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Common Mistakes in Emails
Common Mistakes in Emails
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Session 4: Write emails using the right etiquette.
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1
We use a
comma
to
separate items
in a list.
Example:
I worked with a similar client last year, and their rates went up 20%...
It will be our boss's birthday so we have to buy a cake, soda, and napkins.
2
If we go overboard with
exclamation marks
, we'll come across as
professional
and
serious
people.
True
False
3
If it's a
formal email
, use a ______.
dash (-)
comma (,)
colon (:)
4
We use a
comma
... before
coordinating conjunction
that's connecting two independent clauses.
Example:
I worked with a similar client last year, and their open rates went up.
After improving their subject line, open rates improved dramatically.
We have to present a project, a proposal, as well as a report.
5
How do we call the
links
that are
shortened
?
hyperlinks
links??
webpage
shortened URLs
6
Every line should
end
with a/an ____________...
terminal punctuation mark
emoji :)
bad word :(
7
A
semicolon
can
act as a
comma
.
True
False
8
This is how your
URL
should look in an email:
True
False
9
If it's a
casual email
, use a _______.
dash (-)
colon (:)
comma (,)
10
We use a
comma
after a
dependent clause
at
the beginning
of a sentence.
True
False
11
Capitalize
the
first letter
of the
first word in a sentence
and
proper nouns
.
True
False
12
Choose the sentences that are capitalizing correctly...
My Mother Is British, And My Father Is Dutch.
My favorite author is Jane Austen.
We experienced some beautiful Southern California weather last fall.
Pets are welcome at Google.
13
Terminal punctuation mark
can be...
an exclamation mark
a question mark
a happy face :)
a period
14
We use a
dash
, when we are close on terms with someone.
False
True
15
How many rules did we look at?
7
6
4
5
