If you did not know whether a female correspondent was married or not, it would be correct to use the term Ms, e.g. Ms Tessa Groves, instead of Miss or Mrs.
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- Which statements are true about writing the salutation in an English business letter? ( ) A: It is safer to address a female recipient as “Ms” as it can be used for both single and married woman. B: You can simply use Dear plus first name. C: If you just know the name, but you are not sure about the gender, just use “Dear + full name” as the salutation. D: “Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms plus the last name or full name” is highly recommended in business context.
- 称呼未婚女性可以用 A: Miss B: Ms C: Mrs
- Which of the followings is wrong? A: Mrs. is used for woman who is married. B: If you don’t know whether she is married or not, you can say Mrs. C: Mr. is used for man. D: Both Mrs. and Ms. are used for females.
- 一般根据婚否,未婚的女士称为() A: MISS B: MRS C: MS D: MISE
- Whichof the followings is wrong? A: Mrs. Is used for woman who is married.Mrs. Is used for woman who is married. B: If you don’t know whether she is married or not, you can say Mrs. C: Mr. is used for man. D: Both Mrs. and Ms. are used for females.