APTIS Formal and Informal Emails 2

Question 1

Which closing is most appropriate for a formal business email?

Accepted Answer

Yours sincerely,

Answer

'Yours sincerely,' is the standard formal closing when you know the recipient's name.

Question 2

In a formal email, how should you address someone whose name you do not know?

Accepted Answer

To Whom It May Concern,

Answer

'To Whom It May Concern,' is used when the recipient's name is unknown in formal writing.

Question 3

Which sentence is written in an appropriately informal style for a friendly email?

Accepted Answer

Just wanted to let you know about the party!

Answer

Informal emails use casual, conversational language like 'Just wanted to let you know.'

Question 4

What is the purpose of the subject line in an email?

Accepted Answer

To summarize the email's main topic

Answer

The subject line gives a brief summary of the email's content so the reader knows what to expect.

Question 5

Which phrase would you use to make a polite request in a formal email?

Accepted Answer

Could you please send me the report?

Answer

Formal requests use polite modal verbs like 'Could you please...' to show respect.

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