2n batxillerat Formal letters

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WRITING FORMAL LETTERS?

Read the following statements, then decide if they are true or false:

1. When the letter starts Dear sir we end it with Yours sincerely,
2. You can end a letter to someone you know with Best wishes,
3. The first paragraph of the letter should explain your reason for writing.
4. You should start a new paragraph for each sentence.
5. You should leave a space between each paragraph.
6. Ms is the title used for a married woman.
7. Master is the title used for a man.
8. If you are writing a formal letter, it is not a good idea to use contractions. (I’m is the contraction of I am; can’t is the contraction of cannot)
9. When you are writing an application for a job, it is a good idea to say what a wonderful person you are. For example,I am intelligent, honest and I work very hard.
10. When you apply for a job, it is a good idea to use a recycled envelope.

Applying for a job:

Cover letters

Check the following webpages for specific formal letters:  

      Letter of complaint sample

      Letter of apology sample

      Letter of information request sample

 A summary (no exercises)

 Lots of explanations and exercises on letter writing (5 (mix)

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