Formal vs. Informal Letters and Emails

Choose the best opening for an informal email to a friend:

• A) Dear Sir/Madam,

• B) To whom it may concern,

• C) Respectfully,

• D) Hey!

What is a suitable closing for an informal letter to a family member?

• A) Best regards,

• B) Lots of love,

• C) Sincerely,

• D) Yours faithfully,

Identify the correct sentence to include in an informal email inviting a friend to your party:

• A) Would love to see you at my party on Saturday!

• B)This letter serves as your official invitation.

• C) I am writing to formally invite you to a social gathering.

• D) I look forward to your attendance.

In an informal email to a friend, which of these sentences is most appropriate?

• A) Just wanted to check in and see how you’re doing!

• B) I hope this email finds you well.

• C) I’m reaching out to inquire about the weekend

• D) This email serves to update you on recent events

Which of these is not necessary in an informal letter to a friend?

• A) Friendly closing

• B) Greeting

• C) Date

• D) Formal closing

Which of the following is a proper opening for a formal email to a company?

• • A) Hey there,

• • B) Hi!

• • C) Dear Hiring Manager,

• • D) What’s up ?

Which sentence would best fit into a formal letter requesting information?

• A) Can you let me know about the details?

• B) I was just wondering if you could send over some info.

• C) Just tell me what’s up with the process.

• D) Could you please provide further details regarding the application process?

What’s the appropriate closing for a formal email to someone you don’t know personally?

• • A) Cheers,

• • B) Take care,

• • C) Yours sincerely,

• • D) Love,

Which of these phrases would be too informal for a professional letter?

• • A) I appreciate your time and consideration.

• • B) Hope to hear from you soon!

• • C) I look forward to your response.

• • D) Thank you for your assistance in advance.

What should you include in the subject line of a formal email to a professor?

• • A) Urgent!!!

• • B) Question about Assignment Submission

• • C) Hey Prof!

• • D) Quick question