5.4.2. Email Format

Try these first

1. 1.

   What should a subject line in a professional email include?

   Hint

   Think about what conveys the purpose of the email.

2. 2.

   What is a friendly greeting to start an email?

   Hint

   Consider the relationship you have with the recipient.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of a subject line in an email?

   • To sign off the email
   • To provide a summary of the email's content
   • To list the sender's information

   Hint

   Think about why someone would look at the subject line first.

4. 4.

   Is it appropriate to use slang in formal emails?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider your audience and the context.

5. 5.

   Compose an email to your client detailing a newly launched product, including a catchy subject line, informative body, and a professional closing.

   Hint

   Consider what details make the product appealing and how to summarize them clearly.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the following email draft for clarity and professionalism, then rewrite it: 'Hey, so we are changing the meeting time to 2 PM now.'

   Hint

   What changes would you make to improve the formality and clarity?