Netiquette Quiz On Holiday Writing Via Tabula Rosa Systems and whatis.com

In my books, mentioned below, I write extensively about ecards (including spelling of the word). Here is a nice quiz from www.whatis.com to help anyone in their holiday invitations, greeting and thank you notes.
=================================================== There are a surprising number of pitfalls to holiday writing, even if it's just invitations and corporate communications. How do you spell the name of that red plant your department is hawking for charity, for example? And does the possessive form of "Claus" take a second "s" or just an apostrophe? Learn the answers to these and other pressing writing questions in this holiday-themed quiz. 1. The name of that ubiquitous red plant is __________. a. pointsetta b. poinsetta c. poinsettia d. pointsettia Answer 2. We're planning a special dinner and gifts for employees and their guests, so we ask that you _______ by Friday. a. RSVP b. please RSVP Answer 3. I'm only committed to two parties that evening, so I _________ accept your invitation. a. graciously b. gratefully Answer 4. Be careful shopping online: According to security experts, ____ the season for identity theft.  a. ’tis b. t’is Answer 5. __________________ is promoting eBooks as “instant gifts.” a. Barnes & Noble b. Barnes and Noble Answer 6. We're planning an ___________ celebration this year. We'll be dining by candlelight -- and banning iPhones at the table. a. old-fashion b. old-fashioned Answer 7. There are a lot of holidays in December, not just ______ but also Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Santa Lucia Day and sometimes Ramadan. a. Xmas b. Christmas Answer 8. The Scottish tradition of first-footing involves being the first person to step across a friend or neighbor's _______ after midnight on January 1. a. threshold b. threshhold Answer 9. On December 24th, a lot of children can be found gazing out windows for a glimpse of _________ sleigh. a. Santa Claus' b. Santa Claus's Answer 10. After the celebrations on ____________, January 1 seems like an excellent choice for a holiday. a. New Year's Eve b. New Years Eve c. New Years' Eve Answer http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/writing-for-business/writing-for-business-new-years-new-years-or-new-years-eve/
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