Workplace Skills: Polite and Professional Messages Quiz

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1. Which sentence is most appropriate for a professional email?

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Professional writing is polite, clear, and respectful.

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Workplace Skills: Polite and Professional Messages Quiz - Quiz

How do you communicate respect and clarity in a work environment? In this polite professional messages quiz, you'll focus on the essential language needed for emails, memos, and feedback. You'll practice using indirect language and appropriate phrasing to craft clear and polite professional messages. Each question boosts your practical workplace... see moreskills.
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2. A business email should begin with a __________ greeting, such as “Dear Mr. Thompson.”

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Business emails use formal greetings.

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3. Which sentence avoids slang?

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Professional writing avoids slang and informal expressions.

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4. The main purpose of business writing is to communicate clearly and professionally.

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Business writing focuses on clarity, tone, and purpose.

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5. Which sentence is written in a professional tone?

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The sentence is polite and clear.

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6. Match each phrase to how it fits in professional writing.

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Informal expressions should be avoided in professional settings.

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7. Which document is commonly used in professional settings?

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Memos are standard in business communication.

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8. Audience awareness helps writers adjust tone and purpose.

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Professional writing should match the audience’s expectations.

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9. Professional writing should be clear and __________ rather than emotional or vague.

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Clarity and conciseness are key goals.

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10. Which sentence best fits a professional memo?

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Professional writing is neutral and specific.

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11. Which word choices are most appropriate for professional writing? (Select TWO answers)

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Specific, formal vocabulary is preferred.

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12. Which sentence avoids unnecessary emotion?

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Professional tone remains calm and objective.

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13. Which sentence best demonstrates professionalism?

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The sentence is respectful and precise.

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14. The most appropriate tone for a cover letter is __________.

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Cover letters require a formal, respectful tone.

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15. A professional email should end with a polite __________, such as “Thanks.”

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Formal closings are expected in business communication.

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Which sentence is most appropriate for a professional email?
A business email should begin with a __________ greeting, such as...
Which sentence avoids slang?
The main purpose of business writing is to communicate clearly and...
Which sentence is written in a professional tone?
Match each phrase to how it fits in professional writing.
Which document is commonly used in professional settings?
Audience awareness helps writers adjust tone and purpose.
Professional writing should be clear and __________ rather than...
Which sentence best fits a professional memo?
Which word choices are most appropriate for professional writing?...
Which sentence avoids unnecessary emotion?
Which sentence best demonstrates professionalism?
The most appropriate tone for a cover letter is __________.
A professional email should end with a polite __________, such as...
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