Greetings and Closings

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What is a greeting?

Back

A greeting is a way to say hello to someone.

Front

What is a closing?

Back

A closing is a way to say goodbye or end a letter.

Front

What is the correct way to write a greeting?

Back

A greeting should start with a word like 'Hi' or 'Dear' followed by a name and a comma.

Front

What is the correct way to write a closing?

Back

A closing should start with a phrase like 'Your friend' or 'Sincerely' followed by a comma and then the writer's name.

Front

Is 'Hi, Sarah' a correct greeting?

Back

Yes, it is correct.

Front

Is 'Dear, John' a correct greeting?

Back

No, the comma should be after the name.

Front

Where does the name go in a greeting?

Back

The name goes after the greeting word, like 'Hi' or 'Dear'.

Front

Where does the name go in a closing?

Back

The name goes under the closing phrase, like 'Your friend'.

Front

What punctuation is used after a greeting?

Back

A comma is used after the greeting.

Front

What punctuation is used after a closing?

Back

A comma is used after the closing phrase.