Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines

1. This is the most common layout used in writing a cover letter. In this format,  all parts are justified to the left.

• Full block

• Semi-block

• Modified Block  

• Normal

2. This is considered to be the last part of the letter. The name is written on the first line (also the title if applicable) on the second line then, a sign above the first line.

• Heading

• Body

• Signature

• Date

3. It is the traditional way of communicating information from one company to another or used external correspondence.

• Business Letter

• Business Email

• Business Memo

• Friendly Letter

4. It is referred to as the “letter of intent”, and is a one page letter required for college and university admission. The sender writes a letter to briefly discuss his intention for attending the college program.

• College Admission Letter

• Business Letter 

• Application Letter

• Letter of plea

5. It is written or digital communication exchanged by two or more parties.

• Application Letter      

• Resume

• Business Letter

• Professional Correspondence

6. What is the purpose of the application letter?

• To amuse or to entertain the reader with a story

• Retell events with the purpose of either informing or entertaining their audience

• To explain steps/instruction to make/operate/do something

• To say your intent to apply for a certain job or college.

7. Dear Mr. Ben:

This part of the letter is called......

• Salutation

• Opening

• the close

• the body

8. What is inside address?

• The name of the recipient and the address

• The name of the sender and the address

• The name of the company you are applying for

• The name of the recipient and the sender

9. What should be in the introduction paragraph of your application letter?

• Introduction of yourself

• Where you found the application

• Your wish to apply to the application

• All of the above

10. It conveys information on routine matters.

• Excuse Letter

• Memorandum

• Project Proposal

• Business Proposal