Rules Of Personal Business Letters Quiz

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    What horizontal alignment should be used for all lines typed?

    • Left align
    • Center align
    • Right align
    • Justify align
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Dive into the art of effective communication with the "Rules of Personal Business Letters Quiz," where the written word takes center stage. This quiz is your key to unraveling the intricacies of crafting personal business letters with finesse and precision. Explore questions designed to test your knowledge of the rules that govern the structure, tone, and etiquette of personal correspondence in the business realm.

Navigate through scenarios that require you to make decisions on salutations, content organization, and language choices, and discover the subtleties that transform a simple letter into a powerful business communication tool.

Click to embark on the "Rules of Personal Business Letters" quiz adventure, where each question is a stepping stone toward honing your skills in written communication. Test your knowledge, refine your letter-writing expertise, and let this quiz be your guide to mastering the rules that elevate personal business letters to a level of polished professionalism.

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  • 2. 

    Which punctuation mark follows the word in the memo heading? 

    • Colon (:)

    • Semicolon (;)

    • Comma (,)

    • Hyphen (-)

    Correct Answer
    A. Colon (:)
    Explanation
    The memo heading typically requires a punctuation mark that separates the heading from the content. The most common punctuation mark used for this purpose is a colon (:). A colon is used to introduce or emphasize the information that follows it. In the context of a memo heading, a colon is used to indicate that the heading is a title or a subject, and the content that follows will provide further details or explanation. Therefore, a colon is the appropriate punctuation mark to follow the word in the memo heading.

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  • 3. 

    The enclosure notation represents:

    • The writer would like closer to a situation.

    • That there is something else besides the letter included in the envelope.

    • The typist name.

    • A document physically attached to the letter.

    Correct Answer
    A. That there is something else besides the letter included in the envelope.
    Explanation
    The enclosure notation represents that there is something else besides the letter included in the envelope. This notation is used to indicate that additional documents or items are enclosed with the letter, ensuring that the recipient is aware of the additional content. It is a way of providing a heads-up to the recipient about the presence of extra materials in the envelope.

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  • 4. 

    What is a personal business letter?

    • A letter to deal with business of a personal nature from you and typed on plain paper

    • A formal letter from a business to you that is typed on business letterhead

    • A letter written from you to a friend about a business deal that is written on lined paper

    • A letter to deal with business of a formal nature from you and written on lined paper

    Correct Answer
    A. A letter to deal with business of a personal nature from you and typed on plain paper
    Explanation
    A personal business letter refers to a letter that deals with business matters of a personal nature, and it is typed on plain paper. This type of letter is typically written by an individual to address personal business concerns, such as inquiries, requests, or communication related to personal finances, employment, or other personal matters. The use of plain paper instead of business letterhead suggests that the letter is not an official communication from a business entity, but rather a personal correspondence.

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  • 5. 

    What vertical allignment should be used in a personal business letter? (File -> Page Setup)

    • Top

    • Center

    • Justified

    • Bottom

    Correct Answer
    A. Center
    Explanation
    In a personal business letter, the vertical alignment that should be used is center. This means that the text will be positioned in the middle of the page vertically. Center alignment gives the letter a balanced and professional appearance, making it visually appealing to the reader. It ensures that the content is easily readable and creates a neat and organized layout for the letter.

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  • 6. 

    How many parts are there to a personal business letter?

    • 3 - salutation, body, complimentary close

    • 5 - addresses, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature

    • 7 - addresses, date, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, attachment/enclosure notation

    • 9 - return address, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, typed name, attachment/enclosure notation

    Correct Answer
    A. 9 - return address, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, typed name, attachment/enclosure notation
    Explanation
    A personal business letter typically consists of nine parts. These include the return address, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, typed name, and attachment/enclosure notation. The return address is the sender's address, while the inside address is the recipient's address. The salutation is the greeting, followed by the body of the letter which contains the main message. The complimentary close is a polite ending phrase, and the signature is the sender's name. The typed name is included if the letter is printed or typed, and the attachment/enclosure notation indicates if any additional documents are included with the letter.

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  • 7. 

    What is open punctuation?

    • No punctuation is used anywhere in the letter

    • A colon is used after the salutation and a comma is used after the complimentary close

    • No punctuation is used after the salutation or complimentary close

    • Writer choses what punctuation to use and where to use it

    Correct Answer
    A. No punctuation is used after the salutation or complimentary close
    Explanation
    Open punctuation refers to the practice of not using any punctuation after the salutation or complimentary close in a letter. This means that there is no comma, colon, or any other punctuation mark used in these specific places. Open punctuation gives a more casual and informal tone to the letter, and it is a style choice where the writer has the freedom to decide whether or not to use punctuation and where to use it in the rest of the letter.

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  • 8. 

    How many blank lines are between the return address and the date?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    There are no blank lines between the return address and the date.

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