What action corresponds to sending a copy of an email to someone new?

• A. Reply
• B. BC
• C. Forward
• D. CC

Answer: (C)

The action of sending a copy of an email to someone new is known as forwarding. When you forward an email, you take an existing message and send it to another recipient who was not initially part of the original correspondence. This means that the recipient receiving the forwarded email gets to see the original message along with any additional comments you might include.

In contrast, the other choices serve different purposes. Replying is a response to the original email, typically sent back to the original sender. CC (carbon copy) allows you to send a copy of your email to additional recipients while still addressing the primary recipient. BCC (blind carbon copy) sends an email to additional recipients as well, but those recipients are hidden from each other and the primary recipient. Understanding these distinctions is essential for effective email communication.