Business Emails: Purpose and Types

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate subject line for a business email?

  • Monthly sales report
  • Important meeting agenda
  • Hi there (correct)
  • URGENT: ACTION REQUIRED

What is the appropriate way to address a colleague in a lower position when writing a business email?

  • Dear Colleague,
  • Dear [First Name], (correct)
  • Hey there,
  • Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],

Which of the following statements about the opening paragraph of a business email is correct?

  • It should be vague and ambiguous.
  • It should define the subject and state the purpose of the email. (correct)
  • It should be written in all capital letters for emphasis.
  • It should contain irrelevant information.

Which of the following is a recommended practice when using the 'Bcc' field in a business email?

<p>Use it cautiously and only when necessary to protect the privacy of recipients. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate way to address a group of readers in a business email?

<p>Dear Esteemed Directors and Colleagues, (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about business email subject lines is correct?

<p>They should be clear, concise, and reflect the content and importance of the email. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate way to address a non-colleague or someone in a higher position when writing a business email?

<p>Dear Prof./Dr./Eng./Mr./Ms. [Last Name], (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the body of a business email is correct?

<p>The greeting line can be omitted after exchanging several emails on the same topic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate way to structure the body of a business email?

<p>Greeting line, opening paragraph, closing paragraph (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the use of abbreviations in business emails is correct?

<p>Abbreviations that the writer does not know should be avoided for clarity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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