📧Professional Emails
Question: What part of a professional email should clearly summarize the purpose of the message?
The Subject Line
Question: True or False: Using “LOL” and “OMG” is appropriate when emailing your boss.
Answer: False.
Question: Choose the correct word:
“Make sure _____ presentation is ready before the meeting.”
Your or You're
Answer: Your
Question: What is wrong with this professional email opening?
“hey mrs smith”
It is too casual and improperly capitalized. A better version would be “Dear Mrs. Smith,” or “Hello Mrs. Smith,”
What is the name of the restaurant on Lake Opeka. (Hint: It is built inside an old church)
Foxtail on The Lake
Question: Name one appropriate way to begin a professional business email.
“Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]” or “Hello [First Name].”
Question: What should you always do before hitting “send” to catch spelling and grammar errors?
Answer: Proofread the email.
Question: Choose the correct word:
“_____ going to need two copies of the report.”
Your or You're
Answer: You’re
Question: Fix the grammar mistake:
“Your going to need to submit the report tomorrow.”
Answer: “You’re going to need to submit the report tomorrow.”
How Old is Mr. Tenuta ?
23
Question: Where should the main purpose of your email be stated?
Clearly in the first paragraph.
Question: Why should you avoid writing a professional email in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS?
Answer: It can look like you are shouting.
Question: Choose the correct words:
“The manager needs _____ talk _____ the _____ new employees.”
To v Too v Two
Make sure you have an answer for each blank
Answer: to, to, two
Question: Fix this sentence:
“THE MEETING IS AT 9 AM!!!”
“The meeting is at 9:00 a.m.”
The all-caps writing should be removed because it can appear as though the sender is shouting.
Who is the last MVP the Chicago Bull had
Derrick Rose
Question: Name the five essential components of a professional business email.
Subject line, professional greeting, body paragraphs, professional closing, and your full name/contact information.
Question: Give three characteristics of appropriate professional email tone and language.
Answer: Any three: complete sentences, proper grammar, polite/respectful language, concise wording, necessary information, and courtesy such as “please” and “thank you.”
“The company updated _____ website because _____ launching a new product.”
Its or It's
Answer: its; it’s
Question: Identify four problems with this email:
Subject: hey
yo can u send me the report??? i need it 2 finish my project thx
If you were to take the train from Park Ridge to Chicago, which train station would you end up at?
Ogilvie Transportation Center