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What components should be included in the heading of a business letter?
What components should be included in the heading of a business letter?
The heading should include your address and the date.
How should the salutation be formatted if you are addressing someone by name?
How should the salutation be formatted if you are addressing someone by name?
Use 'Dear [Title] [Last Name]:' with a colon at the end.
What is the recommended formatting for paragraphs in the body of a business letter?
What is the recommended formatting for paragraphs in the body of a business letter?
Paragraphs should not be indented and should have a skipped line between each one.
What should the closing statement of a business letter include?
What should the closing statement of a business letter include?
What is the procedure for signing a business letter when typed on a computer?
What is the procedure for signing a business letter when typed on a computer?
What is the main opinion stated in the letter to the student council?
What is the main opinion stated in the letter to the student council?
What is one reason given for why students without a computer at home would benefit from checking out a laptop?
What is one reason given for why students without a computer at home would benefit from checking out a laptop?
How does the author justify the need for laptops for students who already have a home computer?
How does the author justify the need for laptops for students who already have a home computer?
What format does the letter follow in its structure?
What format does the letter follow in its structure?
Why might having access to laptops improve the quality of student assignments?
Why might having access to laptops improve the quality of student assignments?
Flashcards
Business Letter Heading
Business Letter Heading
The top part of a business letter containing the sender's address and date.
Inside Address
Inside Address
The part of the letter containing the recipient's name and address.
Salutation
Salutation
The greeting in a business letter, followed by a colon.
Body of a Letter
Body of a Letter
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Closing of a Letter
Closing of a Letter
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Student Council Decision
Student Council Decision
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Persuasive Letter
Persuasive Letter
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Laptop Computers
Laptop Computers
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Assignment Improvement
Assignment Improvement
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Shared Computer Access
Shared Computer Access
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Study Notes
Parts of a Business Letter
- Heading: Includes the date and the writer's address
- Placed at the top of the page
- Located at the left-hand margin
- Includes at least one inch from the top of the page
- Inside Address: Contains the recipient's address
- The name and address of the person or organization you are writing to
- If the recipient has a title, include it after the name.
- If the title is long, write it on the same line as the name.
- If writing to an organization or business, include only the organization's name and address, not the individual.
- Salutation: The greeting
- Use "Dear Mr./Ms./Mx." + recipient's name if known
- Option: if not known use "Dear Sir or Madam", "Dear Management" etc.
- Body: The main content of the letter
- Skip a line after each paragraph.
- Do not indent the paragraphs
- Closing: Words like "Sincerely", "Truly" etc.
- Capitalize the first word only
- Include a comma after the closing
- Signature: Typed name
- Leave four spaces underneath the closing.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential components of a business letter, including the heading, inside address, salutation, body, and closing. Understand the function and formatting of each part to effectively communicate in a professional setting.
