Business Letter

Question 1

Written message used to transact business which cannot be conveniently conducted orally.

Formal and direct with no literary pretentions

Answer 1

Business Letters

Question 2

Purpose of a Business Letter

Answer 2

Serves as record or basis

b. Secure action from the reader

Question 3

Characteristics of a Business Letter

Answer 3

-Accurate
-Clear
-Concise
-Neat
-Prompt in answering communication
-Good quality stationery (8 ½ x 11 inches w/ a very light shade of cream, white, gray or blue
-Each parts of the letter should be separated from others by double-spacing and should be placed in the correct position
-Nothing should be allowed to extend over into the margin not even the signature

Question 4

Three elements of a Business Letter

Answer 4

Sender

Receiver

Message

Question 5

consist of the name of the firm or the address of the sender

Answer 5

Heading

Question 6

consist of month, day of the month and year

Answer 6

Date Line

Question 7

consist of the name and address of the person to whom the letter is written

Answer 7

Inside Address