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FORMAL CORRESPONDENCE - how much do you know?

Quiz by Vanessa Robinson

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  • Q1
    Is it OK to use the word 'thanks' in formal correspondence?
    No
    Doesn't matter
    Yes
    45s
  • Q2
    It is not necessary to use 'please' or 'thank you' if making a request (verzoek) or thanking the recipient?
    No
    Yes
    45s
  • Q3
    Is it better to use words such as 'might', 'may', 'should' or 'would' when writing a formal letter?
    Yes
    No
    Doesn't matter
    45s
  • Q4
    If you are making an urgent request (dwingend verzoek) is it common practice to use 'please', 'would' or 'could'?
    Yes
    Doesn't matter
    No
    45s
  • Q5
    Which of the following titles would you use when addressing an unmarried (adult) woman?
    Miss
    Ms
    Mrs
    45s
  • Q6
    Which of theses addresses look right to you?
    Ms V Robinson Monarch Airlines 1 Crown Way Luton Airport Luton LU3 6FR
    Monarch Airlines Crown Way 1 Luton Airport LU3 6FR Luton Ms V Robinson
    Monarch Airlines Ms V Robinson Crown Way 1 Luton Airport LU3 6FR Luton
    45s
  • Q7
    Should you write the entire (volledig) name of the town or city in capital letters?
    Doesn't matter
    No
    Yes
    45s
  • Q8
    Which of these dates is written correctly?
    21-08-2021
    21 august 2021, Hertford
    21st of August 2021
    45s
  • Q9
    What can we write after 'Dear', if we do not know the name of the person we are writing to:
    Don't write anything
    Dear Mr and Mrs
    Dear Sir, Dear Madam, Dear Sir/Madam
    45s
  • Q10
    Should you use a comma after the salutataion?
    Yes and No
    Yes
    No
    45s
  • Q11
    What words can you use to denote what the letter is about?
    You don't need to write anything
    Subject: or Re:
    45s
  • Q12
    Which of these valedictions should you use if you have used 'Dear Sir/Madam' as salutation?
    Yours sincerely
    Yours faithfully
    45s
  • Q13
    What is the abbreviation (afkorting) for enclosure?
    Enclosures
    Encl:
    You don't need to write anything
    45s
  • Q14
    Have you learned anything from doing this quiz?
    No
    Yes
    I don't understand the question
    45s

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