AnswersAZ-English Language Arts 9 BDescriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton

Writing an E-mail about an Important Issue Answers

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When writing a formal letter or e-mail, what kind of words should the writer use to convey a formal tone? Check all that apply.confidentdramaticpolitesentimentalseriousunemotional

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confident
B
dramatic
C
polite
D
sentimental
E
serious
F
unemotional
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In any kind of formal writing, the writer should be sure to use a formal , or attitude, toward the subject.

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Which is the correct format for a formal letter?

A
heading, salutation, body, closing, contact information
B
salutation, heading, body, closing, signature
C
heading, salutation, body, closing, signature
D
salutation, body, closing, signature, contact information
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Which part of a formal e-mail is optional?

A
the closing
B
the contact information
C
the person’s last name
D
the salutation
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Read the e-mail.In the interest of public safety, Griffin Avenue should have a traffic light installed. There have been many traffic accidents recently at Griffin Avenue and 32nd Street. Statistics show that overall traffic in the area has also increased.Installing a traffic signal at Roman Avenue reduced accidents by ten percent, so it is likely that installing one at Griffin Avenue, which has similar conditions, will also result in fewer accidents. At your next council meeting, please consider my suggestion for making this intersection safer.

A
Due to the number of accidents, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue needs a traffic light.
B
Since Roman Avenue has a traffic light, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue also deserves one.
C
Due to the fact that 32nd Street and Roman Avenue have traffic lights, the writer wants one for Griffin Avenue.
D
Since the overall traffic has increased on Griffin Avenue and 32nd Street, putting a traffic light there will reduce traffic.
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Read the prompt for a formal e-mail.Write a letter to the school board in which you propose turning part of the schoolyard into a garden.

A
to identify the school board’s problem
B
to solve the school board’s problem
C
to entertain the school board
D
to persuade the school board
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What should the writer include in the second body paragraph of an e-mail that addresses a problem? Check all that apply.a clear viewpoint on the probleman explanation of the problemthe importance of solving the problem a clear solution to the problemsome of the effects of the problem

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a clear viewpoint on the problem
B
an explanation of the problem
C
the importance of solving the problem
D
a clear solution to the problem
E
some of the effects of the problem
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Read the sentence.You have to agree that paving over that muddy, gross area where we wait before school is a good idea.

A
Please review our suggestion for paving over the muddy area where students wait before school.
B
You know, you should consider paving over the area where we wait before school because it’s gross.
C
Please note our awesome suggestion for paving over the gross area where we wait before school.
D
Paving over that muddy area where students wait before school is obviously a smart plan.
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Read the excerpt from a formal letter.The woods behind the high school have become littered with trash. The students at the school are partly responsible for the problem. We are often careless with our trash when we are in the schoolyard. Since we helped make the mess, we should organize a clean-up day.

A
The woods behind the high school have become littered with trash.
B
As students at the school, we are partly responsible for the problem.
C
We are often careless with our trash when we are in the schoolyard.
D
Since we helped make the mess, we should organize a clean-up day.
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What should the writer include in the second body paragraph of an e-mail that addresses a problem? Check all that apply.a clear viewpoint on the probleman explanation of the problemthe importance of solving the problem a clear solution to the problemsome of the effects of the problem

A
a clear viewpoint on the problem
B
an explanation of the problem
C
the importance of solving the problem
D
a clear solution to the problem
E
some of the effects of the problem
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bodyheadingsalutationsignature

A
body
B
heading
C
salutation
D
signature
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When writing a formal letter or e-mail, what kind of words should the writer use to convey a formal tone? Check all that apply.confidentdramaticpolitesentimentalseriousunemotional

A
confident
B
dramatic
C
polite
D
sentimental
E
serious
F
unemotional
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Read the prompt for a formal e-mail.Write a letter to the school board in which you propose turning part of the schoolyard into a garden.

A
to identify the school board’s problem
B
to solve the school board’s problem
C
to entertain the school board
D
to persuade the school board
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Read the sentence from a letter.Harrington City park has recently become quite run-down.This sentence is an example of the writer’s________, or perspective on the topic.

A
viewpoint
B
argument
C
tone
D
objective
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Read the salutation from a formal letter.Dear Dr. GarciaWhat is the correct way to punctuate the salutation?

A
Dear Dr. Garcia.
B
Dear Dr. Garcia,
C
Dear Dr. Garcia;
D
Dear Dr. Garcia:
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In any kind of formal writing, the writer should be sure to use a formal , or attitude, toward the subject.

Answer not available
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Read the e-mail.In the interest of public safety, Griffin Avenue should have a traffic light installed. There have been many traffic accidents recently at Griffin Avenue and 32nd Street. Statistics show that overall traffic in the area has also increased.Installing a traffic signal at Roman Avenue reduced accidents by ten percent, so it is likely that installing one at Griffin Avenue, which has similar conditions, will also result in fewer accidents. At your next council meeting, please consider my suggestion for making this intersection safer.

A
Due to the number of accidents, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue needs a traffic light.
B
Since Roman Avenue has a traffic light, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue also deserves one.
C
Due to the fact that 32nd Street and Roman Avenue have traffic lights, the writer wants one for Griffin Avenue.
D
Since the overall traffic has increased on Griffin Avenue and 32nd Street, putting a traffic light there will reduce traffic.

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