31. Which of the following would be an inappropriate salutation for an email to a professor you don't know well?
- C. 'Hey,'
- D. 'Hello Dr. Smith,'
- A. 'Dear Professor Smith,'
- B. 'Hi Professor Smith,'
व्याख्या: 'Hey' is overly casual and unprofessional for academic or formal correspondence.
32. The writer's signature in a formal letter should be placed:
- C. Between the complimentary close and the typed name.
- B. To the left of the salutation.
- D. At the top of the page.
- A. Above the complimentary close.
व्याख्या: You sign your name by hand above your typed full name, which follows the closing.
33. A letter requesting a professional's opinion of a former employee or student is a:
- A. Cover Letter
- D. Sales Letter
- B. Letter of Complaint
- C. Letter of Reference Request
व्याख्या: This formal request asks someone to act as a reference and provide a recommendation for you.
34. In the modified block format, which parts of the letter are typically indented or moved to the right?
- B. The recipient's address.
- C. The heading (sender's address and date) and the closing.
- A. The salutation and body paragraphs.
- D. The entire letter.
व्याख्या: Unlike the full block format, the modified block format aligns the heading and closing to the center or right, while body paragraphs remain left-aligned.
35. A letter of acceptance is written to:
- D. Inquire about a position.
- C. Apologize for a mistake.
- B. Formally agree to a job offer, invitation, or proposal.
- A. Complain about a rejected offer.
व्याख्या: This letter serves as official confirmation that you accept the terms of an offer that has been made to you.
36. What is the tone of a letter of condolence?
- A. Joyful and celebratory.
- D. Demanding and critical.
- B. Sincere, empathetic, and respectful.
- C. Humorous and light-hearted.
व्याख्या: A condolence letter expresses sympathy to someone who is grieving a loss and should be written with care and sincerity.
37. The abbreviation 'RSVP' on an invitation letter requests that the recipient:
- A. Bring a gift.
- B. Pay for the event.
- D. Arrive early.
- C. Reply to confirm attendance.
व्याख्या: RSVP comes from the French phrase 'Répondez s'il vous plaît,' which means 'Please respond'.
38. The body of a letter should ideally be:
- A. A single, very long paragraph.
- B. Divided into short, clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific point.
- C. Written entirely in bullet points.
- D. As vague as possible.
व्याख्या: Breaking the body into paragraphs improves readability and helps organize your thoughts logically.
39. What is a 'cover letter'?
- C. A formal complaint letter.
- D. The first page of a novel.
- A. A letter used to protect another document from damage.
- B. A letter sent with, and explaining the contents of, another document like a résumé.
व्याख्या: A cover letter introduces you and your purpose for writing, providing context for the attached document, most commonly in a job application.
40. Which of these salutations is most suitable for an informal letter to a friend?
- A. 'Respected Sir,'
- B. 'Dear Mr. Thompson,'
- C. 'Dear Alex,'
- D. 'To Whom It May Concern,'
व्याख्या: Using a person's first name is standard and appropriate for informal correspondence with friends and family.
