Letter Basics
You'll find the recipient's address here.
Inscription
The earliest form of letters were ________ carved on clay tablets.
cuneiform
Is a transmittal letter necessary when sending an email with an attachment?
No
What traditional Japanese art form involves writing poetry on decorative paper?
Haiku
What phobia is the fear of receiving mail?
Epistophobia
This section wraps up the letter and expresses well wishes.
Complimentary Close
What ancient civilization is credited with developing the earliest postal system?
Egyptians
A transmittal letter is always addressed to whom?
The recipient of the attached document
In Italy, what special day is traditionally dedicated to writing love letters?
Valentine's Day
What percentage of the world's mail is estimated to be addressed to Santa Claus each year?
2%
What is the section at the top of a letter that includes the writer's address and the date?
Letterhead
What electronic communication system emerged in the 1960s, allowing for the exchange of messages between computers?
Email/Electronic Mail
When sending multiple documents, can one transmittal letter cover them all?
Yes
What disappearing ink was once commonly used for secret messages?
Lemon Juice
What unusual greeting was once common in ancient Roman letters?
"Langga, nikaon na ka?"
Correct Answer is: "If you are well, it is well"
This part contains the main message of the letter.
Body
In 1862, the novelist Victor Hugo famously wrote the world's shortest letter. It was written to his publisher to ask how his new book was selling. All he wrote in the letter was ____.
"?"
What formatting style is recommended for a transmittal letter?
Professional, Business-like
_____ are a modern way to express emotions in text.
"Emoji"
What country has the highest average number of letters written per person each year?
Switzerland
This part of the letter formally introduces the writer to the recipient.
Salutation
What invention in the late 19th century revolutionized long-distance communication?
Telephone
A transmittal letter should be brief and to the point. Ideally, it shouldn't be longer than how many pages?
One Page
The term _____ refers to someone you exchange letters with regularly.
"pen pal"
What famous fictional character is known for receiving a large amount of fan mail?
Santa Claus