How to Email your Teacher

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate greeting for a professional email?

• Dear __________,

• Hello, how are you?

• Hello ___________,

• Sup?

Answer explanation

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

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

• left blank

• a short description of what your email is about

• the entire body of the email

• emojis

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.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

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The greeting should be:

• Polite

• Hostile

• Inappropriate

• Playful

Answer explanation

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

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Which of the following IS/ARE appropriate ways to begin an email to a teacher? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Hi, Mr./Mrs...

• I need...

• Good afternoon,

• Why did you ... ?

• I did that assignment but ...

Answer explanation

The appropriate ways to begin an email to a teacher are 'Hi, Mr./Mrs...' and 'Good afternoon,'. These options show respect and professionalism.

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You should ______ your emails before sending. Once they are sent you cannot get them back.

• return

• reply

• review

• remind

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What punctuation should follow the polite greeting?

• ? Question mark

• ! Exclamation mark

• @ At symbol

• , Comma

• ; Semicolon

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.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

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What should you include at the end of your email?

• Nothing

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

• Repeating your question

• As many emojis as possible ✉️ 📪 📩

Answer explanation

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

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Which is an appropriate closing for an email?

• L8

• Sincerely,

• TY

• TTYL

Answer explanation

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

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Match the email parts with their names

• Allows you to email multiple people without others on the email list seeing who is emailed.

• Signature

• Allows you to send to the primary recipient but also secondary parties who may need the information

• Subject line

• Briefly states your reason for writing.

• BCC

• Your name, important contact information, or pertinent information. Should be updated regularly.

• CC

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

• True

• 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.

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