Formal Email Writing Essentials

What is the main purpose of writing a formal email?

• To share personal stories with friends.

• To send messages that are clear, polite, and professional.

• To quickly chat with family members.

• To send funny memes to classmates.

What makes a good subject line for a formal email?

• It should be very long and detailed.

• It should be short and tell the reader what the email is about.

• It should be left blank to surprise the reader.

• It should contain emojis and slang.

When is it appropriate to use 'Hello [insert name]' as a greeting in a formal email?

• When you don't know the person at all.

• When you want to be extremely formal.

• When you know the person a little bit and want to be friendly.

• When emailing a large company.

Which greeting is considered the MOST formal and respectful?

• "Hey there,"

• "Yo,"

• "Dear [insert name],"

• "Hi,"

When should you use 'Dear Sir/Madam' as a greeting in a formal email?

• When you are emailing a close friend.

• When you know the person's first name but not their last.

• When you don't know the person's name, like when emailing a company.

• When you want to be informal.

What is important to remember when writing the body of your formal email?

• Use lots of emojis and abbreviations.

• Be clear, get straight to the point, and explain why you are writing.

• Write a very long and rambling message.

• Keep the message a secret from the recipient.

Which of the following is a formal closing for your email?

• "See ya!"

• "Best,"

• "Sincerely,"

• "Later,"

What is a polite way to end an email when you are asking for something?

• "Cheers,"

• "Thank you,"

• "Bye for now,"

• "Talk soon,"

What should you check for before sending a formal email?

• If you included a funny GIF.

• If the email is long enough.

• Make sure you check for capital letters and spelling mistakes.

• If you used enough exclamation marks.

Which of the following is NOT part of a formal email?

• Is the subject line clear?

• Did I start with a proper greeting?

• Is my message clear and polite?

• A catchy slogan and emojis