Formal Letter of Request

What is a formal letter of request used for?

• A. Telling a joke
  

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  B. Asking a friend to play
  

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  C. Politely asking someone in authority

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  D. Writing in your diary

Which of the following is a correct greeting in a formal letter?

• A. Hey there!
  

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  B. Yo, what’s up?
  

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  C. Dear Councillor,
  

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  D. Hi bestie!

3. True or False

You should always include the date in a formal letter.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What part of the letter comes at the very end?

• A. Greeting
  

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  B. Closing and signature
  

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  C. Address
  

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  D. Request

Fill in the blank:
The letter should be ______________ and respectful.

True or False:

It is okay to use short forms like "u" and "pls" in a formal letter.

• FALSE

• TRUE

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

• A. Later!
  

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  B. Love ya!
  

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  C. Yours sincerely,
  

• D. Bye-bye!

List two reasons why someone might write a formal letter of request.