Emails and Rhythm
Which syllable carries the word stress in the word “inexpensive”?
pen
What is the verb in this sentence: “Mary hates cake”?
Hates
Give an example of an imperative sentence.
Go to the back of the room.
Describe a memo as talked about in class.
An electronic message that is from one person to many people within the same company.
How many days are in a normal calendar year?
365
Which of the following is not a type of sound in English: unstressed, business, stressed, or important?
Business
Give an example of a compound-complex sentence.
I went to the movies because I want a hamburger, and I bought two of them once I was there.
Give an example of an imperative sentence using the word “please.”
Please go to the back of the room.
What are the four parts of a memo?
A header, tell me why you are writing, tell me more, tell me what you or I should do
What phrase that we talked about in class means contrasting information?
However...
English is a __________ (stressed, analyzed, or musical) language.
Musical
How many sentence types are there in English?
4
Give an example of the last part of an email using the imperative form.
Please call me by 5 pm.
What is a usual description of an email according to this class?
An electronic message that is from one person to one or more people inside or outside of the company. People can also reply back.
If a company starts its fiscal year on July 1st, what months are in its third quarter?
January, February, and March
What do we call the lines in this sentence: I’m moving | to Miami Beach. | It’s always warm | in Miami. | ?
Word groups
What is the definition of income as discussed in class?
A company's total earnings or profit
Can a company have a positive cash flow but negative income?
Yes
What do we call the “TO/FROM/DATE/SUBJECT” on the top of a memo?
A header
What is a note according to our class?
A short message that clearly and concisely summarizes important ideas.
What are the three parts of an email as discussed in class?
Why are you sending this to me?
Tell me about the situation. What happened?
c. What should happen next? What are you going to do, or what do you want me to do?
What is the definition of revenue as discussed in class?
The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations
What is the definition of cash flow according to our class?
The total amount of money flowing into and out of a business
What does an email have that a memo does not?
A closing
What is a fiscal year according to our class?
A 12-month period chosen by a company to report its financial information