Writing a Business Letter

When might you write a business letter?

• When you're trying to catch up with an old friend

• When you're applying for a job

• When you're letting your parents know how your vacation is going

• When you're sending holiday greetings to friends and relatives

Place the following parts in order from top to bottom. A) Salutation B)Heading C)Inside Address

• B,C,A

• C,B,A

• A,B,C

• C,A,B

Which of the following is included in the inside address?

• The name, title, and business address of the person you're sending the letter to

• Your address and date

• Your signature

• A greeting for the person to whom the letter is addressed

• A salutation

Which of the following is included in a heading?

• The address of the person you're sending the letter to

• Your address and date

• Your signature

• A greeting for the person to whom the letter is addressed

Which of the following is a salutation you might find in a business letter?

• Dear Fred,

• To my good friend Fred,

• Dear Mr. Finkelstein:

• Hey there, Fred!

What is the best synonym for "salutation"?

• greeting

• autograph

• complaint

• goodbye forever

What might the body of a business letter contain?

• information about your personal life

• photos of yourself and your friends

• a quick update on how you're doing in school

• a complaint about a restaurant you recently visited

Which word best describes how the body of a business letter should sound?

• boring

• humorous

• polite

• critical

What is an example of a formal closing for a business letter?

• Love,

• See you later,

• Sincerely,

• Till then my love,

Where does your signature go on a business letter?

• between the heading and the inside address

• between the closing and your printed name

• between the body of the letter and the closing

• between the salutation and the body of the letter