OGE Letter writing (rules)

Choose a correct greeting for the informal letter

• Hello, Lucy

• Dear Lucy,

• Dear Lucy

• Hello Lucy

Choose a correct line for starting the letter. Which one has gratitude (thanks) and shows that you already contacted this person?

• Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you.

• Thanks for your letter. By the way, how are things?

• Thank you for your recent letter. I haven’t heard from you for ages.

• Thank you for your letter, it’s great to receive it.

Choose how many paragraphs is ok to write in the main body of the letter?

• a new paragraph for every new answer to the friends' question

• a new paragraph only for the last line

• a new paragraph for every new sentence

• a new paragraph for every new idea

Choose the linking words that can go in the main body of the letter

• on the one hand/ on the other hand

• additionally / consequently / for instance

• finally/ best wishes/ sincerely

• as for me/ firstly/ secondly/ however/ for example etc.

Choose the closing line that doesn't fit

• Sorry, I have to help my mother. I'll be back soon!

• Well, that’s all for now. Hope to hear from you soon.

• I’d better go now because I have to do my homework. I look forward to hearing from you.

• I’m sorry I have to stop now. Let’s keep in touch.

Chose a correct ending for the letter

• Bye,

  Mary

• All the best

• Best wishes,

  Mary

• Take care,

  Mary.