Basic Letter Writing

The correct format for the date in a business letter is:

• Oct. 3, 2018

• October 3, 2018

• 10/3/18

• 10-3-18

Appropriate font size for a business letter is:

• 10

• 12

• A & B

• None of the Above

Which of the following font styles would you NOT use for a business letter:

• Arial

• Arial Narrow

• Times New Roman

• Harlow Solid Italic

Business Letters are written in Block Style, which means:

• Everything is centered

• Everything is right-aligned

• Everything is left-aligned

• You indent each paragraph

At the top of a business letter, the company writing the letter usually provides their address and business logo, also known as:

• Letterhead

• Letter Address or Inside Address

• Salutation

• Complimentary Close

The greeting in a letter, such Dear Mrs. Smith, is called the:

• Letterhead

• Body

• Salutation

• Signature

After the body of the letter, you include a statement such as Sincerely or Regards. This is called the:

• Signature

• Complimentary Close

• Initials

• Salutation

The initials at the bottom of the letter are from:

• The person composing the letter

• The person actually typing the letter

• The CEO of the company

• The company's brand

How many line spaces are between the date and the letter address:

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many spaces are between the Complimentary Close and the Signature

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4