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Brain Works Time

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Which of the following closings is most appropriate for a formal letter of request?

a)

a) Cheers,

b)

b) Later,

c)

c) Sincerely,

d)

d) Best,

2.

Which sentence demonstrates the best use of a polite request?

a)

a) I need you to send me the information.

b)

b) Send me the information right now!

c)

c) Could you please send me the information when you have a moment?

d)

d) I demand that you send me the information.

3.

Which word choice is most appropriate for a formal letter of request?

a)

a. Yo,

b)

B. Greetings,

c)

Hey there,

d)

Dear Mr. Reyes,

4.

Which of these is NOT a good strategy for being polite in a letter of request?

a)

a) Expressing gratitude.

b)

b) Using demanding language.

c)

c) Being clear and direct.

d)

d) Using modal verbs like "could" and "would."

5.

What is the purpose of providing context and justification in a letter of request?

a)

a) To confuse the recipient.

b)

b) To make the letter longer.

c)

c) To help the recipient understand the importance of your request.

d)

d) To demand that the recipient grant your request.

6.

It is okay to use slang and colloquialisms in a formal letter of request.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Expressing gratitude is a key element of politeness in a letter of request.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Being clear and direct in your request is important, even when being polite.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Using modal verbs like "may," "might," and "can" makes your request sound more demanding.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Proofreading your letter for errors is not important as long as you are polite.

a)

True

b)

False