Bad emails QUIZ

Examples of bad Emails

Read the emails and decide what it wrong with them.

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question 1

What is the problem with this email?

there are spelling mistakes

It is too informal

the address is wrong

there is no greeting

1/10

Correct!

This is too informal: - 'hey' instead of 'hello, good mornig...' - inappropriate punctuation '!' = exclamation - no family name...

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1/10

question 2

What is wrong with this email?

there is no subject

it is too informal

it is too short

it is written in capital letters

2/10

Correct!

Like in a comic strip, capital letters tend to give the impression that you are shouting. It may be perceived as brutal and offensive.

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2/10

question 3

What is wrong with this email?

It is too short

the layout is wrong

it is too straightforward

Ithe subject is too general

3/10

Correct!

Although the sender is polite, he literally gives an order to his recipient.

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3/10

question 4

What is wrong with this email??

the address is inappropriate

the subject is not clear

the ending phrase is too formal

the starting phrase is too formal

4/10

Correct!

Even if you already have an email address for your personal communication you absolutely need one that is professional and that makes people identiy you easily.

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4/10

question 5

What is the problem with this email?

there is no greeting

the layout is bad

there is too much info

the address is inappropriate

5/10

Correct!

The layout of an email is important and makes it more easily read. You must skip lines and organise § if necessary.

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5/10

question 6

What is wrong with this email?

It is too short

the layout is wrong

the starting phrase is incorrect

there is no subject

6/10

Correct!

If you want your recipient to feel concerned, you need to mention what you write about.

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6/10

question 7

What is the problem with this email?

there are spelling mistakes

It uses phone text style

the subject is vague

there is no greeting

7/10

Correct!

You cannot write an email as you would write a text message on your phone. This is too familiar and the understanding may be jeopardised.

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7/10

question 8

What is wrong with this email?

the subject is too specific

it is too formal

there are spelling mistakes

it is too short

8/10

Correct!

You always want your email to introduce you as well as possible. Read your email at leaast twice to make sure there is no spelling mistake.

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2/10

question 9

What is the problem with this email?

there is too much info

there is no greeting

there is too little info

the address is inappropriate

9/10

Correct!

There is no greeting which makes your email sound impolite and may offend your recipient.

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9/10

question 10

What is wrong with this email??

there are emojis

Ithe subject is not clear

the ending phrase is too formal

the starting phrase is too formal

10/10

Correct!

Emojis refer to emotions and are familiar . Your email should be neutral.

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10/10

Completed!

Congratulations! You can spot the main mistakes in email writing. Now is the time to review the basic rules.

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Wrong!

Read the email again and choose a different answer.

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WRONG!

Lorem ipsum dolor

Consectetur adipiscing elit

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do.

• Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
• Consectetur adipiscing elit.
• Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut.
• Labore et dolore magna aliqua.