Parts of a Letter Flashcard

Front

How many parts are there to a letter?

Back

5

Front

What do you call the part of a letter where you say goodbye?

Back

Closing

Front

What type of letter would you write to your best friend?

Back

Informal

Front

What is the space at the beginning of each new paragraph called?

Back

Indent

Front

How do you open an informal letter?

Back

Use the first name of your friend.

Front

What is the purpose of the salutation in a letter?

Back

To greet the recipient.

Front

What is the main difference between a formal and informal letter?

Back

Formal letters are used for professional communication, while informal letters are for personal communication.

Front

What part of a letter contains the sender's address?

Back

The heading.

Front

What is the purpose of the body of a letter?

Back

To convey the main message or information.

Front

What is included in the closing of a letter?

Back

A farewell phrase and the sender's name.