Writing a Formal Letter

Start a formal letter with

• Dear Sir or Madam,

• Dear John,

• To whom it may concern,

• Dear Mr Lubby,

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In the introduction of a formal letter you must

• give your name and address

• state the reason for writing the letter

• ask the reader to keep in touch

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Please find my CV _____________ with the letter.

• enclosed

• sent

• attached

• given

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A formal letter should start with the senders address.

• True

• False

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In a formal letter which is the correct date format?

• 03.04.20

• 3rd April 20

• 3rd April 2020

• 3rd April

Which of the following would be a suitable greeting?

• Dear Mr Hopkins

• What about yee Mr Hopkins

• Hi

• Hi Carl

Idioms and slang are okay in...

• Informal letters / e-mails

• Neutral letters / e-mails

• Formal letters / e-mails

When do we use the phrase: "I am very grateful for..."?

• To ask for a response

• To apologize

• To thank

• To suggest or invite

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The phrase "I am very grateful for..." is okay in...

• Informal

• Neutral

• Formal

When do you use the phrase "Yours sincerely"?

• In formal letters when you know the name of the person

• In formal letters when you don't know the name of the person

• In any kind of formal letter

• Only in business letters

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