Friendly and Business Letters

What is the purpose of a business letter?

• To communicate important information, make requests, or convey a formal message in a professional manner.

• To provide entertainment and humor

• To communicate informally with friends and family

• To share personal opinions and emotions

Identify the parts of a business letter.

• Introduction, conclusion, appendix, addendum

• Subject, greeting, enclosure, attachment

• Header, footer, logo, watermark

• heading, inside address, greetings or salutation, body, closing, signature

Differentiate between a friendly letter and a business letter.

• A friendly letter is written by hand, while a business letter is always typed

• A friendly letter is always sent through email, while a business letter is always sent through postal mail

• A friendly letter is informal and often includes personal stories or updates, while a business letter is formal and typically includes specific details such as addresses, dates, and professional language.

• A friendly letter is always addressed to a friend, while a business letter is always addressed to a colleague

Give an example of a friendly letter.

• An example of a friendly letter is a letter written to a friend to catch up on recent events and share personal news.

• A friendly letter is a letter written to a stranger asking for money

• A friendly letter is a letter written to a teacher complaining about a grade

• A friendly letter is a letter written to a boss requesting a raise

Give an example of a business letter.

• A letter to a friend inviting them to a party.

• A love letter to a romantic partner.

• A thank you letter to a family member for a gift.

• A letter of complaint to a company about a faulty product.

What is the salutation in a friendly letter?

• The salutation in a friendly letter is the closing at the end of the letter, such as 'Sincerely'

• The salutation in a friendly letter is the main body of the letter

• The salutation in a friendly letter is the recipient's address

• The salutation in a friendly letter is the greeting at the beginning of the letter, such as 'Dear' followed by the recipient's name.

What is the closing in a business letter?

• The closing in a business letter is typically 'Sincerely,' 'Best regards,' 'Yours truly,' or 'Kind regards,' followed by your signature and printed name.

• The closing in a business letter is 'Adios amigo,'

• The closing in a business letter is 'Take care,'

• The closing in a business letter is 'See ya later,'

What is the tone of a friendly letter?

• Harsh, critical, and professional

• Warm, positive, and informal

• Neutral, indifferent, and casual

• Cold, negative, and formal

What is the tone of a business letter?

• Casual, informal, and disrespectful

• Emotional, personal, and unprofessional

• Humorous, light-hearted, and sarcastic

• Formal, professional, and respectful

What is the main content of a friendly letter?

• Recipient's name, sender's phone number, body, and closing remarks

• Heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature

• Salutation, main message, farewell, and sender's name

• Subject, introduction, conclusion, and sender's address