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Summative Business Correspondences

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

Which of the following is not the key characteristic in business correspondence?

a)

written communication

b)

spoken communication

c)

business English

d)

formal language

3.

Which of the following is not the major type of business correspondence?

a)

business letter

b)

telephone conversation

c)

business email

d)

business memo

4.

The correspondence between the individuals, departments, or branches of the same organization.

a)

External Correspondence

b)

Internal Correspondence

5.

The correspondence between individuals from different organizations or companies.

a)

External Correspondence

b)

Internal Correspondence

6.
a)

memo

b)

email

7.
a)

letter

b)

email

8.
a)

fax

b)

email

9.
a)

email

b)

memo

10.
a)

profile

b)

CV/Resume

11.

Which of these must be avoided in business letters?

a)

Polite words

b)

Formal words

c)

Abbreviations

d)

Clear details

12.

Which of these must not be mentioned in a business letter?

a)

Information of the quality of the order

b)

Name of the firm

c)

The mode of payment

d)

With regards

13.

The part of the business letter that follows the Complimentary Close is_

a)

Sender's Address

b)

Body of the letter

c)

Signature Block

d)

Identification Marks

14.

What is the position of the sender’s address in business letter?

a)

Closing

b)

Heading

c)

Inside Address

d)

None of the above

15.

Modern Business Letter are usually written in

a)

Semi Block Style

b)

Simplified Block Style

c)

Full Block Style

d)

None of the Above

16.

Which is not a part to a business letter?

a)

Salutation

b)

Signature

c)

Indenting

d)

Complimentary Close

17.

Which part of a business letter comes after the body?

a)

Closing

b)

Signature

c)

Heading

d)

Inside Address

18.

The inside address should be written _

a)

Below the salutation.

b)

Above the heading.

c)

above the salutation

d)

Above the date.

19.

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.

20.

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

21.

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.

22.

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

a)

On

b)

At

c)

From

d)

In

23.

“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

24.

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

25.

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

a)

About

b)

From

c)

With

d)

By

26.

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

27.

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

28.

I look forward to __________ this position with you

a)

Discussing

b)

Discuss

c)

Discussion

d)

Discussed

29.

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

a)

More

b)

Further

c)

Addition

d)

Separate

30.

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?

31.

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)

32.

Please e-mail the menu ______________ Wednesday morning

a)

At

b)

For

c)

Of

d)

By

33.

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

34.

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

35.

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

36.

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

a)

Of

b)

For

c)

At

d)

On

37.

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

38.

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

39.

Which of the following are NOT examples of formal correspondence?

a)

business letter

b)

email

c)

fax

d)

text

40.

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

a)

professional; sloppy

b)

casual; professional

c)

helpful; firm

d)

firm; helpful

41.

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

42.

fast communications that readers can quickly read and act on

a)

text message

b)

email

c)

memo

d)

letter

43.

detailed internal proposal

a)

text message

b)

email

c)

memo

d)

letter

44.

a new policy

a)

text messages

b)

emails

c)

memos

d)

letters

45.

formal external correspondence

a)

text messages

b)

emails

c)

memos

d)

letters

46.

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

47.

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

48.

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

49.

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

50.

A block style business letter is

a)

Left Justified

b)

Centered

c)

Right Justified

51.

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

52.

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

53.

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

54.

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.

55.

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

56.

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

a)

True

b)

False

57.

A letter to someone you know very well, Alex Metz

a)

Dear Alex:

b)

Hi Alex,

c)

To Alex:

d)

Dear Mr. Alex:

58.

A letter to a new customer, Sam Smith

a)

Dear Customer:

b)

Dear Sir or Madam:

c)

Dear Mr. Smith:

d)

Dear Mr. Sam:

59.

The inside address includes:

a)

The writer's address

b)

The person who is receiving the letter address

c)

The ending of the letter

d)

None of the above

60.

Read the prompt and choose which type of letter you will write... Write a letter about a terrible experience you had at the local clinic.

a)

Letter of thanks

b)

Letter of request

c)

Letter of complaint

d)

Letter of invitation

61.

What tone do we use for a business letter?

a)

Informal tone

b)

Formal tone

62.
Get in touch with is an informal way of saying....
a)
Please contact 
b)
Have physical contact
c)
Develop your inner feelings
d)
Ignore the letter
63.

True or False: A complaint letter MUST have a proposed solution.

a)

True

b)

False

64.
Why do we need to write complaint letters?
a)
To show that we are always in the right
b)
To show that we sometimes can be wrong
c)
To provide feedback and see improvements
d)
To show our care and concern
65.
You may begin a complaint letter with...
a)
"Hi Manager"
b)
"To Whom it May Concern"
c)
"Dear Sir/Madam"
d)
"Hi Mr Lim"
66.

What goes in the top right hand side of a letter?

a)

your address

b)

The person you are writing to address

c)

your address and date

d)

The person you are writing to address and date

67.
A short message from person to another in the same business or organization.
a)
Memo
b)
Letter
c)
Report
d)
Spreadsheet
68.

A person that communicates by letters.

a)

Correspondent

b)

Communication

c)

Cover letter

d)

Employer

69.

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

70.

It must be the full name or only the last name of the recipient followed by colon.

a)

Receiver's Address

b)

Salutation

c)

Body of the Letter

d)

Greeting

71.

Aside from the complete address, make sure to include the recipient’s official title, name, position and company affiliation.

a)

Receiver's Address

b)

Salutation

c)

Body of the Letter

d)

Greeting

72.

A good communicator ...

a)

is seen as an inefficient corporate person

b)

is able to manage his/her responsibilities

c)

does not deliver the necessary corporate goals

d)

an extremely undesirable skill

73.

Language used in written communication should NOT be ...

a)

direct

b)

precise

c)

simple

d)

ambiguous

74.

The other name of an application letter is ...

a)

cover letter

b)

resume

c)

curriculum vitae

d)

job vacancy

75.

I’m writing ......connection .... our recent

a)

in…. with

b)

to …. for

c)

on…. with

76.

I’m contacting you ......the following reason.

a)

about

b)

on

c)

for

77.

I would appreciate your immediate attention .......... this matter.

a)

on

b)

to

c)

with

78.

We are sorry for the delay ........ replying (…)

a)

in

b)

to

c)

on

79.

We are pleased to place an order ........... your company for

a)

about

b)

with

c)

on

80.

Our terms ........... payment are as follows: (…)

a)

of

b)

off

c)

on