Personal Letter

Personal Letter

For grade XI

English

Multiple Select

How are you today?

1. Formal Letter

2. Personal Letter

Types of Letters

What is Personal Letter?

●

Written for people we know, such as
friends, parents, siblings and cousins.

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Not only to inform but to strengthen
the bond.

Multiple Choice

Dear Nancy,

We are having a great holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World. When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain, but then it became sunny.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, My Mom and Kelly queued for the Batman ride. It was a really fun day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Sam

What is the letter about?

• Sam’s holiday

• The Movie World

• Lethal Weapon

• The Gold Coast

• The Shower of Rain

Multiple Choice

Dear Nancy,

We are having a great holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World. When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain, but then it became sunny.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, My Mom and Kelly queued for the Batman ride. It was a really fun day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Sam

Where did Sam spend his holiday with his family?

• In Lethal Weapon

• On the Gold Coast

• In the shower of rain

• In the Movie World

• A great holiday

Linguistic Features

Sentence
structure

●Accuracy of grammar is important

●Complete sentences are expected

●Slang can be used

●Use the contractions, such as I’ll, I’m, We’ll.

●Use personal pronouns, such as I, we, you

●Use active voice

Style

●Language use may be personal, like first and seconds
person pronouns

●Be warm

●Use the person’s name you are writing to

●Vary sentence length

●Write in natural, conversational style

●Let your personality shine through in your writing

Structure of Personal Letter

Date

Date when the letter is written

Address

Place where you are writing from

Salutation and Name

Greeting and the person’s name you are writing to

Introduction

The opening of the letter usually starts with how are you or refers to
previous letter

Body

The main part of the letter. It includes what you want to write to the other
person

Closure

The part indicates the letter is going to end

Complimentary close

Short expressions like ‘I love’, ‘sincerely yours’, ‘love’

Signature

Signature or initials of the writer

Postscript P.S

After thought in a letter. You begin with P.S. and end it with your initials

Multiple Choice

Dear Nancy,

We are having a great holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World. When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain, but then it became sunny.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, My Mom and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

It was a really fun day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Sam

The word “queued” in the second paragraph means?

• Go on

• Sit down

• Go for

• Line up

• Wait for

Multiple Choice

Dear Aunt Tia

Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago I succeeded to join in a senior high school English competition.

Last night my parents promised to send me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good, they will send me to a foreign university. Great, isn't it? I'll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician like you, Aunty.

Well, that's all for now. I am looking forward to having your news.

Love

Debby

The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to?

• Tia

• Debby’s aunt

• Tia’s parent

• Debby

• Debby’s parent

Multiple Choice

Apt BLK 30,Eunos St.

#06-116

Singapore 1441

2^nd April 2009

Dear Lisa,

I have received your letter asking me to met you at your house this Sunday to discuss the urgent matter you have. I regret however to say that it will not be possible for me to see you on Sunday as I already have a previous appointment. I will see you on Monday, next week, at 5 p.m. Hoping the change of date will be convenient to you.

Your Sincerely,

Daisy

What does the letter tell about?

• Lisa regrets that she can't come to Daisy's house on Sunday

• Lisa regrets that she can't come to Daisy's house on Monday

• Daisy regrets that she can't come to Lisa's house on Sunday

• Daisy regrets that she can't come to Lisa's house on Monday