Formal Email Writing Quiz

What is the appropriate salutation to start a formal academic email?

• Hi

• Hello

• Dear

• Hey

Which of the following is a suitable subject line for an email to a professor?

• "Assignment Problem"

• "Help!"

• "Question about Next Week's Assignment"

• "Yo, Professor!"

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How should you address your professor in a formal email if you don't know their preferred title?

• Hi [First Name]

• Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]

• Dear Professor [Last Name]

• To Whom It May Concern

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

Which of the following is the most appropriate closing for a formal email?

• Cheers

• Thanks a lot

• Sincerely

• See you later

What is the purpose of the subject line in an email?

• To summarize the email content

• To greet the recipient

• To provide personal information

• To end the email

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the most appropriate way to request a meeting with a professor in an email?

• "I need to talk to you. Meet me tomorrow."

• "Can we have a meeting tomorrow, please?"

• "Would it be possible to schedule a meeting at your convenience?"

• "Let me know when you are free."

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these phrases would be considered too informal for academic email writing?

• "I hope this message finds you well."

• "I'm writing to ask..."

• "Looking forward to hearing from you."

• "Thanks a bunch!"

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to introduce yourself in an academic email?

• "Hey, it's me!"

• "This is [Your Name], one of your students in [Course Name]."

• "Guess who?"

• "You know who I am!"

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

If you need to send an attachment, what is the best way to mention it in the email?

• "Please see the attached file."

• "I'm sending you the thing."

• "I added something here."

• "Check the file, thanks!"

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an appropriate email closing when requesting something from a professor?

• "Please do this as soon as possible."

• "Thanks in advance for your help."

• "I hope you can do it."

• "Don't forget to help me!"