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Read each statement, and identify whether it conveys an objective tone. choose one for each statement

You will regret not listening to me if you fail to use my solution.

objective
not objective

Extending the library’s hours by one hour on weekends will maximize students’ ability to conduct research.

objective
not objective

Thank you for taking the time to consider this proposal.

objective
not objective

Composting waste from lunches is one of my best ideas for helping to save the environment.

objective
not objective

7 answers

  1. You will regret not listening to me if you fail to use my solution.
    not objective

  2. Extending the library’s hours by one hour on weekends will maximize students’ ability to conduct research.
    objective

  3. Thank you for taking the time to consider this proposal.
    not objective

  4. Composting waste from lunches is one of my best ideas for helping to save the environment.
    not objective

3. objective

salutation, body, closing, signature

Hello Dr. Jones—

Many of the students at my school are interested in learning more about improving their health. However, at this time, our school only offers one semester of health class.

Our student council decided it would be a good idea to bring in experts, such as you, as part of a lecture series on maintaining physical fitness. If you would like to participate, please contact me within the next month.

sincerely yours:

Joey
Read the formal e-mail and identify the correction needed for each underlined error. choose one for each statement

Hello Dr. Jones—

Hi Dr. Jones:
Greetings Dr Jones,
Dear Dr. Jones:

sincerely yours:

Yours truly,
Sincerely,
Warm regards,

Joey

Mathews
Joseph Matthews
Joseph

Here are the corrections needed for each underlined error:

  1. Hello Dr. Jones—
    Correction: Dear Dr. Jones:
    (Note: "Dear Dr. Jones:" is the most appropriate formal salutation.)

  2. sincerely yours:
    Correction: Sincerely,
    (Note: "Sincerely," should be capitalized and use a comma instead of a colon.)

  3. Joey
    Correction: Joseph Matthews
    (Note: Using your full name in a formal email is more professional than just a first name.)

So, the final corrected format would be:

Dear Dr. Jones:
[Body Text]
Sincerely,
Joseph Matthews

Body of a sample e-mail:

The public library is essential to our community. Students need a safe and quiet place to complete their homework. However, the city council plans to cut the library’s hours. This will limit students’ time to study and conduct research after school.

I am writing to urge you to vote against these cuts. If the budget is an issue, the city could redistribute funds from real estate taxes already collected on properties in the area. Taxes on nearby properties should support community services like the local library. CHOOSE ONE FOR EACH STATEMENT
Use the body of the sample e-mail to a city official to answer the questions.
What is the viewpoint?

The library has limited impact.
The public library is essential.
The budget is an issue.

What is the problem?

The city council plans to cut library hours.
The public library needs staff.
Students have too much homework.

What is an effect of the problem?

Volunteers can staff the library.
Students will not have a place to study.
Students need a safe place to meet.

What is the proposed solution?

The city council should cut library hours.
Students should study at the college.
The city could redistribute funds from taxes.

Based on the body of the sample email, here are the answers to each question:

  1. What is the viewpoint?
    The public library is essential.

  2. What is the problem?
    The city council plans to cut library hours.

  3. What is an effect of the problem?
    Students will not have a place to study.

  4. What is the proposed solution?
    The city could redistribute funds from taxes.

Read each statement and decide whether it is clear and concise or wordy and unclear. choose one for each statement

The community center is good for everyone to do all kinds of fun things when they want.

clear and concise
wordy and unclear

The proposed program will give every student in the county access to tutoring services.

clear and concise
wordy and unclear

Installing recycle bins at key points around the city will make recycling easier for our residents.

clear and concise
wordy and unclear

Many people have said there are not enough security guards at the mall, so the mall is unsafe and dangerous, and people don’t want to shop there.

clear and concise
wordy and unclear

  1. The community center is good for everyone to do all kinds of fun things when they want.
    wordy and unclear

  2. The proposed program will give every student in the county access to tutoring services.
    clear and concise

  3. Installing recycle bins at key points around the city will make recycling easier for our residents.
    clear and concise

  4. Many people have said there are not enough security guards at the mall, so the mall is unsafe and dangerous, and people don’t want to shop there.
    wordy and unclear