A Sympathy Note to a Colleague Whose Spouse Has Just

question 36

Multiple Choice

A sympathy note to a colleague whose spouse has just died should

• A) mention specific memories or a specific quality of the deceased.
• B) come to the point in the middle or final paragraph.
• C) emphasize the reader's emotional state.
• D) avoid discussing the deceased in any way.
• E) use emotional language to show concern.

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