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Elements of a Proper Email

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _______is a brief description of what the email is about.

a)

attachment

b)

forward

c)

recipient

d)

subject

2.

Why is learning how to send an email important?

a)

email is used in the work place & professional settings

b)

students use email in high school/college

c)

it's a common form of communication

d)

all of the above

3.

What is the subject of an email?

a)

like a school subject - math, science, reading..

b)

a long sentence describing the email

c)

a short description of the email

d)

none of the above

4.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate greeting for a professional email?

a)

Dear __________,

b)

Good afternoon,

c)

Hello ___________,

d)

Sup?

5.

What is the primary purpose of the "Subject" field in an email?

a)

To attach files

b)

To add a greeting

c)

To specify the recipient

d)

To briefly describe the email's content

6.

What does "CC" stand for in the context of email?

a)

Carbon Copy

b)

Content Check

c)

Confidential Confirmation

d)

Communication Channel

7.

What is the purpose of the "BCC" (Blind Carbon Copy) field in an email?

a)

To format text

b)

To send the email without a recipient's knowledge

c)

To encrypt the email

d)

To add background color

8.

Which part of an email typically includes a polite closing, the sender's name, and contact information?

a)

Subject

b)

Salutation

c)

Signature

d)

CC

9.

Why is it important to have a clear subject line in an email?

a)

To increase the file size of the email

b)

To make the email look more professional

c)

To confuse the recipient

d)

To help the recipient understand the purpose of the email at a glance and increase the likelihood of the email being opened and read.

10.

When should you use CC in an email?

a)

When you want to keep the email confidential

b)

When you want to send a carbon copy of the email to someone else

c)

When you want to emphasize the importance of the email

d)

When you want to keep others informed or involved in the conversation, but the email is not directly addressed to them.

11.

What should you type in the 'To:' field of an email?

a)

The recipient(s) email address

b)

Date and time of the email

c)

The sender's email address

d)

Subject of the email

12.

What is the purpose of the 'Body' field in an email?

a)

To change the font style of the email

b)

To attach files to the email

c)

To add a subject line to the email

d)

To write the main content or message of the email.

13.

Dear Mr. Jones, is an example of a proper________.

a)

Greeting

b)

Body

c)

Closing

d)

Signature

14.

Mark all the correct greetings.

a)

Dear Ms. Lancaster,

b)

Good morning Mrs. Wade,

c)

What's up, Ms. Darby?

d)

What's good Mr. Hall??

15.

Choose the BEST email example below.

a)

I have a question about the fraction assignment. Can you please help me after school tomorrow?

b)

I don't understand the assignment from Friday!!!!!!!! Please help!!!!!!!

16.
It is always important to have a subject line in an email.
a)
True
b)
False
17.

What is the proper amount of time to expect a response to an email?

a)

24 hours

b)

8 hours

c)

24 minutes

d)

1 hour

18.

Dear Mrs. Smith,

I will b l8 for class. Pleaze tell me wat i missed. thank u.

Sincerely,

Joe Schmidt

Which rule is being broken in this email?

a)

Don't use slang or abbreviations

b)

Use a greeting

c)

Sign off with your full name

d)

Be careful when replying

19.

You need a greeting or salutation in emails.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What parts of this email are MISSING? hint mark three!

a)

Subject

b)

Greeting

c)

Body

d)

Closing

e)

Signature

21.

How should the tone/register of an email be written?

a)

Disrepectful

b)

Formal and respectful.

c)

Show emotions.

d)

Angry.

22.

What is email etiquette?

a)

right and wrong things on the internet

b)

an established set of guidelines for how people should communicate electronically

c)

the do's and don'ts

d)

formal way to send a text message

23.

Why should you be mindful of your digital footprint when sending emails?

a)

emails are archived so they never actually disappear

b)

emails are erased and are never seen again

c)

your footprint is not really that important, so really you don't need to worry about it

24.
Proofreading is not important in emails as it is considered casual communication.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
How should you sign your email?
a)

With your first and last name

b)
With your nickname
c)
With someone else's name
d)
With an emoticon :)
26.

What is it important to do with every email?

a)

Reread your email and fix any typos.

b)

Make sure that your tone is appropriate.

c)

Add a relevant subject line.

d)

Have a great greeting and closing.

e)

All of the above

27.

Which of these is NOT a rule to follow when sending a school mail?

a)

Include a subject line

b)

Using teacher's first name

c)

Using greeting

d)

Signing your full name

28.

When writing an email, Sincerely, Regards, and Thank you, are examples of what?

a)

Greetings

b)

Closings

c)

Signatures

d)

Subjects

29.

Who is the main recipient of this email message?

a)

Mr. Feldman

b)

Mr. Love

c)

Mr. Feldman

& Mr. Love

d)

Ms. Stanek

30.

You can write your entire email in the subject and just forget about the rest of the parts.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

What is an appropriate reason to email your professor?

a)

To ask them about their day

b)

To complain about the homework

c)

To ask for help on your homework

d)

To ask to be excused from not doing the homework

32.

What is something you should do when writing a "Subject" for an email?

a)
Leave it blank.
b)
Just say "Hi" or "Hey"
c)
Be brief and concise
d)
Explain as much info in the subject as you can.
33.
You should _________ your emails before sending.  Once they are sent you cannot get them back.
a)
return
b)
reply
c)
review
d)
remind
34.
Typing emails in ALL CAPS is the same as what? 
a)
messaging
b)
browsing
c)
shouting
d)
making a point
35.

Select all that apply: Which elements are essential for all emails?

a)

Subject

b)

Greeting

c)

Body

d)

Closing

e)

Signature

36.

What should be included in the signature of your emails?

a)

Just your first name

b)

Just your last name

c)

Your first AND last name

d)

Your first name, your last name, & your birthday

37.

Sarcasm and humor should be avoided in an email for school or work

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What should you NOT use when sending a formal email?

a)

Correct grammar and punctuation

b)

Emojis

c)

A subject

d)

Complete sentences

39.

Hey Mrs. Jones,


I am concerned about my grade in your class it's an F and I know I have completely all assignments can you please help me figure out what's going on thanks


Sam

a)

This is an example of a well written email because it includes proper grammar and spelling

b)

This is an example of a poorly written email because it includes run on sentences and no punctuation

40.

True or False: having "none" as a subject is okay.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

hey,


y is my grade on Thursday's quiz a 0? i know i did it. plz help.


Sam

a)

This is an example of a well written email

b)

This is an example of a poorly written email

42.

Which of the following is an appropriate email subject line for an email to Mr. Jones about your science test grade?

a)

hey I have a question about my science test grade

b)

WHY HAVEN'T YOU GRADED MY TEST

c)

Why did I get a 52 on the last test

d)

Unit 2 Test Grade

43.

Which number on this picture indicates the subject field of an email?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

44.

Which of these are appropriate ways to end an email to a teacher? (if your name was Bob)

a)

No need to end it, just send once the message is written

b)

Thank you,

Bob Smith

c)

See ya,

Bob Smith

d)

Love,

Bob Smith

e)

Bob Smith

45.

What is another name for a greeting?

a)

Shout out

b)

Salutation

c)

What's up

d)

Salutatorian