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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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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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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 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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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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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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Read the first paragraph from a letter arguing for pothole repairs.It’s that time of year again, known locally as “pothole season.” Each winter, harsh weather, snow plows, and salt on the roads work together to create potholes. Now that the snow is melting, this year’s potholes are being revealed. So far, the large pothole on Main Street has caused two flat tires and a big traffic snarl. And that’s just one pothole among the many that riddle the downtown area.

A
a formal tone
B
a main problem
C
the author’s viewpoint
D
the effects of the problem
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Read the paragraph from an e-mail.(1) The torrential rain that postponed the festival has finally ceased, but it left a trail of disaster. (2) Rescheduling the annual Pickle Palooza is going to be a huge undertaking. (3) The ceremonial pickle podium floated off during the downpour and hasn’t been seen since. (4) A flock of ducks have taken up residence on it and have been chasing off anyone who comes near them. (5) And, there is a puddle the size of a small lake where the festival field was.

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1, 3, 4, 2, 5
B
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
C
3, 1, 2, 4, 5
D
4, 5, 1, 2, 3

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