Ready, Set, Conquer: Situational Writing

Which register and tone (RT) will you adopt for such a text type: Imagine you're James. Write an email to your classmate, Ben to encourage him to join your team.

• Formal

• Informal

Answer explanation

That's right! You should adopt a casual and friendly tone when writing to a friend .

Who is the audience to whom you are writing in this example:

Image you are Peter, the prefect on duty. Write an email to the Discipline Master of your school, Mr Tan to inform him about the incident.

• Peter

• Teacher-in-charge

• Mr Tan

• Discipline Master of our school

Answer explanation

As the prefect on duty, you are writing an email to the Discipline Master of the school, Mr Tan - a specific audience has been given for you to address your email to.

What is an appropriate sign-off for the following example:

Dear Timothy,

I loved reading about your holiday plans in your last email.

(content continues)

Should we arrange a gathering with our ex-classmates during the holidays?

Hope to hear from you soon!

__________ ,

Sam

When the recipient’s name is not given for a formal letter, how should you sign off?

• Yours sincerely

• Cheers

• Regards

• Yours faithfully

"I would like to inform you of an incident at the school canteen."

You would use the above example in _________.

• Formal writing

• Informal writing

Which of the following sign-off format is correct?

• Yours sincerely,

  Adam

• Cheers,

  Adam Tan

• Yours sincerely,

  Adam Tan

Answer explanation

A full name with the surname must be used for formal sign-offs.

Context: Your group member is absent. You're informing them about a task they have to complete by the next meeting. Which of the option shown is an appropriate closing?

• You should try to be present for all meetings. Anyways, please complete your task by the next meeting. Thank you.

• I hope that you are clear about what you are supposed to do for the group project. See you!

• Make sure you complete what you’re supposed to by the next group meeting!

Answer explanation

Your closing should not come across as demanding or rude.

Which of the following are acceptable for signing off in an informal letter?

• Yours faithfully

• Regards,

• Cheers,

• Yours sincerely,

What is the main purpose of the last paragraph in a formal letter?

• To provide your contact details

• To restate the purpose of your letter/email

What does P stand for in PAC?

• Punctuation

• Purpose

• Position