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English II · Formal email writing

20 questions · 40 marks · 4 papers

Answer key

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper

English II

Formal email writing

Official Paper

Examination Instructions & Guidelines

Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.

End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (FN)End Term

Read the passage below, then answer Q1–Q5
Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: Alicia Walker Alicia.Walker@gmail.com
To: ExpressEdits ExpressEdits@gmail.com
Subject: ____________________
_________________,
I am writing to formally accept the job offer for the position of Digital Illustrator at ExpressEdits. I am genuinely thrilled about the prospect of joining your esteemed team and am eager to make significant contributions, particularly in the area of visual storytelling. Thank you once again for this wonderful opportunity.
Warm regards,
Alicia Walker
Boston University
Alicia.Walker@gmail.com
Q1MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option. What is the purpose of the closing line in an email?
1. ATo provide contact information
2. BTo introduce the sender
3. CTo attach files
4. DTo end the email professionally
Q2MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate subject line from the following
1. AApplication Status Update
2. BInterview Follow-Up
3. CAcceptance of Job Offer
4. DSyllabus and Course Schedule
Q3MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate salutation from the following.
1. ADear Sir/Madam
2. BHey Walker
3. CHey Ma’am
4. DRespected Sir
Q4MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Select true or false for the following statement. Alice Walker is accepting the position of Marketing Specialist at ExpressEdits.
1. ATRUE
2. BFALSE
Q5MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 2 times Key ↓
Fill in the blank with the correct option. Who is the sender of the email?
1. AExpressEdits@gmail.com
2. BAlicia Walker
3. CBoston University
4. DAlice.Walker@gmail.com

End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (AN)End Term

Read the passage below, then answer Q6–Q10
Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: Mia Foster Mia.Foster@gmail.com
To: Lucas Walker LucasWalker@gmail.com
Subject: __________________
______________,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to confirm our scheduled appointment on the 1st of October 2023 at 5:15 p.m at Spring Land Hotel. I look forward to our discussion. If there are any specific topics or points you would like to cover during our meeting, please feel free to let me know in advance.
_____________,
Mia Foster
HR Manager
SparkInitiative
Q6MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Select true or false for the following statement. The email is sent from Lucas Walker to Mia Foster
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
Q7MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. An appropriate salutation for this mail would be ___________.
1. ADear Lucas
2. BHey Lucas
3. CHowdy Lucas
4. DDear Mia
Q8MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate subject line from the following
1. AJob Application
2. BApplication for Internship
3. CAppointment Confirmation
4. DAcceptance of Employment Offer
Q9MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 2 times Key ↓
Choose the correct signing off from the following.
1. ATalk soon
2. BSending smiles your way
3. CHugs
4. DBest regards
Q10MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Key ↓
Select true or false for the following statement. The subject line is a mandatory part of an email.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse

End Term · 13 Apr 2025 (AN)End Term

Read the passage below, then answer Q11–Q15
Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: Alicia Walker alicia.walker@gmail.com
To: ExpressEdits expressedits@gmail.com
Subject: ____________________
_________________,
I am writing to formally accept the job offer for the position of Digital Illustrator at ExpressEdits. I am genuinely thrilled about the prospect of joining your esteemed team and I am eager to make significant contributions, particularly in the area of visual storytelling. Thank you once again for this wonderful opportunity.
Warm regards,
Alicia Walker
Boston University
alicia.walker@gmail.com
Q11MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option. What is the purpose of the closing line in email?
1. ATo greet the receiver
2. BTo introduce the sender
3. CTo attach files
4. DTo end the email professionally
Q12MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate subject line from the following
1. AApplication Status Update
2. BInterview Follow-Up
3. CAcceptance of Job Offer
4. DSyllabus and Course Schedule
Q13MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate salutation from the following.
1. ADear Sir/Ma’am
2. BHey Walker
3. CHey Ma’am
4. DRespected Sir
Q14MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Select true or false for the following statement. Alice Walker is accepting the position of Marketing Specialist at ExpressEdits.
1. ATRUE
2. BFALSE
Q15MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 2 times Key ↓
Fill in the blank with the correct option. Who is the sender of the email?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

End Term · 22 Dec 2024 (AN)End Term

Read the passage below, then answer Q16–Q20
Read the following email and answer the given subquestions.
From: David Anderson david.anderson@gmail.com
To: Jennifer Brown jennifer.brown@gmail.com
Subject: ________________________
____________________,
I trust this message finds you in good health. My name is David Anderson and I am reaching out to introduce myself. I specialise in Digital Marketing and I am keen on exploring potential collaboration opportunities with your organisation. To offer you a more comprehensive view of my background and qualifications, I have attached my resume for your perusal.
___________________,
David Anderson
Digital Marketing Strategist
David.anderson@gmail.com
Q16MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the most appropriate subject from the following
1. AJob Interview Availability
2. BIntroduction and Collaboration Opportunity
3. COpportunity for Internship
4. DInternship Follow-Up
Q17MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 2 times Key ↓
Choose the appropriate closing line from the following
1. AWishing you lots of smiles
2. BStay fabulous
3. CWarm regards
4. DTake care and keep shining
Q18MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Choose the most appropriate salutation from the following
1. ADear Jennifer
2. BHey Jennifer
3. CDear David
4. DHey Folks
Q19MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 4 times Key ↓
Select true or false for the following statement David Anderson is a Digital Marketing Specialist.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
Q20MCQ2 Marks·Choose one option
Asked 3 times Key ↓
Choose the correct option. What is the primary function of salutation in an email?
1. ATo attach documents
2. BTo greet the recipient
3. CTo close the email
4. DTo list the sender’s achievements

Official Key

Master Answer Key & Explanations

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Reveal Key

Q1D

Q2C

Q3A

Q4B

Q5B

Q6B

Q7A

Q8C

Q9D

Q10A

Q11D

Q12C

Q13A

Q14B

Q15B

Q16B

Q17C

Q18A

Q19A

Q20B

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