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Which of the following best describes a typewriter?
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?
When were the first commercial typewriters introduced?
- End of the nineteenth century
- 1874 (correct)
- 1980s
- Mid-1880s
What was the typewriter widely used for?
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?
What caused typewriters to be largely supplanted in offices?
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When did typewriters become common in offices in the United States?
When did typewriters become common in offices in the United States?
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Which type of communication is a formal business letter typically used for?
Which type of communication is a formal business letter typically used for?
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What is one reason why business letters are so formal and structured?
What is one reason why business letters are so formal and structured?
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What is one way in which business letters can be used?
What is one way in which business letters can be used?
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What is one characteristic of effective business letter writing?
What is one characteristic of effective business letter writing?
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What is one reason why business letters can still have a friendly tone?
What is one reason why business letters can still have a friendly tone?
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