Question
Read the email, and then answer the question.
Subject: Traffic Jams Near Blake High School
Dear Representative Lindstrom,
Thank you for your hard work on behalf of the citizens of our community. The purpose of this email is to bring to your attention issues related to traffic near Blake High School. As you may know, there are two main entrances to the high school: one off Main Street and one off Eames Way. Both of these become blocked at the beginning and end of the school day.
I did some research and found that there have been three accidents in the last month alone. Although these have all been minor collisions, they create major delays for students trying to get to school. Being late to school is a major bummer. The timing on the traffic light should be changed before there is a more serious accident.
I’m writing to ask for your assistance in dealing with this traffic issue. In addition to looking at the light, there may be other changes that could help address the traffic problem, such as having a crossing guard or restricting a left turn into or out of the school driveway.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Katrina Hooper
Student at Blake High School
Which changes should be made to establish and maintain formal writing conventions? Select two options.
A: Change “Thank you” to “Thanks” in the first paragraph.
B: Change “blocked” to “lousy” in the first paragraph.
C: Delete “Being late to school is a major bummer.” in the second paragraph.
D: Change “I’m” to “I am” in the third paragraph.
E: Make the final paragraph longer.
Subject: Traffic Jams Near Blake High School
Dear Representative Lindstrom,
Thank you for your hard work on behalf of the citizens of our community. The purpose of this email is to bring to your attention issues related to traffic near Blake High School. As you may know, there are two main entrances to the high school: one off Main Street and one off Eames Way. Both of these become blocked at the beginning and end of the school day.
I did some research and found that there have been three accidents in the last month alone. Although these have all been minor collisions, they create major delays for students trying to get to school. Being late to school is a major bummer. The timing on the traffic light should be changed before there is a more serious accident.
I’m writing to ask for your assistance in dealing with this traffic issue. In addition to looking at the light, there may be other changes that could help address the traffic problem, such as having a crossing guard or restricting a left turn into or out of the school driveway.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Katrina Hooper
Student at Blake High School
Which changes should be made to establish and maintain formal writing conventions? Select two options.
A: Change “Thank you” to “Thanks” in the first paragraph.
B: Change “blocked” to “lousy” in the first paragraph.
C: Delete “Being late to school is a major bummer.” in the second paragraph.
D: Change “I’m” to “I am” in the third paragraph.
E: Make the final paragraph longer.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two options that should be selected to establish and maintain formal writing conventions are:
C: Delete “Being late to school is a major bummer.” in the second paragraph.
D: Change “I’m” to “I am” in the third paragraph.
These changes would enhance the formality of the email.
C: Delete “Being late to school is a major bummer.” in the second paragraph.
D: Change “I’m” to “I am” in the third paragraph.
These changes would enhance the formality of the email.