Vocabulary
Which is usually sent first? The meeting minutes or the meeting agenda?
The meeting minutes
What is the main difference between the modal verbs can and could?
Can is used in the present tense; could is used in the past tense
Give an example of one of the semi-modal verbs we studied in class.
Have to, Need to, Ought to, To be going to, To be able to
Dear Mr. X/Dear Ms. X
What is the opposite of an email inbox?
Outbox
Explain the "Plug it In" rule for modal verbs.
Modal verbs do not need to be changed or altered at all, they just need to be plugged into a sentence exactly as they are.
What is the key difference between modal verbs and semi-modal verbs?
Semi-modal verbs are conjugated and follow typical grammar rules; pure modal verbs do not.
What kind of tone should you adopt in a professional email?
Professional and neutral, but still with some warmth
What is they key difference between Cc and Bcc in emails?
Bcc copies an additional recipient without the other participants knowing or seeing
Cc allows other recipients to see everyone that was copied
Give an example of a modal verb that could be used to make a polite request.
May, Could, Would
How do you negate a semi-modal verb?
Using the auxiliary verb do/does
Do not/does not + semi-modal verb
Give an example of a professional closing salutation
Best Regards, Sincerely, Warm Regards
What is the difference between the verbs attend and assist in English?
Attend = to go to a class, meeting, etc. as a participant
Assist = to help
Give an example of a modal verb that is used to express obligation.
Must, Will, Should
How do you ask a question using a semi-modal verb?
Using the auxiliary do/does
Do/does + subject + semi-modal verb
What information is in the body of an email?
Introducing yourself, stating your purpose, and all other essential information
Explain the two definitions of the word agenda.
A program for a class, meeting, etc.
A small planning notebook used to right down dates, homework, obligations, etc.
What are the three categories of modal verbs?
Possibility, Obligation, Interdiction
What is a phrasal verb? Are semi-modals examples of phrasal verbs?
A phrasal verb is a verb containing more than one word. Yes, semi-modal verbs are phrasal verbs.
What is a pre-closing remark?