Writing a Formal Letter

Fill in the blank: The tone of a formal letter is ______ and structured.

• formal

• casual

• sarcastic

• playful

Which part of a formal letter is used to greet the receiver, such as 'Dear Sir/Madam'?

• Salutation

• Subject Line

• Signature

• Date

What is the part of a formal letter that states what the letter is about?

• Subject

• Salutation

• Signature

• Date

Which part of a formal letter contains the actual message?

• Body

• Salutation

• Date

• Signature

What is the section at the end of a formal letter where you write 'Yours faithfully' or 'Sincerely'?

• Complimentary Close

• Salutation

• Subject Line

• Heading

In the format of a formal letter, what comes after the date?

• To,

• Subject:

• Dear Sir/Madam,

• From,

What is the purpose of the 'Subject' in a formal letter format?

• To state the main topic or reason for writing the letter.

• To provide the sender's address.

• To include a formal greeting.

• To mention the date of writing the letter.

What are the three main parts of the body of a formal letter?

• Introduction, Main body, Conclusion.

• Salutation, Address, Signature.

• Greeting, Subject, Date.

• Heading, Reference, Enclosure.

Which of the following is an appropriate opening sentence in a formal letter?

• How's it going?

• I hope this letter/email finds you well.

• Long time no see!

• Catch you later.

Which of the following is a suitable final remark in a formal letter?

• See you soon!

• I look forward to hearing from you/meeting you.

• Bye for now

• Take care