Letter Writing Format and Structure

The video tutorial teaches the parts and punctuation of a simple personal letter. It covers the return address, inside address, date, salutation, body, closing line, and signature. The tutorial explains the correct format and acceptable variations, such as the placement of the return address and date. It also provides rules for writing each part, emphasizing punctuation and capitalization. The practical benefit of the format is demonstrated, showing how addresses can be visible in an envelope. The video concludes with a suggestion to take a quiz for further learning.

What is the first part of a personal letter?

• Inside address

• Salutation

• Date

• Return address

What is the purpose of the return address?

• To close the letter

• To provide a greeting

• To identify the recipient

• To identify the sender

Where is the return address typically located?

• Bottom left corner

• Bottom right corner

• Top right corner

• Middle of the page

What is the role of the inside address?

• To include the salutation

• To provide the sender's address

• To provide the recipient's address

• To include the date

What follows the inside address in a letter?

• Body

• Date

• Salutation

• Signature

What is the correct order of parts in a letter?

• Salutation, Date, Inside address

• Date, Return address, Inside address

• Return address, Inside address, Date

• Inside address, Date, Return address

How should the salutation in a letter be punctuated?

• With a period

• With a semicolon

• With a comma

• With an exclamation mark

What is the purpose of the salutation?

• To close the letter

• To greet the reader

• To provide the date

• To include the sender's address

What is the main content of a letter called?

• Signature

• Body

• Closing line

• Salutation

What is the function of the closing line?

• To include the date

• To introduce the letter

• To conclude the letter

• To provide the main content