5.7. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a common mistake related to paragraphs?

   Hint

   Think about how paragraphs look when too long.

2. 2.

   Why should you avoid slang in professional emails?

   Hint

   Consider your audience.

3. 3.

   What is a common mistake in paragraph structure?

   • Using bullet points
   • Being too short
   • Long
   • unbroken paragraphs

   Hint

   Think about readability.

4. 4.

   True or False: It's okay to use slang in formal writing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the formality of the setting.

5. 5.

   Write a formal email to a client addressing a complaint while avoiding common mistakes discussed.

   Hint

   Ensure to maintain professionalism.

6. 6.

   Revise a colleague's overly long paragraph into three concise ones.

   Hint

   Each paragraph should address a single focus.