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Commercial Correspondence Big Practice

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

P.P means .........

a)

Someone signs on behalf of someone

b)

Price per items

c)

Person per pro

2.

What part of the business letter identifies the address of the person writing the letter?

a)

Letterhead

b)

Reference Line

c)

Subject Line

d)

Enclosure

e)

inside address

3.

Which date is correctly typed for a letter?

a)

May 2021

b)

19 May 2021

c)

May 19' 2021

d)

May 2021, the 19th

e)

The 19th of May 2021

4.

What c.c. in business letter stands for?

a)

complimentary close

b)

carbon copy

c)

complimentary copy

d)

conclusion close

e)

courtesy close

5.

Which one is the enquiries letter function?

a)

To ask the other companies staff daily activities

b)

To ask the other companies' staff salary

c)

To ask some information of other companies' product

d)

To ask the other companies weaknesses

6.

"We hope to hear from you in the near future".

The example is part of ...

a)

opening of the letter

b)

note

c)

middle of the letter

d)

closing

7.

"Could you please give me more information about course BL 362, which appears in the language-learning section of your summer prospectus?"

The example expresses ...

a)

asking for catalogues, price lists

b)

asking for samples, patters and demonstrations

c)

asking for goods on approval or on sale or return

d)

asking for details

8.

"We would also appreciate it if you could send some samples of the material so that we can examine the texture and quality."

This example expresses ...

a)

asking for samples, patterns, and demonstrations

b)

asking for an estimate or tender

c)

asking for catalogues, price list

d)

asking for good on approval, or on sale or return

9.

"Please would you send me an up-to-date price list for your building materials".

This expression is part of ...

a)

asking for details

b)

asking for goods on approval or on sale or return

c)

asking for samples, patterns, and demonstrations

d)

asking for catalogue, price list

10.

"Please contact us again if you have any questions, using the above telephone number or email address."

a)

closing

b)

middle of the letter

c)

the information from a replying letter

d)

opening of the letter

11.

"Thank you for your enquiry of 6 June 2019 in which you asked about ..."

This example represents part of ...

a)

closing

b)

middle of the letter

c)

opening

d)

"selling" the product

12.

"We hope to hear from you again soon, and can assure you that your order will be dealt with promptly."

This example represents part of ...

a)

opening

b)

asking the information

c)

middle of letter

d)

closing

13.

"We enclose our summer catalogue, which unfortunately is only published in English. However, we have included a German translation."

This example represents ...

a)

arranging demonstrations and visits

b)

referring the customer to another place

c)

sugesting alternatives

d)

sending catalogues, price lists, prospectuses and sample

14.

"We have enclosed full details of the Laren Welder, but a demonstration would be necessary to show you its full capabilities. We, therefore, suggest that you visit our centre in Birmingham, where the equipment is set up."

This example represents ...

a)

sending catalogues, price list, prospectuses and samples

b)

arranging demonstrations and visits

c)

referring the customer to another place

d)

suggestion alternatives

15.

"I regret to say that we no longer produce the type of stapler you refer to as there is no longer sufficient demand for it. I am sorry we can not help you."

The example represents ...

a)

confirming that you can help

b)

"selling" your product

c)

referring the customer to another place

d)

sending catalogues and price list

16.

Complimentary close used at the end of a letter when the addressee's name is known.

a)

Yours sincerely

b)

Best wishes

c)

Yours faithfully

d)

Respectfully yours

17.

Which is the correct order of an inside address?

a)

house/building-street-town/city-country

b)

country-town/city-street-house/building

c)

street-town/city-country-house/building

18.

In a business email, what is the most appropriate way to make a polite request?

a)

"Give me that report now!"

b)

"Get me the report immediately!"

c)

"Can you kindly provide me with the report?"

d)

"Hand over the report ASAP!

19.

Which of the following phrases is an appropriate way to make a request in a form?

a)

"Send it to me as soon as possible!"

b)

"Please forward it to my email address at your earliest."

c)

"I need it right now!"

d)

"You must get it to me immediately!"

20.

In a formal email expressing gratitude, what is the best way to end the message?

a)

"I am extremely regret for your guidance."

b)

"I am extremely grateful for your help."

c)

"I am extremely grateful for your assistance."

d)

"I am extremely lucky to get your help."

21.

“Dear Mr. John Hunter,” is used to greet the email receiver named John Hunter.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

How do you begin writing a Receiving complaint letter?

a)

Begin with a quotation

b)

Begin with confirmation

c)

Begin with descriptions of the place

d)

Begin with details of what happened

23.

Why do we need to write a receiving complaint letters?

a)

To show that customers are always in the right

b)

To show that customers sometimes can be wrong

c)

To provide feedback and see improvements

d)

To show our care and concern to customers

24.

What is the first part of a commercial letter?

a)

Salutation

b)

Body of the letter

c)

Sender's address

d)

Date

25.

What is the purpose of the 'enclosure' in a letter?

a)

To include additional documents

b)

To specify the date

c)

To indicate the sender's address

d)

To close the letter

26.

How long should a covering letter be?

a)

Not exceed one page

b)

Two pages

c)

As long as possible

d)

Half a page

27.

Which of the following is a correct closing for a formal letter?

a)

Take care

b)

Best wishes

c)

Yours sincerely

d)

Cheers

28.

I __________ to complain about the service at your restaurant.

a)

write

b)

am writing

c)

have written

29.

I look forward to some _________ action.

a)

quick

b)

hard

c)

prompt

30.

If there is anything further you would like to discuss, please do not __________ to contact me.

a)

wait

b)

hesitate

c)

late

d)

reply

31.

I am very disappointed ...... the product. Therefore I expect a full refund ...... $100 as soon as possible.

a)

with/of

b)

about/of

c)

with/in

32.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction ...... the quality of service.

a)

about

b)

of

c)

with

33.

I am writing to you ...... the noise ...... party you had last night.

a)

about/of

b)

about/from

c)

for/from

34.

Having paid a lot of money ...... the tickets, I found this disappointing .... say the least.

a)

to/of

b)

for/to

c)

with/for

35.

I would appreciate it if you could look ...... the matter ...... me as soon as possible.

a)

at/with

b)

into/to

c)

into/for

36.

..... your advertisement, you promised an excellent standard ..... service. This was definitely not my experience.

a)

In/of

b)

On/at

c)

With/in

37.

I am writing to complain ...... the poor service provided ..... your staff on the 12th November.

a)

in/on

b)

of/with

c)

about/by

38.

I would like a _________ for the faulty goods.

a)

exchange

b)

refund

c)

replace

39.

I feel I am entitled .... a partial refund in addition to an apology ... in the convenience

a)

for/to

b)

on /to

c)

to/ for

40.

In your opinion, what does a complaint letter NOT do for you?

a)

Get you a refund

b)

Exchange your item

c)

Get a form of compensation (voucher)

d)

Get someone fired

41.

With reference to the above, I wish to complain about the hotel accommodation at Nha Trang ________ I booked through your office at Binh Thuan on 14th May.

a)

who

b)

when

c)

which

d)

whose

42.

The arrangements of replaying enquirues :

a)

Thanking, referring, enclosing, closing letter

b)

Thanking, referring, closing letter, enclosing

c)

Thanking, enclosing, referring, closing letter

d)

Thanking, enclosing, closing letter, referring

43.

What is the primary purpose of an enquiry letter or email?

a)

To express gratitude

b)

To request information or action

c)

To make a complaint

d)

To offer a service

44.

The salutation in an enquiry letter is typically:

a)

Dear Sir/Madam

b)

Hey there

c)

Hi

d)

Dear gentlemen

45.

What is NOT a good way to close an enquiry email?

a)

Thank the recipient for their time

b)

Express your anticipation for a response

c)

List all things you want

d)

Reiterate your request

46.

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

a)

enquiry

b)

offer

c)

order

d)

complaint

47.

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

a)

enquiry

b)

order

c)

complaint

d)

reply to an enquiry

48.

What type of the business letter do you write, if you need more information about the product?

a)

enquiry

b)

offer

c)

order

d)

complaint

49.

"Could you please provide me with the latest updates on my order status?"

This expression is part of ...

a)

asking for catalogue, price list

b)

asking for delivery information

c)

asking for a refund

d)

asking for details

50.

"We look forward to your prompt response regarding our inquiry."

This example represents part of ...

a)

expressing urgency

b)

middle of the letter

c)

opening

d)

closing

51.

In a formal letter, how should you refer to the recipient if you do not know their name?

a)

Dear Customer

b)

To whom it may concern

c)

Hey there

d)

Dear Sir/Madam

52.

In a formal complaint letter, what should you include in the first paragraph?

a)

A request for a refund

b)

A detailed description of the issue

c)

A thank you note

d)

Your personal opinion

53.

Which of the following is an appropriate way to express gratitude in a formal email?

a)

You're the best!

b)

I appreciate your assistance.

c)

Cheers for your support!

d)

Thanks for your help!

54.

What is the main purpose of a cover letter?

a)

To list your skills

b)

To introduce yourself and express interest in a position

c)

To provide references

d)

To summarize your resume

55.

Fax is a short form of..................

a)

facsimile

b)

facts

c)

fast correspondence

d)

fast and friendly mails

56.

Which is not correct about sender's address?

a)

in the top right-hand corner

b)

in the blocked style

c)

placed below inside address

d)

no punctuation

57.

"We hope to hear from you in the near future".

The example is part of ...

a)

opening of the letter

b)

note

c)

middle of the letter

d)

closing

58.

Match the terms with the correct definitions

a)

discount to sellers in similar trades

1.

trade discount

b)

discount for orders over a certain amount

2.

quantity discount

c)

discount if payment is made within a certain time

3.

cash discount

d)

discount when companies have a long association

4.

loyalty discount

59.

Match the following

a)

Company that is partly owned by a larger one.

1.

subsidiary

b)

Place where a company demonstrates its products.

2.

showroom

c)

Publication giving details of goods or services offered by a company.

3.

catalogue

d)

Publication giving details about a school or college.

4.

prospectus

e)

Written estimate, usually for a large job such as building a factory.

5.

tender

60.

Match the following

a)

Internationally used term which indicates which price is being quoted to the customer.

1.

incoterm

b)

Condition of sale when the customer pays for the transport of the goods.

2.

carriage forward

c)

Price for work to be done or a service to be provided.

3.

quotation

d)

Price which does not include additional costs such as transport and insurance.

4.

gross price

e)

Price which includes additional costs such as transport and insurance.

5.

net price