Identifying Parts of a Letter of Request

This part of a letter of request contains the name and address of the writer of the letter.

• Recipient’s address

• Heading

• Salutation

• Body text

This part contains short introduction explaining why the writer is writing.

• Recipient’s address

• Heading

• Salutation

• Body text

It is the greeting used in the letter.

• Recipient’s address

• Heading

• Salutation

• Body text

It contains the name of the person the letter is addressed to.

• Recipient’s address

• Heading

• Salutation

• Body text

Some common _________ for such letters of request include government officials and service providers.

• intended readers

• role

• purpose

• errors

The author's ________ in writing a letter of request is to formally ask for something from the recipient.

• intended readers

• role

• purpose

• errors

One of the key aspects of the author’s _______ in writing a letter of request is providing necessary details.

• intended readers

• role

• purpose

• errors

End your letter with a ________ closing, such as 'Sincerely,' 'Respectfully,' or 'Very truly,' followed by your name.

• Rude

• Polite

• Funny

• Insincere

Avoid _______ language and get straight to the point.

• Polite

• Direct

• Vague

• Kind

Use _______ vocabulary and terminology relevant to the context of your request.

• Appropriate

• Irrelevant

• Unhelpful

• Unsuitable