Formal Email Quiz

Which of the following is an appropriate salutation for a formal email?

• Hi Tom,

• Hello there,

• Dear Mr. Johnson,

• Hey Sam,

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Which closing would be most appropriate in a formal email?

• See you,

• Sincerely,

• Cheers,

• Later,

In a formal email, which tone is generally expected?

• Casual and friendly

• Professional and respectful

• Emotional and expressive

• Humorous and playful

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a formal closing?

• Yours sincerely,

• Best regards,

• Kind wishes,

• Catch you later,

Who would most likely receive an informal email?

• Your boss

• A family member

• A potential employer

• A government official

What is a key difference between a formal and an informal email?

• Informal emails require a signature, formal emails don't.

• Formal emails use slang and abbreviations, informal emails don't.

• Formal emails have a structured, professional tone, while informal emails have a relaxed, conversational tone.

• Informal emails are always longer than formal emails.

Which is a common feature of informal emails?

• Use of a formal subject line

• Detailed signature block

• Use of slang or casual language

• Polite and respectful tone

What would be a suitable subject line for a formal email?

• Let's chat!

• Urgent: Meeting Request for Sept 5th

• Quick question!

• How's it going?

Which of the following best represents the tone of a formal email?

• Casual and upbeat

• Respectful and direct

• Laid-back and friendly

• Joking and informal

You are writing to a close friend to invite them to a party. What style should your email take?

• Formal

• Informal

• Strictly professional

• Business-like

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