Reading and Writing Flashcards
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A form asks you to 'print in block letters'. What does this mean?
Answer: Write in capital letters clearly
'Block letters' means writing in clear, separate capital letters, making the text easy to read.
A form instruction reads: 'Complete all fields marked with an asterisk (*). Leave blank any fields that do not apply.' A required field (*) asks for your employer's name. You are unemployed. What should you do?
Answer: Write 'N/A'
Since the field is required (*), writing 'N/A' (Not Applicable) is the most appropriate way to indicate it doesn't apply while acknowledging it is a required field.
Which of the following is the correct way to address a formal letter to a company when you don't know the recipient's name?
Answer: To Whom It May Concern,
'To Whom It May Concern,' is the standard formal salutation when the recipient's name is unknown in Australian business correspondence.
A sign on a door reads: 'Push to open. Do not hold open. Fire door - keep closed.' What is the main purpose of this sign?
Answer: To provide safety instructions
The sign gives safety instructions about how to use a fire door — it tells users to keep it closed to prevent fire spread.
A workplace newsletter contains: 'Staff are encouraged to utilise the new online portal to submit leave requests.' Rewrite this in plainer English.
Answer: Staff should use the new online portal to submit leave requests.
Option A replaces 'encouraged to utilise' with the simpler 'should use', improving clarity without losing meaning.
What type of writing is a 'memorandum' (memo)?
Answer: A short internal business communication
A memo is a short internal document used to communicate information within an organisation.