10 Questions
Which of the following best describes a typewriter?
A device used for typing characters mechanically or electromechanically
When were the first commercial typewriters introduced?
1874
What was the typewriter widely used for?
All writing other than personal handwritten correspondence
What caused typewriters to be largely supplanted in offices?
Personal computers running word processing software
When did typewriters become common in offices in the United States?
After the mid-1880s
Which type of communication is a formal business letter typically used for?
Communication with another company
What is one reason why business letters are so formal and structured?
To follow a specific format
What is one way in which business letters can be used?
To write cover letters
What is one characteristic of effective business letter writing?
Being concise and clear
What is one reason why business letters can still have a friendly tone?
To establish a personal connection
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