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1. What is a useful last thing to do before sending out any e-mail?

Reading the e-mail for removing any spelling and grammatical errors to simplify the message.

Checking the recipient's e-mail address.

Checking if all the required documents/f‌iles are attached with the e-mail.

All of the above.

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above.

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2. Why is it important to be careful with formatting when sending an e-mail message?

It's not you who can format in any style you like, as the recipient will find a way to understand the message.

Because the recipient may not be able to read certain fonts or formats on his or her computer

It is polite, and looks heater, especially if you use pretty colors.

None of the above.

Answer

Correct Answer: Because the recipient may not be able to read certain fonts or formats on his or her computer

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3. Which of the following is the best advice when writing a business e-mail?

To use italics, colors and special fonts because people like to see them.

To keep the information relatively short, precise and always polite, with simple questions relating to what you expect to happen.

To make detailed demands in long paragraphs, with the implication of wrongdoing on the part of the receiver.

None of the above.

Answer

Correct Answer: To keep the information relatively short, precise and always polite, with simple questions relating to what you expect to happen.

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4. When writing an e-mail, it is generally a good idea for your paragraphs to be .

long

short

in large font, making them easier to read

always indented

None of the above.

Answer

Correct Answer: short

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5. What should you do if you do not want to type your name at the end of every email you send?

Only Sign e-mails which you send to business associates.

Do not sign at all as people know who the e-mail is from, courtesy your return e-mail address.

Include the 'from' information in the subject line, so you can save the time of 'signing' the e-mail.

Create a signature that will get automatically attached to every email you send.

Answer

Correct Answer: Create a signature that will get automatically attached to every email you send.

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6. Which of the following is the best technique for sending a large e-mail attachment?

Simply attach it and send it.

First, e-mail the other party to ensure their connection can handle a large download.

Break the attachment into several smaller downloads, or 'zip' the f‌ile, if possible.

Send a part of it, and wait for a request for the remaining part.

Answer

Correct Answer: Break the attachment into several smaller downloads, or 'zip' the f‌ile, if possible.

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7. When e-mailing or posting online, which of the following options is an alternative to the use of bold or italic styles for the purpose of emphasizing the message?

Use capitals

Use color

Use carefully chosen words and phrases, so that the meaning is clear and not ambiguous and unlikely to cause misunderstandings.

Draw a picture and insert it around the text.

None of the above.

Answer

Correct Answer: Use carefully chosen words and phrases, so that the meaning is clear and not ambiguous and unlikely to cause misunderstandings.

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8. What does "spamming" mean, and is it good or bad netiquette?

Sending online presents or ‘spam' to your co-workers and friends (good netiquette).

Sending unsolicited emails or communications to people online (bad netiquette).

Both a and b, depending on the context.

Same as 'flaming' (good netiquette).

Same as 'e-mail jousting' (bad netiquette).

Answer

Correct Answer: Sending unsolicited emails or communications to people online (bad netiquette).

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9. Why is it always good to use proper grammar and correct spelling in Internet postings such as message boards?

People who are non-native English speakers will understand your writing easily.

Good grammar and spelling keep ambiguity to a minimum, thereby communicating the message more clearly.

You do not want to be embarrassed.

It is good manners, and you can be proud of yourself.

You are always morallyjudged by how many typos you make.

Answer

Correct Answer: Good grammar and spelling keep ambiguity to a minimum, thereby communicating the message more clearly.

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10. What does it mean to 'respect somebody else's bandwidth'?

To measure the width of the desktop PC in comparison to a laptop of the same brand.

To open doors for them to f‌it through, a reference specifically to the real rather than the virtual world.

To be conscious of how much storage space you are controlling in any given communication. since everyone has the limited space.

To allow them two communications for every single communication of your own.

None of the above.

Answer

Correct Answer: To be conscious of how much storage space you are controlling in any given communication. since everyone has the limited space.

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11. What does "flaming" or "to flame" mean in the online world?

Flaming means to deliver a strongly held Opinion without holding back any emotion, often offending the person who is 'f‌lamed‘.

To grow angry and increasingly upset by a message you have received.

To grow red in the face, embarrassed by certain online content.

To cause a shutdown of your computer by accident.

Answer

Correct Answer: Flaming means to deliver a strongly held Opinion without holding back any emotion, often offending the person who is 'f‌lamed‘.

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12.
Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
No other but the of bilateral talks only can reconcile the issue.

red herring. Prevarication

rationale. Pursuance

endeavor. perseverance

schema, premise

Answer

Correct Answer:

rationale. Pursuance

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13.
Choose the option which completes the following sentence:
Many cynics regard traditional philosophies as too abstract and remote

from real human experience.

than real human taste.

on real human experience.

about actual world pretentions.

Answer

Correct Answer:

from real human experience.

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14.
Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
A person who works in a __ manner, always achieves great heights in life.

persistent

continuous

continual

perpetual

constant

Answer

Correct Answer:

persistent

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15.
Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning Of the sentence as a whole.
Mark was so with his own ideas and planning that he did not pay any heed to the other members of the team.

eager

enamored

hopeful

caressed

scintillated

Answer

Correct Answer:

enamored

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16.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be foreign correspondent, is currently doing internship in Middle East will return before the end of year.

(no article required), an, the. but, the

the, a, the. however, a

a. an. (no article required). yet. a

a. an, the. but, the

Answer

Correct Answer:

a. an, the. but, the

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17.
Read the sentence given below.
I am very passionate about writing and I write in my_pocket dairy every night
Which of the following options will replace the underlined part of the sentence in order to construct a correct sentence? If there is no error. choose your answer as Option (e).

write in my pocket dairy all night.

write in the pocket dairy every night.

write to the pocket dairy every night.

Write in my pocket diary every night.

NO error

Answer

Correct Answer:

Write in my pocket diary every night.

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18. A sentence has been broken into parts. Select the part(s) with grammatical error(s). If there is no error, choose Option e as the answer.

The boys divided the fruits

between themselves.

which were given to them

at the party.

No error

Answer

Correct Answer: between themselves.

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19.
Read the following sentence, which is in active voice, and choose the option that represents its correct passive voice.
Sentence: I did the assigned work in record hours.

The assigned work is done by me in record hours.

The assigned work was done in the record hours by me.

The assigned work has been done by me in record hours.

The assigned work was done by me in record hours.

Answer

Correct Answer:

The assigned work was done by me in record hours.

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20. What is the synonym of the word, perfunctory?

Done as a duty and without feeling

Done out of sincere emotion

Inclement

The second-last in a list

Related to forests

Answer

Correct Answer: Done as a duty and without feeling

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21. What is the synonym of the word, irascible?

Short-tempered

Understanding

Immature

Widespread

Answer

Correct Answer: Short-tempered

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22. What is the synonym of the word, irate?

Wide and deep enough

Angry

Wandering

Cheap and gaudy

Having a cleansing effect

Answer

Correct Answer: Angry

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23. Which of the following is a synonym of the word, quintessential?

ultimate

indispensable

unimaginable

incredible

Answer

Correct Answer: ultimate

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24. Identify the synonym of "Supercilious".

Advanced

Rustic

Foremost

Arrogant

Answer

Correct Answer: Arrogant

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25. Identify the synonym of Munif‌icient.

Generous

Gregarious

Combative

Sensitive

Answer

Correct Answer: Generous

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Basic Email Writing MCQ

1. What is a useful last thing to do before sending out any e-mail?

2. Why is it important to be careful with formatting when sending an e-mail message?

3. Which of the following is the best advice when writing a business e-mail?

4. When writing an e-mail, it is generally a good idea for your paragraphs to be .

5. What should you do if you do not want to type your name at the end of every email you send?

6. Which of the following is the best technique for sending a large e-mail attachment?

7. When e-mailing or posting online, which of the following options is an alternative to the use of bold or italic styles for the purpose of emphasizing the message?

8. What does "spamming" mean, and is it good or bad netiquette?

9. Why is it always good to use proper grammar and correct spelling in Internet postings such as message boards?

10. What does it mean to 'respect somebody else's bandwidth'?

11. What does "flaming" or "to flame" mean in the online world?

12. Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.No other but the of bilateral talks only can reconcile the issue.

13. Choose the option which completes the following sentence:Many cynics regard traditional philosophies as too abstract and remote

14. Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.A person who works in a __ manner, always achieves great heights in life.

15. Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning Of the sentence as a whole.Mark was so with his own ideas and planning that he did not pay any heed to the other members of the team.

16. Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.Julia, who is studying to be foreign correspondent, is currently doing internship in Middle East will return before the end of year.

17. Read the sentence given below.I am very passionate about writing and I write in my_pocket dairy every nightWhich of the following options will replace the underlined part of the sentence in order to construct a correct sentence? If there is no error. choose your answer as Option (e).

18. A sentence has been broken into parts. Select the part(s) with grammatical error(s). If there is no error, choose Option e as the answer.

19. Read the following sentence, which is in active voice, and choose the option that represents its correct passive voice.Sentence: I did the assigned work in record hours.

20. What is the synonym of the word, perfunctory?

21. What is the synonym of the word, irascible?

22. What is the synonym of the word, irate?

23. Which of the following is a synonym of the word, quintessential?

24. Identify the synonym of "Supercilious".

25. Identify the synonym of Munif‌icient.

12.
Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
No other but the of bilateral talks only can reconcile the issue.

13.
Choose the option which completes the following sentence:
Many cynics regard traditional philosophies as too abstract and remote

14.
Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
A person who works in a __ manner, always achieves great heights in life.

15.
Complete the following sentence using the option that best fits the meaning Of the sentence as a whole.
Mark was so with his own ideas and planning that he did not pay any heed to the other members of the team.

16.
Choose the series of articles and conjunctions that best completes the following sentence.
Julia, who is studying to be foreign correspondent, is currently doing internship in Middle East will return before the end of year.

17.
Read the sentence given below.
I am very passionate about writing and I write in my_pocket dairy every night
Which of the following options will replace the underlined part of the sentence in order to construct a correct sentence? If there is no error. choose your answer as Option (e).

19.
Read the following sentence, which is in active voice, and choose the option that represents its correct passive voice.
Sentence: I did the assigned work in record hours.