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The Typewriter Trivia Challenge

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Which of the following best describes a typewriter?

A device used for printing characters on paper using ink

A device used for striking an inked ribbon against paper

A device used for writing personal handwritten correspondence

A device used for typing characters mechanically or electromechanically (correct)

When were the first commercial typewriters introduced?

End of the nineteenth century

1874 (correct)

1980s

Mid-1880s

What was the typewriter widely used for?

Preparing written assignments in schools

Typing professional correspondence

Printing documents in offices

All writing other than personal handwritten correspondence (correct)

What caused typewriters to be largely supplanted in offices?

Personal computers running word processing software Signup and view all the answers

When did typewriters become common in offices in the United States?

After the mid-1880s Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication is a formal business letter typically used for?

Communication with another company Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why business letters are so formal and structured?

To follow a specific format Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which business letters can be used?

To write cover letters Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of effective business letter writing?

Being concise and clear Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why business letters can still have a friendly tone?

To establish a personal connection Signup and view all the answers