WorkKeys Business Writing 2 Flashcards
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Which subject line is most appropriate for an email requesting a schedule change?
Answer: Request to Change My Schedule — Week of March 15
A professional subject line is specific and informative. Option B clearly states the purpose and relevant time period.
An employee writes: "The meeting was bad and nobody liked it." Which revision is most professional for a workplace report?
Answer: The meeting received negative feedback from several attendees.
Professional writing avoids vague and emotional language. Option B uses objective, formal phrasing.
Which sentence uses correct grammar for a business email?
Answer: Please send the report to Dave and me by Friday.
"Me" is the correct object pronoun after the preposition "to." Test: "send it to me" — not "to I."
Which is the most professional closing for a business letter?
Answer: Sincerely,
"Sincerely," is the standard professional closing for formal business correspondence.
An employee writes: "I want to complain about always being assigned the worst tasks." What is the best professional revision?
Answer: I would like to discuss a more equitable distribution of task assignments.
Option B reframes the complaint constructively using neutral, solution-focused language.
A memo should open with which element?
Answer: A clear statement of purpose
Effective memos open with a clear statement of purpose so the reader immediately understands why they are reading it.