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QUIZIZZ: Written Communication Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an example of a "closing" in a business letter or email?

a)

Good Morning:

b)

Hello:

c)

Dear:

d)

Sincerely,

2.

Which of the following is a SALUTATION?

a)

Sincerely,

b)

Regards,

c)

Best Wishes,

d)

Good Afternoon,

3.

The INSIDE ADDRESS of a business letter is the...

a)

address of the sender of the letter.

b)

address of the receiver of the letter.

c)

address of the store manager.

d)

email address of the receiver.

4.

What is the most commonly recommended FONT used in business emails and letters?

a)

Times New York

b)

Arial

c)

Times New Roman

d)

Bold

5.

Paragraphs in a business letter should be aligned _________.

a)

to the center

b)

right justified

c)

left justified

d)

horizontally

6.

The length of a business email should be ________, and focus on only one topic.

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

at least 2 paragraphs

d)

3 or more sentences.

7.

What are the 2 sections of an email header must be filled in? (Check all that apply)

a)

The receivers email address

b)

The receiver's first and last name

c)

The sender's email address

d)

The Subject

8.

You can add images, documents, and other files as _________ to a business email.

a)

Stickers

b)

Digital Paper Clips

c)

Notifications

d)

Attachments

9.

Gathering information needed for communicating in a business email or letter is called ___________ in the writing process.

a)

Drafting

b)

Prewriting

c)

Editing

d)

Revising

e)

Publishing

10.

___________ in the writing process is when you share your document with your audience.

a)

Drafting

b)

Prewriting

c)

Revising

d)

Editing

e)

Publishing

11.

Creating your first copy of written material is considered the _________ step in the writing process.

a)

Prewriting

b)

Drafting

c)

Revising

d)

Editing

e)

Publishing

12.

The _____________ step in the writing process is when you do a final proofread and making sure spelling and grammar are correct.

a)

Prewriting

b)

Drafting

c)

Revising

d)

Editing

e)

Publishing

13.

Reading and improving the wording of the draft is the __________ step in the writing process.

a)

Prewriting

b)

Drafting

c)

Revising

d)

Editing

e)

Publishing

14.

Which are the 3 main questions you should ask yourself before writing any business communication? (Check all that apply)

a)

What time is the presentation?

b)

Who is the audience?

c)

What is the purpose?

d)

Is the Communication written or typed?

e)

What tone should be used?

15.

_______ is the attitude or feeling shown towards the audience.

a)

Word Choice

b)

Font Style

c)

Tone

d)

Posture

16.

In writing, what are the 3 items that typically drive tone? (Check all that apply)

a)

Volume

b)

Font Style

c)

Sentence Structure

d)

Sentence Length

e)

Word Choice

17.

If you're a customer service representative and you have to send an email to upset customers, you should use a _________ tone.

a)

Thankful

b)

Assertive

c)

Regretful

d)

Humorous

18.

If you're a customer service manager and you have to write a business letter to a manufacturer who you've purchased defective products from, you must use a _________ tone.

a)

Motivating

b)

Regretful

c)

Optimistic

d)

Firm

19.

What is the biggest disadvantage of written communication when you compare it to face-to-face verbal communication?

a)

It takes longer to communicate.

b)

The receiver of the message can't see the body language or hear the verbal tone of the sender.

c)

The receiver of the message will not be able to understand the tone at all.

d)

The receiver can't hear a voice.

20.

Joe wants to take a vacation during the upcoming holidays with family. However, the company he works for doesn't allow employees to take additional days before or after a major holiday. Which of the following is the best way Joe can show a humble tone while asking for time off to be with his family the day after Thanksgiving?

a)

Dear Mr. Bossman: I am taking vacation day the day after Thanksgiving. Therefore, I need you to authorize my vacation request.

b)

Dear Mr. Bossman: I would like a personal day to be with family after the Thanksgiving Break. I know it's against policy, but I really want to be there.

c)

Dear Mr. Bossman: My family will be in from out of town for Thanksgiving and I rarely get to see them. I would really appreciate it if you would allow me to take the day after Thanksgiving to be with them. I know it's against policy, but it would mean a lot to me and my family.

d)

Dear Mr. Bossman: My family will be in town for Thanksgiving. I don't see them often so I'd like the day after Thanksgiving off to be with them. Please authorize the day. Thank you.