Friendly Letters

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What is a friendly letter?

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A friendly letter is a personal letter written to someone you know, like a friend or family member.

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What is the purpose of the greeting in a letter?

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The greeting is used to address the person you are writing to, showing that you are speaking directly to them.

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What is the correct punctuation for a greeting in a letter?

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The greeting should end with a comma, for example, 'Dear Jamie,'.

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What is the body of a letter?

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The body is the main part of the letter where you write your message.

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What is a closing in a letter?

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The closing is a polite way to end your letter, such as 'Your friend,' or 'Sincerely,'.

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What is a signature in a letter?

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A signature is your name written at the end of the letter to show who wrote it.

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What is a heading in a letter?

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The heading includes the date and the address of the person you are writing to.

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What is an example of a friendly letter greeting?

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An example of a friendly letter greeting is 'Dear Mom,'.

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What is an example of a friendly letter closing?

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An example of a friendly letter closing is 'Love,'.

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Why do we use commas in greetings and closings?

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Commas are used in greetings and closings to separate the words and show a pause.