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Business Correspondence MCQs

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of English business correspondence?

a)

To communicate formally in business contexts

b)

To write creative stories

c)

To express emotions informally

d)

To practice grammar

e)

To translate documents

2.

Which of the following best defines correspondence?

a)

Written communication between parties

b)

Face-to-face conversation

c)

Telephonic communication

d)

Online chatting

e)

Group discussion

3.

Which skill is essential for effective business correspondence?

a)

Formal writing

b)

Oral presentation

c)

Drawing

d)

Mathematics

e)

Music

4.

The tone of a business letter should be __.

a)

Formal and polite

b)

Casual and emotional

c)

Rude and direct

d)

Aggressive

e)

Humorous

5.

Which of the following is NOT a type of business correspondence?

a)

Memo

b)

Application letter

c)

Poem

d)

Report

e)

Email

6.

What is the importance of clarity in business correspondence?

a)

To ensure the message is understood

b)

To confuse the reader

c)

To sound sophisticated

d)

To make it longer

e)

To show emotions

7.

The study of English correspondence focuses mainly on __.

a)

Written business communication

b)

Spoken conversation

c)

Advertising design

d)

Film making

e)

Literary writing

8.

In correspondence, the layout refers to __.

a)

The structure and organization of the letter

b)

The handwriting style

c)

The vocabulary used

d)

The color of ink

e)

The grammar only

9.

Which is an example of informal correspondence?

a)

Email to a friend

b)

Job application letter

c)

Letter to supplier

d)

Quotation request

e)

Complaint letter

10.

Which principle is most important in professional correspondence?

a)

Politeness and accuracy

b)

Sarcasm

c)

Creativity

d)

Length

e)

Speed

11.

Which part of a business letter contains the sender’s address?

a)

Letter head

b)

Salutation

c)

Body

d)

Signature

e)

Date

12.

Where is the date usually placed in a business letter?

a)

Below the letterhead

b)

At the bottom

c)

After the signature

d)

In the middle

e)

Next to the salutation

13.

The “Inside Address” refers to __.

a)

The receiver’s address

b)

The sender’s address

c)

The company slogan

d)

The email address

e)

The fax number

14.

The proper greeting in a formal letter is called __.

a)

Salutation

b)

Complementary ending

c)

Body

d)

Subject line

e)

Postscript

15.

‘Yours faithfully’ is used when __.

a)

The receiver’s name is unknown

b)

The receiver’s name is known

c)

It is an informal letter

d)

The sender is angry

e)

The letter is confidential

16.

Which part contains the main message of a business letter?

a)

Body

b)

Salutation

c)

Signature

d)

Letterhead

e)

Date

17.

What comes before the complementary closing?

a)

Body of letter

b)

Salutation

c)

Letterhead

d)

Reference

e)

Enclosure

18.

Which of the following is a correct complementary ending?

a)

Yours sincerely

b)

Bestie

c)

Cheers

d)

Love

e)

Later

19.

The “Reference” section in a letter is used to __.

a)

Indicate previous communication

b)

Provide the mailing address

c)

List enclosures included

d)

Show the subject line

20.

The final signature line usually includes __.

a)

Sender’s name and title

b)

Receiver’s name

c)

Company motto

d)

Closing remark only

e)

Company logo

21.

An application letter is also known as __.

a)

Cover letter

b)

Complaint letter

c)

Quotation

d)

Memo

e)

Proposal

22.

Which of the following is NOT a type of application letter?

a)

Solicited

b)

Unsolicited

c)

With introduction

d)

Complaint

e)

None

23.

A solicited application letter is written when __.

a)

A job is advertised

b)

No job is available

c)

You complain

d)

You resign

e)

You reject an offer

24.

An unsolicited application letter is sent when __.

a)

No advertisement is available

b)

There is an opening

c)

After an interview

d)

For internal transfer

e)

To complain

25.

What should an application letter focus on?

a)

Skills and experience

b)

Family details

c)

Personal hobbies

d)

Daily routine

e)

Weather

26.

Which section of an application letter contains your purpose?

a)

Opening

b)

Body

c)

Conclusion

d)

Header

e)

Reference

27.

The closing paragraph of an application letter should __.

a)

Request an interview

b)

Repeat details

c)

Thank the HR

d)

Be emotional

e)

Be casual

28.

Which is an appropriate salutation in an application letter?

a)

Dear Sir/Madam

b)

Hey HR

c)

Yo!

d)

Hi there

e)

To whom may concern

29.

Which is NOT recommended in an application letter?

a)

Using slang

b)

Formal tone

c)

Politeness

d)

Clarity

e)

Conciseness

30.

Which document is usually attached to an application letter?

a)

Curriculum Vitae

b)

Invoice

c)

Receipt

d)

Report

e)

Quotation

31.

What does "CV" stand for?

a)

Curriculum Vitae

b)

Career Volume

c)

Company Visit

d)

Certified Value

e)

Corporate View

32.

The purpose of a CV is to __.

a)

Show qualifications and experiences

b)

Tell personal stories

c)

Complain about past jobs

d)

Ask for a raise

e)

Send greetings

33.

Which of the following should NOT be included in a CV?

a)

Hobbies

b)

Education

c)

Work Experience

d)

Unrelated personal details

e)

Contact Information

34.

"Personal Details" in a CV usually include __.

a)

Name, address, and contact info

b)

Salary expectations

c)

Family members

d)

Previous boss

e)

Pet’s name

35.

The "Education" section lists __.

a)

Academic background

b)

Movies watched

c)

Daily activities

d)

Job titles

e)

Languages only

36.

"Employment History" refers to __.

a)

Previous jobs and roles

b)

Future goals

c)

School grades

d)

Social media activity

e)

Volunteer work only

37.

"Courses Attended" shows __.

a)

Additional training or workshops

b)

Sports certificates

c)

Personal hobbies

d)

Unrelated activities

38.

The layout of a CV should be __.

a)

Clear and professional

b)

Colorful and artistic

c)

Crowded

d)

Long and emotional

e)

Funny

39.

Which is most suitable font for a CV?

a)

Times New Roman

b)

Comic Sans

c)

Brush Script

d)

Papyrus

e)

Curlz MT

40.

A CV should be written in __.

a)

Formal language

b)

Casual language

c)

Poetic style

d)

Mixed languages

e)

Slang

41.

A letter of introduction is used to __.

a)

Introduce a person or company

b)

Complain

c)

Reject an offer

d)

Ask for payment

e)

Report a problem

42.

Which of the following is a type of introduction letter?

a)

Introducing a firm’s buyer

b)

Requesting a refund

c)

Resignation letter

d)

Invoice

e)

Complaint letter

43.

When introducing a new agent, you should include __.

a)

Their experience and reliability

b)

Personal gossip

c)

Private details

d)

Salary details

e)

Family history

44.

A good introduction letter should be __.

a)

Concise and polite

b)

Long and emotional

c)

Aggressive

d)

Ambiguous

e)

Casual

45.

The main goal of a business introduction letter is to __.

a)

Build professional connection

b)

Express anger

c)

End a contract

d)

Discuss politics

e)

Seek entertainment

46.

The tone of a letter introducing a person should be __.

a)

Professional and positive

b)

Sarcastic

c)

Humorous

d)

Argumentative

e)

Unclear

47.

When introducing a firm’s buyer, you should mention __.

a)

Purpose of introduction

b)

Personal details

c)

Salary

d)

Politics

e)

Private life

48.

A letter of introduction often serves as a form of __.

a)

Recommendation

b)

Complaint

c)

Quotation

d)

Apology

e)

Order

49.

An effective introduction letter includes __.

a)

Sender’s and receiver’s details

b)

Jokes

c)

Unrelated information

d)

Slang

e)

Random facts

50.

Which closing is appropriate for a letter of introduction?

a)

Yours sincerely

b)

Love

c)

Cheers

d)

Later

e)

Thanks bro

51.

A letter of enquiry is written to __.

a)

Ask for information or price

b)

Complain

c)

Reject an order

d)

Apply for job

e)

Confirm delivery

52.

A reply to an enquiry is also called a __.

a)

Quotation

b)

Invoice

c)

Application

d)

Report

e)

Memo

53.

What should be included in a quotation letter?

a)

Details of goods and prices

b)

Personal story

c)

Job application

d)

Complaint

e)

Invitation

54.

Which of the following is NOT found in a quotation letter?

a)

Product price

b)

Terms and conditions

c)

Delivery date

d)

Job experience

e)

Discount details

55.

An enquiry letter should be written in __.

a)

Formal and polite tone

b)

Casual tone

c)

Rude tone

d)

Humorous style

e)

Emotional style

56.

When replying to an enquiry, it is important to __.

a)

Provide accurate information

b)

Ignore the details

c)

Delay the reply

d)

Change the topic

e)

Be emotional

57.

The closing of a quotation letter should include __.

a)

Polite offer to assist further

b)

Joke

c)

Personal story

d)

Criticism

e)

Apology

58.

Which is an example of a phrase used in enquiry letter?

a)

"Could you please send me your latest catalogue?"

b)

"I want to complain."

c)

"I resign."

d)

"Let's meet."

e)

"You are wrong."

59.

Quotations are mostly related to __.

a)

Buying and selling goods

b)

Personal matters

c)

Job seeking

d)

Travel

e)

Education

60.

A good quotation letter must be __.

a)

Clear, detailed, and polite

b)

Long and emotional

c)

Vague and rude

d)

Funny

e)

Unclear