Writing a Formal Business Letter

Question 1

Polished

Answer 1

adjective
Elegant / skillful
* Your performance last night was really polished.
* The bride had a very polished look.

Question 2

Versatile

Answer 2

adjective
Changeable / able to adapt
* The new iPhone is very versatile.
* She is a very versatile singer.

Question 3

Format

Answer 3

verb
Arrange
* You need to format your letter better.
* Please format the document like I showed you.

Question 4

Left / right justified

Answer 4

adjective
Align text to the left or right
* Please write your email left justified.
* In letters the address is right justified.

Question 5

Layout

Answer 5

noun
The way something is arranged
* The layout of this magazine is perfect.
* I want to change the layout of my office.

Question 6

Legible

Answer 6

adjective
Clear enough to read
* I’m afraid your note was not legible.
* She has beautiful and legible handwriting.

Question 7

Restate

Answer 7

verb
Say something again
* Please restate your qualifications in your cover letter.
* I will now conclude by restating my main points.

Question 8

Enclose

Answer 8

verb
Include something with a letter / email
* Please enclose your sales report with your next email.
* She enclosed a photo with the postcard.