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Formal Complaint Letter Parts Flashcards

1
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Signature

A

your signed name followed by your typed (printed) name

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Heading

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your address (including city, state, and zip) and the date

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Body

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explains the problem and suggests a solution

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Closing

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final words of the letter such as “Sincerely” followed by a comma

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Inside Address

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the name and address (including city, state, and zip) of the person to whom you are writing

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Greeting

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begins with “Dear” and includes the name of the person to whom your are writing, followed by a colon

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7
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T or F: A letter of complaint has the same purpose as other kinds of persuasive writing?

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True

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T or F: A letter of complaint states the problem.

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True

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9
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T or F: A letter of complaint explains the circumstance.

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True

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10
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T or F: A letter of complaint proposes a reasonable solution.

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True

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T or F: A letter of complaint follows the form of any business letter?

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True

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12
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T or F: A formal letter of complaint should only state the complaint?

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False

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13
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T or F: A formal letter of complaint should not include any details about the circumstance experienced?

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False

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T or F: A formal letter of complaint should not include any suggestions of ways to resolve the issue.

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False

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15
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What part of a formal letter of complaint includes your personal address?

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the heading

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16
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What part of a formal letter of complaint includes your signature?

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the closing

17
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Name the six parts of a formal letter of complaint.

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body, closing, greeting, heading, inside address, and signature

18
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Name the six parts of a formal letter of complaint, in sequential order, from the top to the bottom of the letter.

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  1. heading
  2. inside address
  3. greeting
  4. body
  5. closing
  6. signature
19
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Name the part of a formal letter of complaint that includes reasonable solutions to the issue.

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body

20
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T or F: The most effective complaints often include positive suggestions?

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True

21
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In a letter of complaint you should state the problem, and…

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…propose a reasonable solution.

22
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In a letter of complaint you should use language that will persuade, …

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…not anger.

23
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In a letter of complaint you should make sure your argument is clear and …

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…easy to follow.

24
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In a letter of complaint you should include the six parts of a…

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…business letter.

25
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A letter of complaint should not be too long. It should be about…

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…1 or 2 paragraphs in length.

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