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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Polite Requests in Emailing
Which of the following sentences are "requests"? Choose all that apply.
Is there any chance I could take the exam?
Open the Bloque Neón quiz for me again.
I was wondering if you could open the quiz on Bloque Neón for me?
Let me take the exam, please.
What do you worry about the most when emailing your instructors? (Choose all that apply)
The quality of the information
The quantity of the information
Clarity and relevance
Politeness and netiquette
All of the above
The statement below is NOT a demand:
Schedule an appointment with me, please.
True
False
In the following statement, the sender is sincerely acknowledging the recipient.
I understand if it is not possible, and I thank you for taking the time to consider it.
True
False
What are the most appropriate words to complete the sentence below and form polite phrases? Is ___ any___I/you could...
it
there
possibility
chance
Is the following statement a request for a small favor (S), medium favor (M), or a big favor (B)? Could you help me practice for a job interview in English?
small favor (S)
medium favor (M)
a big favor (B)
Both M and B
What are the most appropriate words to complete the sentence below and form polite phrases? ___it be___ for you/I
would
there
possible
chance
Is the following statement a request for a small favor (S), medium favor (M), or a big favor (B)? I wrote a ten-page essay for another class. Is there any chance you could proofread it?
small favor (S)
medium favor (M)
a big favor (B)
Both M and B
What is a reasonable amount of time to expect a reply from your instructor? (Choose all that apply)
Half an hour
1 hour and a half
Immediately
One or two days
It depends on several factors
Is the following statement a request for a small favor (S), medium favor (M), or a big favor (B)? Would it be possible for you to send me some material to practice for the TOEFL/IELTS?
small favor (S)
medium favor (M)
a big favor (B)
Both S and M
Is the sender expressing a “S” (sincere acknowledgment), or “P” (pressuring the recipient in the statement below? I understand if it is not possible, and I thank you for taking the time to consider it.
“S” (sincere acknowledgment)
“P” (pressuring the recipient)
Is the sender expressing a “S” (sincere acknowledgment), or “P” (pressuring the recipient in the statement below? I understand if you can’t, but it would really hurt my grades if you don’t.
“S” (sincere acknowledgment)
“P” (pressuring the recipient)
Rules of emails. Do not make your contributions more informative than necessary refers to...
Quantity
Relevance
Clarity
Politeness
Polite requests are often formed without the word “please.”
True
False
Rules of emails. The content of your email should be suitable to the topic and purpose refers to...
Quantity
Relevance
Clarity
Politeness
In English, it is standard to address people as Title + surname (Ms. Stephenson), but not as Title + first name (Ms. Mary).
True
False
Rules of emails. Emails should be brief and clear. After reading your email, the recipient should understand what you are asking refers to...
Quantity
Relevance
Clarity
Politeness
Rules of emails. Your message should be amiable. Avoid tactless messages that might sound like demands. refers to...
Quantity
Relevance
Clarity
Politeness
Dear Mr. Sánchez is...
A professor that you address on a first-name basis in class
A professor that you do not know well, or you have a formal, somewhat distant relationship with
A form of address for a man
A professor that you have a friendly relationship with, but you still want to show a respectful distance.
This IS an approrpiate way to close an academic email in English I stay attent to your answer.
True
False
