Writing: Emails Flashcards
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When emailing to request time off from work, which detail is most important to include?
Answer: The specific dates you need off
Concrete dates address the practical purpose of the request.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: The neighbors are making too much noise.
Plural subject "neighbors" takes the plural verb "are."
What is a good strategy if you finish writing before the 27 minutes end?
Answer: Review and edit for errors
Extra time is best used to proofread and improve the response.
Which closing line best signals you await a reply?
Answer: I look forward to your response.
"I look forward to your response" politely invites a reply.
How does CELPIP score the email task overall?
Answer: On four criteria including content and language
Scoring covers content/coherence, vocabulary, readability, and task fulfillment.
Which rewrite makes this sentence more polite: "Fix the heater"?
Answer: Could you please arrange to fix the heater?
Adding "could you please" and "arrange" softens the demand professionally.
What should you do if you are unsure of the recipient's name in a formal email?
Answer: Use "Dear Sir or Madam,"
"Dear Sir or Madam" is the standard formal greeting when the name is unknown.