| Coverage : The Letter Writing Etiquette Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of proper manners with regard to writing letters.
The Letter Writing Quiz questions are carefully crafted so you can gauge how much you really know about this delicate craft. |
| 1. | What two factors should be a consideration when choosing the size of the paper you will use to write a letter on? |
| a. | | How much information you have to impart |
| b. | | How large or small you write |
| c. | | The size of your envelope |
| d. | | The formality of your letter
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| 2. | Traditionally, where should you plate the date on your letter? |
| a. | | On the top left of the paper |
| b. | | On the top right of the paper |
| c. | | At the end of the letter |
| d. | | On the bottom right
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| 3. | What is the chief difference between a letter of reference and a letter of recommendation? |
| a. | | A letter of reference provides background information on an applicant's work history |
| b. | | A letter of recommendation is specifically written to a named potential employer |
| c. | | A letter of reference is generic, while a letter of recommendation specifically recommends someone for a job |
| d. | | Nothing; it's just a difference in word play
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| 4. | Since postcards are small and less formal than a letter, it's perfectly appropriate to dispense with the traditional salutation and quickly move into the body of the note. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 5. | Etiquette experts say you are communicating yourself in the letters you write. Which of the following characteristics is not considered mirrored in your letter writing? |
| a. | | Appearance |
| b. | | Wealth |
| c. | | Taste |
| d. | | Character
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| 6. | Emily Post says what about a man's stationery? |
| a. | | It should be engraved |
| b. | | It should be conservative |
| c. | | It should be on traditional, letter-size paper |
| d. | | It should reflect something about his personal taste and style
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| 7. | In traditional letter writing etiquette, "respectfully" should never close the business letter of someone in what position? |
| a. | | Inferior |
| b. | | Superior |
| c. | | Equal to the recipient |
| d. | | Customer
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| 8. | Ideally, what word will always be included in closing a formal social note? |
| a. | | Very |
| b. | | Sincerely |
| c. | | Yours |
| d. | | Truly
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| 9. | Which of the following closing sentiments do experts say is inappropriate in personal letters? |
| a. | | "Warmly yours" |
| b. | | "Lovingly" |
| c. | | "Sincerely" |
| d. | | "Devotedly"
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| 10. | What is a "bread and butter" letter? |
| a. | | A basic personal letter, the type most people write most often |
| b. | | The standard form letter a company uses most often in its correspondance |
| c. | | A letter to a dinner host thanking them for a dinner party |
| d. | | A letter to a host with whom you stayed overnight at their home
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| 11. | How should you address the president of the United States in the body of a letter to him? |
| a. | | Mr. president |
| b. | | Dear sir |
| c. | | Sir |
| d. | | Mr. president Sir
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| 12. | How should you address your governor in the body of a letter to him or her? |
| a. | | Sir or madam |
| b. | | Your excellency |
| c. | | Your highness |
| d. | | Mr. or Ms. Governor
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| 13. | Many years ago, etiquette experts strongly cautioned women from ever writing letters to who? |
| a. | | Men |
| b. | | Their ministers or priests |
| c. | | Elected officials |
| d. | | Anyone of inferior birth (ie., their servants or maids)
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| 14. | In writing love letters, the writer should be aware that the letter prominently features what one important quality? |
| a. | | Heartfelt declaration of love |
| b. | | Honesty |
| c. | | Astute observations appreciated by the receiver |
| d. | | Humor
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| 15. | A handwritten letter can always be substituted for email, even if responding to an email. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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