WorkKeys Business Writing 2

Question 1

Which subject line is most appropriate for an email requesting a schedule change?

Accepted Answer

Request to Change My Schedule — Week of March 15

Answer

A professional subject line is specific and informative. Option B clearly states the purpose and relevant time period.

Question 2

An employee writes: "The meeting was bad and nobody liked it." Which revision is most professional for a workplace report?

Accepted Answer

The meeting received negative feedback from several attendees.

Answer

Professional writing avoids vague and emotional language. Option B uses objective, formal phrasing.

Question 3

Which sentence uses correct grammar for a business email?

Accepted Answer

Please send the report to Dave and me by Friday.

Answer

"Me" is the correct object pronoun after the preposition "to." Test: "send it to me" — not "to I."

Question 4

Which is the most professional closing for a business letter?

Accepted Answer

Sincerely,

Answer

"Sincerely," is the standard professional closing for formal business correspondence.

Question 5

An employee writes: "I want to complain about always being assigned the worst tasks." What is the best professional revision?

Accepted Answer

I would like to discuss a more equitable distribution of task assignments.

Answer

Option B reframes the complaint constructively using neutral, solution-focused language.

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