In formal correspondence with educational authorities, what does the abbreviation 'cc' at the foot of a letter denote?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Carbon copy (indicating that a duplicate copy is sent to the named officials for information)
- Step 1: 'cc' originally stood for carbon copy and now indicates that copies are transmitted to named parties for informational awareness. Step 2. It keeps relevant supervisors or stakeholders informed of the communication. Answer: Carbon copy (indicating that a duplicate copy is sent to the named officials for information). Why not the others: It does not stand for confidential burning, chief typist, or contract cancellation.
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