Formal Letter Language Features Quiz

Which of the following is not one of the 5Cs of language features for formal letters?

• Clarity

• Concise

• Caring

• Coherent

Which language feature emphasizes the use of short simple words and short sentences?

• Courteous

• Concise

• Coherent

• Correct

What is the correct way to express 'Do not' without using contractions?

• Don't

• Doesn't

• Didn't

• Do not

Which category of modal verbs indicates the degree of certainty about a fact or an event?

• Degree of certainty

• Indicating habitual behavior

• Indicating ability

• Degree of obligation

What type of meaning do modals give to other verbs related to 'Obligation and Permission'?

• Obligation

• Possibility

• Certainty

• Impossibility

Which modal verb expresses a very certain degree of certainty?

• Might

• May

• Must

• Shouldn't

In formal letter writing, which degree of obligation is expressed when giving a recommendation?

• Law/Rule

• Intention/Willingness

• Recommendation

• Request/Permission

How can we apply our knowledge about modals that express degrees of obligation to formal letter writing?

• By using contractions

• By avoiding redundancy

• By giving recommendations

• By using concrete words