C2 Communication and Documentation 3

Question 1

In formal correspondence, what is the correct closing for a letter that begins 'Dear Sir or Madam'?

Accepted Answer

Yours faithfully

Answer

In British formal convention, 'Yours faithfully' is used when the recipient is unknown (Dear Sir/Madam), while 'Yours sincerely' is used when the recipient is named.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of nominalization, commonly used to create a formal written style?

Accepted Answer

A decision on the proposal will be made by the committee.

Answer

Nominalization replaces a verb phrase ('will decide') with a noun form ('a decision'), creating the impersonal, formal tone characteristic of official documentation.

Question 3

A project update email states: 'We are on track, mostly.' What is the primary problem with this phrase in professional communication?

Accepted Answer

The hedging qualifier 'mostly' introduces ambiguity without specifying what is off track.

Answer

In professional documentation, vague qualifiers like 'mostly' create uncertainty; the writer should specify which element is not on track and explain the impact.

Question 4

When preparing meeting minutes, which item is least essential to include?

Accepted Answer

A verbatim transcript of every speaker's words

Answer

Minutes capture decisions, actions, and key points, not verbatim speech; a full transcript is unnecessarily long and impractical for ongoing reference.

Question 5

Which citation style is most commonly required in US social science academic documentation?

Accepted Answer

APA (American Psychological Association)

Answer

APA style is the standard for psychology, education, and most social sciences in the US, governing both in-text citations and the reference list.

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C2 Communication and Documentation 3