Non Fiction-Formal Letters-Sample Analysis

What is wrong or missing in this letter?

• nothing

• the date is missing

• there should be commas after the greeting and closing

• the language is too informal

• the purpose of the letter in unclear

What is the missing word in the next to last sentence?

'I would be _________ for a speedy response. I look forward to hearing from you.'

• happy

• glad

• grateful

• relieved

There is a mistake in the first sentence of the letter.

Which word needs correcting?

• interesting

• construction

• enrolling

• courses

Which word does not mean the same as 'speedy'?

• fast

• quick

• future

Which word does not mean the same as 'fees' in the second sentence in the letter?

• expenses

• charges

• prices

What type of course is Shona not interested in?

• brick-laying

• plumbing

• painting

• nursing

What are other words for 'prospectus'?

• brochure

• book

• catalogue

• file

• poster

Which is Shona's address?

• 24 Hazeltree Close

• Ashford road

• We do not know

What is missing from Shona's address?

• the postcode

• nothing

• her house name

What is the missing preposition in the first sentence of the letter, after 'interested'?

• at

• of

• by

• in

• with