Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Email Etiquette for Business English

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Good morning," is an example of a _________.

a)

Greeting

b)

Signature

c)

Closing

d)

Subject

2.

Why shouldn't you write an email like a text message?

a)

It leaves out important email parts like greetings, closings, and signature

b)

Grammar rules are often not followed

c)

The message is too informal

d)

All of these

3.

Where do you put a short descriptive summary of your message?

a)

To: field

b)

Subject: field

c)

Attachment: field

d)

Post Script

4.

The greeting should be on the same line as the main message.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Sincerely, Regards, and Thank you, are examples of what?

a)

Greeting

b)

Closing

c)

Signature

d)

Subject

6.

Why should you not write in ALL CAPS?

a)

It comes off as yelling

b)

It takes longer to read

c)

It looks unprofessional

d)

All of these

7.

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

a)

To add a subject

b)

To attach files

c)

To send a copy of the email to additional recipients

d)

To write the main message

8.

Which part of an email contains the main content?

a)

Subject

b)

Body

c)

Greeting

d)

Signature

9.

What should you include at the end of a professional email?

a)

A joke

b)

Your favorite quote

c)

A closing and your signature

d)

Nothing

10.

Choose the best way to rewrite this email: Did I miss anything?

a)

Did I miss anything important?

b)

What did I miss?

c)

What did I miss during 2nd block on January 19th?

d)

Ms. Horgan, what did I miss?

11.

What's the BEST way to rewrite this email?

Dear Ms. Lopez,

You didn't enter my grade yet. Can you do it?

Sincerely,

Sally Student

a)

Dear Ms. Lopez,

My grade is not updated yet. Can you update it?

Sincerely,

Sally Student

b)

Dear Ms. Lopez,

My grade is not updated yet. I am getting in trouble at home. Can you fix it?

Sincerely,

Sally Student

c)

Dear Ms. Lopez,

My grade is not updated yet. When possible, can my grade be updated? Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Sally Student

12.

How long should you wait for a response after sending a professional email?

a)

24 hours

b)

2 business days

c)

1 hour

d)

Send an email every day until you receive a response

13.

How long should you wait for a response after sending a professional email?

a)

24 hours

b)

2 business days

c)

1 hour

d)

Send an email every day until you receive a response

14.

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

a)

Subject

b)

Greeting

c)

Body

d)

Closing

e)

Signature

15.

How many words should be in your subject line?

a)

1-5

b)

5-10

c)

10-15

d)

15-20

16.

Select all that apply: Which of the following are appropriate closings to send to teachers?

a)

Thank you,

b)

Sincerely,

c)

Hugs and Kisses,

d)

TTYL,

17.

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

18.

Select the best way to phrase the following question: "I was wondering if I could have an extension."

a)

I was wondering if I could have an extension.

b)

I was wondering if I could have an extension?

c)

Can I please have an extension?

d)

Can I have an extension?

19.

What does "email etiquette" mean?

a)

correct behavior for writing and answering email

b)

proper way to reply to any messages online

c)

rules for writing papers

d)

N/A we text instead of use emails

20.
It is always important to have a subject line in an email.
a)
True
b)
False
21.

What parts of this email are MISSING?

a)

Subject

b)

Greeting

c)

Body

d)

Closing

e)

Signature

22.

Select the more formal phrase:

a)

Can you...

b)

When you have an opportunity...

23.

Select the more formal phrase:

a)

Thank you very much.

b)

Thanks!

24.

FILL IN THE BLANK:

When privacy is required for multiple recipients of an email, you should address the email to YOURSELF and then (a)   all other recipients.

25.

Select the more formal phrase:

a)

I am writing you regarding...

b)

I was wondering if...

26.

The (a)   should be kept short and simple, but not vague

27.

Proofread every email you send

a)

True

b)

False