In the introduction of a formal letter you must

state the reason for writing the letter

ask the reader to keep in touch

Opening phrases for a lettter to the editor/ asking for information may be

I am writing in connection with...

Referring to your advertisement/ article in...

I would appreciate some more information about...

I am writing with reference to...

You can finish a formal letter asking for information with

I would be grateful if you could reply as soon as possible.

I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.

I would like to thank you in advance.

You may use these phrases in the main body of a letter of application

I consider myself well-qualified for the position of...

I look forward to hearing from you.

Opening phrases for a letter of complaint may be

I regret that I am obliged to complain about...

I am writing to make a complaint about...

I would be more that happy to give you some additional information.

You can use these phrases in a formal letter of complaint

Your adverisement was misleading.

The manager refused to listen to our concerns

use a lot of linking words (moreover)

use varied structures and vocabulary

Opening phrases in a letter of application may be

I am writing with regard to your advertisement in ...

I am writing to apply for the position of ...

I am interested in applying for the post of ...

I look forward to a favourable reply.

Set phrases for closing paragraphs of a letter of application may be

I hope my application will be taken into consideration.

I enclose a copy of my CV outlining my qualifications and experience.

I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience.

I would like to thank you in advance.

You may use these phrases to introduce another complaint

As if that was not bad enough...

You can use these phrases to end a letter of complaint .

I believe I am entitled to a partial/ full refund.

I demand an immediate action/ replacement.

I would appreciate it if we could solve this matter as soon as possible.

I am confident that this matter will receive your prompt attention.

What is the main purpose of a formal letter?

To communicate official information

Formal Letter

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.8.3, L.4.1C, L.5.1A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The proper salutation in a formal letter should be......

Hi Friend

Madam

hello!

Dear Sir/Madam

Which is the appropriate close for a formal letter?

Yours faithfully

Your Bestie

Your Friend

Your neighbour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A formal letter has all the following except?

Address

salutation

composition

Title

A Formal letter is also called a ............

Business letter

Friendship letter

None of the above

Form letter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A Formal letter has ............addresses

0

5

2

1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Whose address should be at the left hand side?

The sender

the writer

The receiver

The receiver's friend

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which part of the letter is also called the complementary close?

Signing off

The Body

The address

The Title

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Formal Letter

25 questions

The proper salutation in a formal letter should be......

Which is the appropriate close for a formal letter?

A formal letter has all the following except?

A Formal letter is also called a ............

A Formal letter has ............addresses

Whose address should be at the left hand side?

Which part of the letter is also called the complementary close?

A formal letter should be long and boring.

A suitable title for a formal letter is?

Start a formal letter with

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