DIRECTIONS: Read the passage. From the drop-down list, choose the answer that best completes the sentence. THE MAPLE HOTEL Mr. Frank Thomas, CEO Thomas Building Supplies 864 Fellows Street Cincinnati, OH 45201 Dear Mr. Thomas: I am writing to introduce myself to you and your associates. My name is Miranda Snyder, and I am the new Sales Account Manager at The Maple Hotel. I have assumed Pat former position. Ms. Charles is Drop-down 1 now our Director of Sales. I have learned from Ms. Charles that your company often does business in the Louisville area and frequents our hotel on a regular basis. We thank you so much for your business. I now will be Thomas Building Drop down 2 main sales correspondent and am looking forward to working with you and your staff on any upcoming business trips. As part of my introduction to The Maple Hotel's preferred guests, Drop-down 3 my pleasure to offer you 500 extra Maple Points that will be added to your account upon your next stay with us. As you may know, you can use Maple Points toward complimentary rooms, dining in our restaurant, and discounts on Drop-down 4 the hotel events here at the hotel. I look forward to meeting you in person on your next visit. If I can be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to call. I have included my business card for your convenience. Thank you again for your continued business. At your service, Miranda Snyder Sales Account Manager Drop-Down Answer Options 1. A. Charles' B. Charles's C. Charles D. Charleses 2. A. Supplies' B. Supplies C. Supplies's D. Supplie's 3. A. its' B. its C. it D. it's 4. A. you're companies's B. your company's C. your companys' D. you're companies'
Answer (1)
To correctly complete the passage, we need to select the correct options from the drop-down lists based on proper grammar and possessive form usage. Let's go through each one step-by-step:
Drop-down 1 : Options are A. Charles' B. Charles's C. Charles D. Charleses
The correct choice here is B. Charles's . This is the possessive form used for a singular noun ending in 's'. While there are different styles, 'Charles's' is often used to emphasize the possessive nature in written forms.
Drop-down 2 : Options are A. Supplies' B. Supplies C. Supplies's D. Supplie's
The correct choice here is B. Supplies . The company name is "Thomas Building Supplies," and in this context, "Thomas Building Supplies" acts as a proper noun and does not require a possessive form; rather, it should remain as is.
Drop-down 3 : Options are A. its' B. its C. it D. it's
The correct choice here is D. it's . This is a contraction for "it is" which fits the context of the sentence, "it is my pleasure to offer you...".
Drop-down 4 : Options are A. you're companies's B. your company's C. your companys' D. you're companies'
The correct choice here is B. your company's . This is the possessive form of "company" indicating ownership of the "events" by "your company".
By selecting these answers, the letter maintains correct grammar and possessive forms to enhance clarity and professionalism in a business context.
