Formality vs Infomality

1. Which of the following is used to start a very formal letter?

• Dear John

• Hi Suzzy

• My dear Elena

• Dear Sir or Madam

Which phrase is a formal suggestion?

• We are having lunch in this Chinese restaurant.

• I recommend having lunch in this Chinese restaurant.

• Let's have lunch in this Chinese restaurant!

A formal way to say ‘Very’ is

• really

• totally

• strongly

Change this sentence into formal English.

"I'm writing to find out whether you have any jobs in your company"

• I am writing to enquire whether you have any vacancies in your company.

• I'm writing to ask you about job vacancies.

• Do you have any job available in your company.

Which sentence is formal?

• We should have a word with him first.

• It may well be necessary to contact him before we make a decision.

• We need to talk to him before we decide.

Which is more formal?

• If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

• If you’d like any more details, just let me know.

Go ahead and spill the beans. Tell everyone what you did.

• Formal

• Informal

______ letters are generally precise and to-the-point, without any unnecessary detail.

• Formal 
• Informal

Start a formal letter with

• Dear Sir or Madam,

• Dear John,

• To whom it may concern,

• Dear Mr Lubby,

Opening phrases in a letter of application may be

• I am writing with regard to your advertisement in ...

• I am writing to apply for the position of ...

• I look forward to a favourable reply.

• I am interested in applying for the post of ...