Formal Letter Writing Quiz

What is the first part of a formal letter?

• Sender's Information

• Body

• Closing Line

• Subject Line

Which part of a formal letter shows the time it was written??

• Receiver's Information

• Signature

• Date

• Salutation

What is the purpose of the subject line in a formal letter?

• To close the letter

• To provide the sender's information

• To briefly express the main idea/ purpose of the letter.

• To greet the recipient

Which part of a formal letter is typically found at the very end?

• Closing Line

• Body

• Receiver's Information

• Salutation

What is included in the body of a formal letter?

• Subject Line

• Date

• Main Content

• Sender's Information

Identify the part of the letter in the example below

Dear Dr. Inalisan,

• Closing Line

• Salutation

• Subject Line

• Introduction

Identify the part of the letter in the example below

Request for Excused Absence

• Body

• Salutation

• Subject Line

• Closing Line

Identify the part of the letter in the example below

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request an excused absence for my child, Jennette Hernandez, who is currently in Grade 7 - Mark at St. Anthony School.

• Introduction (Body)

• Closing Line

• Recipient’s Information

• Subject Line

Identify the part of the letter in the example below

Sincerely,

• Salutation

• Subject Line

• Complimentary Close/ Closing Line

• Body

Why is the sender’s information included in a formal letter?

• To provide a way for the recipient to contact the sender

• To serve as the letter’s introduction

• To summarize the main points of the letter

• To indicate that the letter is formal