Unit One Quiz (ENG 101 2025)

What is the primary purpose of keeping an email subject line brief but informative?

• To make the email look more formal

• To ensure the recipient immediately understands the email's purpose

• To use as many words as possible

• To avoid using any context

Which greeting is most appropriate for a professional email to a professor?

• Hey there!

• Dear

• Hello, Professor Smith

• Yo, what's up?

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Why should you avoid excessive exclamation points in professional emails?

• They make the email too long

• They make you sound unprofessional

• They are required only in letters

• They are not recognized by email systems

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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A student is writing an email to their teacher about a missed assignment. Which subject line follows best practices?

• Important!

• Question

• Request for Extension - English 101, Period 2

• Hey

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If you want to ensure your email is concise, which of the following should you do?

• Add as many details as possible, even if unnecessary

• Deliver information clearly without unnecessary words

• Use long, complex sentences

• Repeat your main point several times

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Why is it important to include necessary context (such as class period or assignment name) in a professional email to a teacher?

• It makes the email longer

• It helps the recipient understand the situation quickly

• It is required by email providers

• It is only necessary in informal emails

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Why is it important to use proper grammar and spelling in academic emails?

• It makes the email longer

• Errors make you seem less professional and can appear disrespectful

• It helps you avoid using email

• It guarantees an immediate response

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What is the main reason effective communication is emphasized in academic and professional correspondence?

• It makes you popular

• It reflects professionalism and respect for others

• It helps you avoid assignments

• It guarantees a higher grade

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Which of the following is a characteristic of authentic dialogue?

• Use of only complete sentences

• Avoiding contractions and interruptions

• Including natural speech patterns like "gonna" and "wanna"

• Always using formal language

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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How do social media platforms amplify the element of pathos?

• By using data visualization and infographics

• By sharing personal narratives and relatable content

• By fact-checking and sourcing citations

• By using brand colors and fonts

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