Writing: Emails Flashcards
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Which subject line is most appropriate for a formal request email?
Answer: Request for Maintenance Repair – Apartment 4B
A clear, specific subject line tells the reader the email's purpose.
Your CELPIP email scores partly on "Vocabulary." What does this reward?
Answer: Accurate, varied word choice
The vocabulary criterion rewards accurate and varied word use.
Which is the best way to make a polite request?
Answer: Could you please send the report by Friday?
Modal verbs like "could you please" create a polite, professional tone.
How many paragraphs are generally recommended for a CELPIP email?
Answer: 3–4 paragraphs
Three to four short paragraphs organize the opening, body, and closing well.
What is the role of the closing paragraph in an email?
Answer: State a next step or expected action
A strong closing states the desired outcome or next step.
Which transition word best shows you are adding a reason?
Answer: because
"Because" introduces a reason, supporting coherence.
If the situation says to email your manager, what register is expected?
Answer: Semi-formal and respectful
A manager warrants a respectful, semi-formal register.