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WorksheetsProfessional Letter Writing
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the information inside a letter heading?
(Apa informasi di dalam heading surat?)
The sender information
The recepient information
When the letter is written
The topic of the letter
Which one is the correct way of writing the date?
(Yang mana cara yang benar dalam menulis tanggal?)
July 06, 2022
2022 06 July
2022 06
July 2022, 06
What is NOT inside the closing of a professional letter?
(Apa yang TIDAK ada di penutup sebuah surat profesional?)
Your city
Your signature
Final salutation
Your full name
The higher the position of the receiver, the more formal your language should be.
T
F
I read your ___ for marketing manager with great interest.
advertisement
position
newspaper
employment
"My professional qualification appears to be well suited to your company's requirements."
Which part of the letter is this sentence?
Closing paragraph
Opening paragraph
Content
"Thank you for your attention."
Which part of the letter is this sentence?
Salutation
Opening paragraph
Closing paragraph
"I appreciate your interest and consideration."
Which part of the letter is this sentence?
Closing paragraph
Opening paragraph
Enclosure
If you are unsure of how to address the recipient of your email, what should you do?
Address the recipient as Sir or Madam.
Exclude the recipient's name altogether and use just "Hi" to start your email.
Include the person's whole name
In business writing, knowing your audience is necessary.
TRUE
FALSE
If you do not know the reader's gender, which of the following salutation should be used?
Salute Ma'am
Dear Mr
To Whom it May Concern
Greetings Sir
Technical Writing aims to deliver technical information to readers in a manner that is adapted to their needs, level of understanding, and background.
TRUE
FALSE
Middle paragraph(s) of an Application Letter emphasizes what you can give to the company as an applicant.
TRUE
FALSE
It is always proper to find out what you can about the employer for specific honorifics address.
FALSE
TRUE
4. It is referred to as the “letter of intent”, and is a one page letter required for college and university admission. The sender writes a letter to briefly discuss his intention for attending the college program.
College Admission Letter
Business Letter
Application Letter
Letter of plea
5. It is written or digital communication exchanged by two or more parties.
Application Letter
Resume
Business Letter
Professional Correspondence
1. An important document that a writer uses to accomplish specific objectives in interaction with a specific audience. It must be concise (short and straightforward).
The Business Letter
An Excuse Letter
Letter of Appeal/Letter of Request
Letter of Complaint
What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):
To whom it may concern:
I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!
Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!
Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter
Salutation is too generic.
Texting Lingo.
Spelling Errors.
Too many exclamation marks.
Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.
What goes in paragraph two?
Your address
What you will bring to the position
Your qualifications
Your references
At the end of a cover letter be sure to
say why you are writing
short and to the point
introduce yourself
thank the reader for their time and consideration
Why are business writing skills so important?
Ensure effective business communication
Demonstrate your intelligence
To buy more products
Influence people
Professional business writing is important because
it gives you credibility
It helps form office relationships
It takes up a lot of time
People like reading
Redundant phrases mean
Saying the same thing twice
Creating confusion
Adding value to the audience
Sounding professional
Because these will dictate a letter's tone and style, you will need to have a clear idea of...
your address
your audience and purpose
the type of paper you have chosen
the name of the recipient (the person to whom you are writing)
What should the first paragraph in the body of a formal letter include?
A rambling introduction of yourself
A brief history of the topic
Your purpose in writing
A paragraph flattering the recipient of the letter
