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Mid-term test on B C

Total questions: 153

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How are you feeling today?

a)

Ok lah

b)

I feel fine!

c)

I don’t know man

d)

It is what it is

2.

What is your understanding on business correspondences?

a)

Communication in the business context

b)

Communication between peers in the office

c)

Interaction between people

d)

Connection between people in and out of the office

3.

A (a)   is a document that is sent within an organization with the purposes of SWIFT and QUICK communication.

4.

A structured document that was used as the main form of communication years ago. It is formal and sent to external companies for various reasons such as: request for something, informing another company and is usually printed.

a)

Letter

b)

Email

c)

Memorandum

d)

Minutes

5.

In your opinion, what is the benefit of having GOOD telephone skills and etiquette when dealing with customers?

4 lines
6.

Is a cover letter necessary in your application for jobs?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

It depends

d)

What is a cover letter?

7.

What should you do after getting the call to attend an interview?

a)

Panic!

b)

Mother call the restaurant! I got the job!

c)

write down the time and place of the interview

d)

Start practicing right away!

8.

There is only ONE right CV/Resume format!

a)

That is absolutely correct!

b)

Everyone should have only ONE template for a CV/Resume

c)

There is NO ONE correct CV/Resume bah.

d)

Wait… CV is Resume kah?

9.

Why is smiling a recommended thing to do during attending an interview?

a)

It shows professionalism and confidence

b)

It shows confidence and uniqueness

c)

Smiling makes you comfortable in the long run

d)

Smiling is charity

10.

Thank you for you enquiry of 14 May (1) (a)   our fitness equipment.

11.

I can (a)   that only the highest-quality materials are used in all our equipment

12.

What is the right sequence for business offer writing?

a)

salutation - thanking and stating the reference - informing terms and conditions - ending

b)

thanking and stating the reference - informing terms and conditions - salutation - ending

c)

salutation - informing terms and conditions - thanking and stating the reference - ending

d)

thanking and stating the reference -salutation - informing terms and conditions - ending

13.

In a business offer, "Commodity" is...

a)

name of the service you want to buy

b)

name of the products you want to buy

c)

name of the items you want to buy

d)

all are correct

14.

the number of the products that you want to buy is written in "............"

a)

Commodity

b)

Quantity

c)

Price

15.

a detailed description of how the product is made or should be made in an offer

a)

Booklet

b)

Booklet

c)

Specification

d)

Pricelist

16.

Which part of an offer does this sentence belong to?

"This offer is effective for 30 days from the day of this fax and subjects to our final confirmation"

(a)  

17.

The consignment will be delivered by........

a)

air freight

b)

sea freight

c)

cargo ship

d)

plane

18.

The product will be delivered by ..........

a)

air freight

b)

sea freight

c)

train

19.

All the products will be (a)   in a export customary standard carton.

20.

We would appreciate (a)   by confirmed Letter of Credit in 30 days.

21.

The quoted price (a)   delivery at work, packing, and covering.

22.

We will be prepared to (a)   you a 2% discount on the total value of your order.

23.

Provided your order is for 20000 pieces or more, we will offer you a 2% discount on the total value of your order.


"Provided" means

(a)  

24.

What is the appropriate complimentary close for "Dear sirs,"

(a)  

25.

We hope you agree that our prices are (a)   for these high-quality products.

26.

What is the English term for "Hối phiếu chuyển đổi kỳ hạn 30 ngày"?

(a)  

27.

What is the English term for "Thanh toán theo chứng từ"?

(a)  

28.

The prices given in this offer are (a)   for a period of thirty days from the date of this fax.

29.

Our term of payment is (thư tín dụng không hủy ngang) 6 weeks after receiving your official order

(a)  

30.

Which of the following are NOT examples of formal correspondence?

a)

business letter

b)

email

c)

fax

d)

text

31.

Informal correspondence's audience usually includes...

a)

bosses

b)

family

c)

coaches

d)

teachers

32.

The tone of your professional correspondence should not be _____; it should be ______.

a)

professional; sloppy

b)

casual; professional

c)

helpful; firm

d)

firm; helpful

33.

In formal correspondence, you should NEVER use _____ person.

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

d)

third person omniscient

34.

Should you ever have contractions in formal correspondence?

a)

yes

b)

no

35.

Which of the following is an example of a contraction?

a)

can't

b)

your

c)

yet

d)

but

36.

In formal correspondence, about how long should your writing be?

a)

at least one full page

b)

about half a page

c)

less than one page

d)

at least two pages

37.

What is an idiom?

Hint: you should never use it in formal writing!

a)

a phrase like "it's raining cats and dogs"

b)

a compliment to the audience

c)

the contact information you include at the top of the correspondence

d)

a typed message

38.

Which of the following choices is informal?

Select both answers that apply.

a)

Howdy y'all,

b)

Good afternoon Ms. Conley,

c)

Get back to me soon,

John Doe

d)

Thank you for your time,

John Doe

39.

Fill in the blank:

in formal correspondence you include the date and ________ _____.

(a)  

40.

This refers to business letters, which are written forms of communication that deal with day-to-day transactions in the workplace.

(a)  

41.

This terms refers to the amount of value that the company's good reputation adds to it's overall value.

(a)  

42.

It is another term for business correspondence

(a)  

43.

We make this kind of letter to tell the buyer about the payment or the remaining balance if the products were not paid in full.

(a)  

44.

We write this kind of letter when we are ready to make purchase.

(a)  

45.

What is the purpose of an inquiry letter?

a)

To place an order with a seller

b)

To ask about a seller's products

c)

To inform a seller about a problem with a product

d)

To give relevant information about some products

46.

Which information would be included in a complaint letter?

a)

How to address the problem or complaint of the buyer

b)

The amount that a buyer needs to pay a seller

c)

Questions that a buyer has regarding the seller's product

d)

The products that the buyer would like to purchase from a seller

47.

We make this kind of letter when we want to know about the product we want to buy.

a)

Inquiry letter

b)

Quotation letter

c)

Order letter

48.

We make this kind of letter as a response to an inquiry letter. This means that we should provide the information that was asked from the inquiry letter.

a)

Complaint letter

b)

Order letter

c)

Quotation letter

49.

A quotation letter contains the following information Except:

a)

Payment scheme

b)

Product specification

c)

Discounts

d)

Shipment instructions

50.

Business correspondence is only useful for making requests.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The payment scheme, discounts, and product specifications these contains in quotation letter

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Asking about a seller's product is the purpose of inquiry letter.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

If there is a problem with the products received, a buyer should write a Complaint letter.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

A business correspondence maintains a good relationship.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Thank you very much for your enquiry of 5November which we received today. We often receive enquiries from large stores and always welcome them, particularly at this time of the year when we know that you will be buying in stock for Christmas.


The opening of a letter above is too long. Which part should you put away?

a)

We often receive enquiries from large stores and always welcome them

b)

you will be buying in stock for Christmas.

c)

We often receive enquiries from large stores

d)

Thank you very much for your enquiry of 5November which we received today

56.

We enclose our winter ___________, and a price list giving details of CIF London prices, discounts and delivery dates.

a)

cateloge

b)

catalogeu

c)

cataloge

d)

catalogue

57.

Thank you for your enquiry dated 8 JuIy in which you asked us about our range of cosmetics. As you probably know from our advertising, we appeal to a wide age group

from the teenage market ......


The example of statement above is ....

a)

closing

b)

first paragraph

c)

final Paragraph

d)

middle paragraph

58.

I hope I have covered aII the questions you asked, but please contact me if there are any other details you require.

a)

first paragraph

b)

final paragraph

c)

introduction

d)

middle paragraph

59.

Which from the examples below shows formal language...

a)

you'll get your money back

b)

prices have gone through the roof

c)

you are probably aware

d)

you've probably guessed

60.

Why should "simplicity" be used in making a business correspondence?

a)

it is difficult to understand

b)

it is too long

c)

it is simpler and easy to understand

d)

it is too short

61.

I apologise for not settling the account sooner but due to the unfortunate death of Mr Noel, our Accountant, there have been ______________ in settling all of our outstanding balances.

a)

deleys

b)

dellays

c)

delays

d)

deilays

62.

What is the point in using appropriate style in creating a business correspondence?

a)

too long of opening

b)

ignoring heading part

c)

to short of a body paragraph

d)

Use a simple but polite style of language.

63.

What is the best first step before making a business correspondence?

a)

Make sure that everything you write is clear and easy to understand.

b)

Plan before you start writing. Make sure you say every thing you want to say, and in a logical sequence

c)

Accuracy is important.

d)

Check what you have written when you have finished.

64.

What type of the business letter do you write, if you are not satisfied with the product you ordered?

a)

enquiry

b)

offer

c)

order

d)

complaint

e)

miscellaneous correspondence

65.

What type of the business letter do you write, if you want to buy the product?

a)

enquiry

b)

offer

c)

order

d)

complaint

e)

miscellaneous correspondence

66.

What type of the business letter do you write, if you answer all the customer's questions?

a)

enquiry

b)

first letter (offer)

c)

order

d)

complaint

e)

reply to an enquiry

67.

Which part of the business letter is it?

a)

letterhead

b)

address

c)

salutation

d)

complimentary close

e)

signature

68.

What is business correspondence?

a)

the exchange of information in a written format for the process of business activities.

b)

The flow of information between employees, departments, branches, and units of the same company.

c)

is a written form of communication between two parties.

d)

The communication between the two organizations or between the organization and a client comes under external correspondence

69.

It is made up of one or more paragraphs in which the main idea of the letter is relayed.

a)

salutation

b)

letterhead

c)

body

d)

paragraph

70.

The person or organization from which the letter originates.

a)

reference

b)

sender

c)

header

d)

Attention line

71.

The MOST appropriate salutation to use for a business letter is.

a)

Hi Bob

b)

Dear Sandra

c)

Dear Mr.Jakes

d)

TO Mr Jakes

72.

At the end of her letter Mrs. Jones typed Yours faithfully. The statement "Yours faithfully" is called:

a)

salutation

b)

signature

c)

complimentary close

d)

designation

73.

The name circled in red is called the_______

a)

salutation

b)

signature

c)

complimentary close

d)

designation

74.

What is the difference between fully blocked and semi-blocked?

a)

Fully blocked means the date is on the right whereas with semi blocked all its components are on the left

b)

Fully blocked means all its components are on the left whereas with semi blocked the date is on the right

75.

The part of the business letter where the message of the letter is written is called the?

a)

heading

b)

body

c)

greeting

d)

closing

76.

The sender's first and last name is written here. It is called the ____________.

a)

heading

b)

body

c)

greeting

d)

signature

77.

A formal goodbye is written in this section of the letter. It is called the________________.

a)

greeting

b)

inside address

c)

heading

d)

closing

78.

The inside address contains the ____________ information.

a)

sender's

b)

recipient's

c)

business

d)

church

79.

In the first paragraph of the formal thank you letter you must write the following:

a)

Thank you for…………………… (Give the reason why you are thanking the person)

-The date and place the event was held is not needed.

b)

Thank you for…………………… (Give the reason why you are thanking the person)

-Give the date and place the event was held.

c)

Thank you and congratulations for…………………… (Give the reason why you are thanking the person)

-Give the date and place the event was held.

d)

Thank you for…………………… (Give the reason why the person is thanking you)

-Give the date and place the event was held.

80.

In the second paragraph of the formal thank you letter you must:

a)

Give three reasons why you disliked what the person did.

Or

Give three reasons expressing your dislike of the occasion.

b)

Give three reasons why you are complaining.

Or

Give three ways that the disservice can be fixed..

c)

Give three reasons why the person deserves the honor.

Or

Give three reasons expressing why the person deserves the award.

d)

Give three reasons why you appreciated what the person did.

Or

Give three reasons expressing the importance of the occasion.

81.

A letter of congratulation is:

a)

a correspondence in which someone expresses congratulations to another person.

b)

a correspondence in which someone expresses appreciation to another person.

c)

a correspondence in which someone expresses dislike to another person.

d)

a correspondence in which someone expresses a complaint to another person.

82.

In the third paragraph of the letter of congratulations, the sender must:

a)

say congratulations again.

b)

say congratulations and express well wishes.

c)

say congratulations and state one more reason.

d)

say congratulations and the end.

83.

Which of the following is the correct format for the inside address?

a)

Mr. John Doe

Manager

Cable Essentials

P.O. Box N6789

Nassau, Bahamas

b)

Mr. John Doe

Cable Essentials

P.O. Box N6789

Nassau, Bahamas

c)

Mr. John Doe

Manager

P.O. Box N6789

Nassau, Bahamas

d)

Mr. John Doe

Cable Essentials

Nassau, Bahamas

P.O. Box N6789

84.

Which of the following is the correct greeting/salutation for a customer named John Doe?

a)

Dear Mr. John,

b)

Dear Mr. John:

c)

Dear Mr. Doe:

d)

Dear Mr. Doe;

85.

Which of the following is the correct closing?

a)

Your friend,

b)

Yours, truly

c)

Sincerely:

d)

Sincerely,

86.

The main part (message) of a letter is called the:

a)

Body

b)

Salutation

c)

Paragraphs

d)

Letter

87.

The part of a letter that greets the person you are writing to is called:

a)

Solution

b)

Opener

c)

Greeting

d)

Salutation

88.

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

a)

Letterhead

b)

Body

c)

Salutation

d)

Signature

89.

After the closing comes the ________ in a business letter.

a)

date

b)

signature

c)

heading

d)

none of these

90.

The heading in a business letter includes--

a)

the address the letter is being sent to and the date

b)

the address of the person sending the letter and the date

c)

the address of both the recipient and sender and the date

d)

none of the above

91.

What part is the complimentary close?

a)

Sincerely yours

b)

Enclosures

c)

123 Baker Street

d)

Dear Ms. Smith

92.

The date line should be formatted as:

a)

Dec. 15, 2018

b)

12/15/18

c)

December 18, 2018

d)

18 December 2018

93.

What do you usually write as salutation if you don't know who will be receiving your letter?

a)

Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs.

b)

Dear Mister

c)

Dear Sir/Madam

d)

Dear Miss

94.

What does the first paragraph of a business letter explain?

a)

It explains what the receiver has to do.

b)

It explains the reason for writing.

c)

It explains the sender's feeling.

d)

It explains how grateful the sender is.

95.

A letter requesting information from a company called Collins

a)

Dear Collins Company:

b)

Request for Information

c)

(no greeting and no heading)

96.

A letter to someone you know very well, Alex Metz

a)

Dear Alex:

b)

Hi Alex,

c)

To Alex:

d)

Dear Mr. Alex:

97.

A letter to a new customer, Sam Smith

a)

Dear Customer:

b)

Dear Sir or Madam:

c)

Dear Mr. Smith:

d)

Dear Mr. Sam:

98.

An e-mail to the Fetter Pen Company requesting information

a)

(no greeting)

b)

To Whom It May Concern

c)

Dear Fetter Pen Company

d)

Hi there,

99.

An email to answer an information request from a new customer named Hillary Kennedy

a)

Hillary,

b)

Dear Ms. Kennedy:

c)

Hi Ms. Kennedy:

d)

Dear Hillary;

100.

A letter of complaint to a bookstore called Traditions

a)

Dear Traditions Bookstore:

b)

Dear Tradition Manager:

c)

Dear Mr. Manager;

d)

(no greeting)

101.

A letter to all your local sales representatives

a)

To Whom It May Concern

b)

Dear Sales Representatives:

c)

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

d)

Dear All:

102.

An e-mail to Ron McDonald, the president of a company where you would like to work

a)

Dear Ron,

b)

Ron:

c)

Dear Mr. McDonald:

d)

(no greeting)

103.

In a letter, you do not need a closing above your signature and name.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Possible

104.

These are possible in a formal letter closing, except:

a)

Regards,

b)

Yours truly,

c)

Very truly yours,

d)

Sincerely yours,

105.

Which one is the focus of providing an information letter?

a)

I am applying for the position of administrative assistant.

b)

I need a job.

c)

The promotional materials you inquired about will be ready on Friday.

d)

We are sending you, under separate cover, a distribution agreement.

106.

Which one is the action of a cover letter?

a)

I saw your advertisement for an administrative assistant in the November 14 International Herald Tribune.

b)

I have the skills required. I am familiar with word processing programs.

c)

Part of our expanding product line is a mobile phone that takes and sends photos over the phone lines.

d)

I will call you on Tuesday morning to discuss the position

107.

Which one is not the opening of requesting information letter?

a)

We have learned from our supplier, Marcus Auto Parts, Inc., that you are producing a new car radio.

b)

I read the announcement in the March 17 Boston Daily News about your new digital camera

c)

What's new?

d)

In the September issue of Business Travel Express, you announced the opening of your new hotel.

108.

I would like more information about the cellular phone listed ____ your spring catalog

a)

On

b)

At

c)

From

d)

In

109.

“I am _______ to tell you that all reproductions are labeled and cannot be confused with the original Memphis furniture we produced in the 1980s.”


What is the right word for the gap?

a)

Known

b)

Received

c)

Pleased

d)

Inquiry

110.

Which one is the closing of a cover letter?

a)

Looks good, right?

b)

I look forward to working with Net Lives.

c)

I look forward to talking to you next week.

d)

I want to see you soon at the office

111.

Your colleague, Jannie Qin, told me _______ the executive assistant opening

a)

About

b)

From

c)

With

d)

By

112.

We appreciate your order.

We hope to work with you again


The right combination of those sentences is….

a)

We appreciate your order but we hope to work with you again

b)

We appreciate your order and we hope to work with you again

c)

We appreciate your order. Yet, we hope to work with you again

d)

We appreciate your order or we hope to work with you again

113.

1. Fill the gaps with the right preposition:


______ the lronGate.com Web site, I read _____ an opening _____ a receptionist.

a)

In – at – from

b)

On – about – for

c)

In – about – at

d)

From – at – on

114.

I look forward to __________ this position with you

a)

Discussing

b)

Discuss

c)

Discussion

d)

Discussed

115.

If you have any ­­­­­­­­­___________ questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly

a)

More

b)

Further

c)

Addition

d)

Separate

116.

Which one is the action of requesting service letter?

a)

I look forward to your phone call.

b)

In addition to the meeting rooms, we will reserve five guest room

c)

I would like to confirm the information that we discussed on the phone today

d)

Are you available to meet on Thursday at 3:00?

117.

Which sentence can be clarified the following sentence: “The total is thirty-two dollars ($3.20)”?

a)

Is the total thirty-two dollars ($32.00) or three dollars and twenty cents ($3.20)?

b)

Please send the total thirty-two dollars ($32.00) or three dollars and twenty cents ($3.20)

c)

Will we need the total thirty-two dollars ($32.00) or three dollars and twenty cents ($3.20)?

d)

Please submit the total thirty-two dollars ($32.00) or three dollars and twenty cents ($3.20)

118.

Please e-mail the menu ______________ Wednesday morning

a)

At

b)

For

c)

Of

d)

By

119.

We expect __________________ 700 engineers and exhibitors to attend the conference. We will need one large hall for the welcome speech and fifteen break-out room each with a 50-person capacity

a)

More

b)

Approximately

c)

Confirm

d)

Available

120.

Your catalog does not make any ______ to custom orders. Our customers often want specific colors of fabric and wood. Is it possible to ____________ order these?

a)

Reference – Custom

b)

Possible – Continued

c)

Appreciate – Custom

d)

Reference – Possible

121.

Which one is not the focus of confirming a service letter?

a)

As you outlined in your fax, we can provide six large rooms equipped with microphones and speakers.

b)

As you said on the phone, you will need one room that can be made larger or smaller.

c)

As I know you need many different services for your meeting

d)

As you indicated on the phone, you are expecting between 200 and 300 people for the three-day event

122.

I would like a list ________________ rates for the meeting rooms.

a)

Of

b)

For

c)

At

d)

On

123.

Which one is the closing of confirming an order letter?

a)

If there's any way we can improve our service, please do not hesitate to tell us.

b)

We will ship the items in stock and will ship the back-ordered items no later than May 15.

c)

In our telephone conversation, I offered you a choice between 10- or 20- pound copy paper

d)

We are pleased to confirm your order for the office supplies listed in your letter of May 3

124.

Thank you for your fax and Purchase Order 6453. All of the items are in stock and will be shipped overnight as you _______

a)

Fax

b)

Additional

c)

Requested

d)

Purchased

125.

What is a Salutation?

a)

Reference initials

b)

The inside address

c)

The greeting or opening of a letter.

d)

The space for the sender's signature

126.

A business correspondence refer to formal and professional documents used to communicate information within an organization, or from one organization to another.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

A block style business letter is

a)

Left Justified

b)

Centered

c)

Right Justified

128.

The inside address may include which of the following?

a)

The recipient's company name

b)

Reference initials

c)

The sender's name

d)

The date

129.

The body of a business letter:

a)

Should include details for why the letter is being written.

b)

Should include any background information that supports the message.

c)

Should include a first paragraph stating the reason for the letter.

d)

All of these answers

130.

The front (or face) of an envelope is:

a)

Where the flaps meet to form and seal the envelope

b)

Where the address, return address, and postage is placed

c)

Where only the return address is written

131.

Why is it important to address a business envelope correctly?

a)

It is not important; the post office will find the person for you

b)

The envelope may take a long time to reach the right person if addressed incorrectly

c)

It is only important if you are writing to someone in a company with many departments.

132.

Which of the following are examples of envelope sizes?

a)

Smaller business envelope (6 1/2" x 3")

b)

Executive envelope (8" x 3")

c)

Standard business envelope (9 1/2" x 4")

d)

All of these answers

133.

Which of the following is including in the return address?

a)

Zip code

b)

City

c)

State

d)

All of these answers

134.

A BCC Email means?

a)

Bring Cotton Candy

b)

Block Controlled Citizen

c)

Blind Carbon Copy

135.

When including an attachment in an email you should:

a)

Copy and paste the body of the attachment into the email

b)

Provide several copies of the same attachment to be sure it attached correctly

c)

Request the recipient to respond saying they received the attachment

d)

Inform recipient that a document is attached so they can download or view the file

136.

Which of the following is a professional use for an email?

a)

Corresponding with employees

b)

Sending a chain email (spam)

c)

Sending an email about going out after work

d)

Sending an email complaining about office policies

137.

Both Emails and Professional Letters should include a salutation (or greeting), message body, closing, and signature.

a)

True

b)

False

138.

A letter to someone you know very well, Alex Metz

a)

Dear Alex:

b)

Hi Alex,

c)

To Alex:

d)

Dear Mr. Alex:

139.

A letter to a new customer, Sam Smith

a)

Dear Customer:

b)

Dear Sir or Madam:

c)

Dear Mr. Smith:

d)

Dear Mr. Sam:

140.

An email to answer an information request from a new customer named Hillary Kennedy

a)

Hillary,

b)

Dear Ms. Kennedy:

c)

Hi Ms. Kennedy:

d)

Dear Hillary;

141.

A letter of complaint to a bookstore called Traditions

a)

Dear Traditions Bookstore:

b)

Dear Tradition Manager:

c)

Dear Mr. Manager;

d)

(no greeting)

142.

A letter to all your local sales representatives

a)

To Whom It May Concern

b)

Dear Sales Representatives:

c)

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

d)

Dear All:

143.

In a letter, you do not need a closing above your signature and name.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Possible

144.

The tone of the formal letter is _______________.

a)

friendly

b)

serious

c)

happy

145.

The signature of the formal letter looks like ______________.

a)

John.

b)

John Brown.

c)

John. Brown

146.

How do you start a letter?

a)

with your address

b)

Dear Mr/s

c)

with your name

d)

Yours faithfully

147.

What is the body of a letter?

a)

with your address

b)

Dear Mr/s

c)

the main point of the letter

d)

Yours faithfully

148.

Is "Hey' an example of a formal letter or not?

a)

yes

b)

Not

c)

maybe

149.

A salutation must include recipient's name?

a)

Yes

b)

No

150.

In formal letter, we put recipient's name and address on top right.

a)

True

b)

False

151.

A formal letter is for the people we have professional relationship with.

a)

True

b)

False

152.

If you don't know the person's name you could write?

a)

Yo!,

b)

Dear Smith,

c)

Dear Madam,

d)

Hi Katie,

153.

..................... sincerely,

a)

Your

b)

My

c)

Yours

d)

Mine