Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Email Exercise


Formal vs. Informal- State whether the sentence would be classified as either formal or informal. If informal, change it to formal.


  1. I am pleased to inform you that you have won our grand prize.
  2. I hope all is well with your new career choice.
  3. I shouldn’t have gone and missed with it!!
  4. I can’t help you with that cuz it’s too hard.
  5. Hi, how are you?


Find and correct the errors in the following emails:


  1. I’m sorry to tell you but im sick and will not be able to come to class. See ya Wednesday. 
  2. I read online that you’re selling business cards. I was wondering how much if i only wanted 500? Is color and a logo extra? Can I see an example before all are shipped or will that cost extra? You seem to have a great business so I hope you can help. Thanks, Jess Higgins 
  3. I am a graduate from fmcc college. I got a degree in business and would now like to use it. Your company looks interesting. Can I come in for an interview? I have alot of experience from my schooling and extra cirriculers. I think I can help the company alot. Please respond to my email to let me know. Thanks, Max Oates 

Complete the following writing assignments shared with you in Google Drive for next time:

  1. You are frustrated about your mid-term grade in a class. Email your professor expressing your thoughts and asking for advice about improvement.
  2. You see a fraudulent charge on your credit card statement. Email the company explaining the charge is not yours and asking for a remedy.
  3. You just had a job interview and want to send an email thanking the hiring manager.