answer explanation

The appropriate closing for an email is 'Sincerely,' as it is a formal and professional way to end a message.

Front

It's a good idea to email when you're angry.

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False

Answer explanation

Emailing when angry can lead to miscommunication or saying things you may regret. It's better to wait until you've calmed down before addressing the issue.

Front

What does "cc" do?

Back

This includes someone else on the email besides the person it is "to." (It stands for "carbon copy.")

Front

Which of the following is a proper introduction in an email to Dr. Brown? Options: "This is John Smith, a student in your Algebra II class.", "Hey, it's John.", "You know me, right?", "Guess who?"

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This is John Smith, a student in your Algebra II class.

Front

What's the BEST way to rewrite this email?
Dear Ms. Lopez,
You didn't enter my grade yet. Can you do it?
Sincerely,
Sally Student

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Dear Ms. Lopez,
My grade is not updated yet. When possible, can my grade be updated? Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Sally Student