Conventions of Letter Writing

Punctuation and capitalization are considered part of what part of writing?

• Conventions

• Organizaiton

• Clarity

• Analysis

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

What is the correct salutation for a formal letter?

• Dear Sir/Madam,

• Hey there,

• Hi!

• To whom it may concern,

Which of the following is a correct closing for a formal letter?

• Yours sincerely,

• Best wishes,

• See you soon,

• Take care,

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a formal letter, where should the date be placed?

• Top right corner

• Bottom left corner

• After the salutation

• Before the signature

What is the main purpose of the body of a letter?

• To introduce the sender

• To convey the main message

• To list the attachments

• To provide contact information

Which of the following is NOT a convention of letter writing?

• Using slang

• Including a salutation

• Having a closing statement

• Using paragraphs

What punctuation mark is typically used after the salutation in a formal letter?

• :

• ,

• ;

• .

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which part of a letter contains the sender's address?

• Heading

• Body

• Salutation

• Signature

What is the correct format for writing the date in a formal letter?

• October 5, 2023

• 5th October 2023

• 2023/10/05

• 05-10-2023

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is a suitable opening sentence for a formal letter?

• I hope this message finds you well.

• What's up?

• Long time no see!

• Hey! How are you?