Greetings
when writing a woman whose last name is Jones
Dear Ms. Jones
Smoking on public buses is really excusable
inexcusable
area with dense population, lots of buildings, and public transportation
What is a city?
My roommate smokes. It really bugs me.
My roommate's smoking really bothers me.
When writing a man you don't know
Dear Sir or To whom it may concern:
Littering is responsible.
What is irresponsible?
Area with farms and not a lot of people
What is rural?
My students watch videos in class. It annoys me.
My students' watching videos in class annoys me.
When writing to a man named Steven Bass
Dear Mr. Bass:
When a salesperson is rude, they are respectful.
What is disrespectful?
someone who steals small items from stores
What is a shoplifter?
I don't appreciate it. You left your dirty socks on the floor.
I don't appreciate your leaving dirty socks on the floor.
When you don't know if the person you are writing is male or female
To whom it may concern:
Air pollution is pleasant.
What is unpleasant?
Someone who a thief will victimize:
a) An easy target
b) A bully
c) A robber
An easy target
I was really upset about it. She didn't call me.
I was really upset about her not calling me.
when writing to a physician whose family name is Smith
Dear Dr. Smith:
Charging tourists higher prices is honest.
What is dishonest?
a suspicious person is someone who
a) does not trust anyone
b) you shouldn't trust
c) has done something wrong
does not trust anyone
Parents allow their children to talk loudly in restaurants. It's inexcusable.
Parents' allowing their children to talk loudly in restaurants is inexcusable.