WorksheetsInformal vs Formal Letters
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Informal letters are
Letters written for official purposes
Letters written to colleagues at work
Letters written to family, friends and acquaintances.
Letters written for the fun of it
The format of a standard informal letter includes
Sender's Address
Recipient's Address
Date
Greeting
Title
Formal letters are written in unprofessional language.
True
False
Maybe
I don't know
All of these make up a standard formal letter EXCEPT
Sender's Address
Recipient's Address
Date
Body
Emoticons
Which of these salutations is used in formal letters?
Yours faithfully,
Yours Faithfully,
Yours sincerely,
Yours truly,
Yours Forever,
In what paragraph do you state the purpose of your letter?
First Paragraph
Second Paragraph
All of the above
None of the above
We make use of vernacular expressions in formal letters
Yes
No
Only when necessary
Only when the receiver understands them
Are you meant to write out the recipient's name in the Receiver's Address Section of a formal letter?
Yes
No
Only if you know it
If you like the recipient's name
The body of a letter, be it formal or informal, is divided into:
Introductory Paragraph
Main Paragraph(s)
Thesis statement
Concluding Paragraph
Salutation
The following are characteristics of a formal letter, EXCEPT:
Use of formal, professional language and mannerisms
Use of professional tone
Written in a penitent manner
Written to people in official positions
A number of -------- must be adhered to while drafting formal letters.
Beliefs
Notices
Conventions
Styles
Which letter requires two addresses?
Formal Letter
Informal Letter
Semi-formal Letter
Business Letter
Which of these is the correct way to write the title of a formal letter?
Appeal for Release of Funds
Appeal For Release of Funds
Appeal For Release Of Funds
Appeal for Release Of Funds
Appeal for Release of Funds
Which of these is the correct way to write the title of a formal letter?
APPEAL FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
APPEAL for RELEASE of FUNDS
APPEAL FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
APPEAL for RELEASE of FUNDS
Which is the correct format for dating a letter?
08/05/2022
8/5/2022.
8/5/22.
08/05/22
08/05/2022.
Which is the correct format for dating a letter?
8th May, 2022
8th May, 2022.
8th of May, 2022.
8th May, 2022.
8th of May, 2022
When writing semi-formal letters or letters with elderly recipients, you are expected to add their title.
True
False
Only if you are not familiar with the recipient.
I'm not sure.
Which of these is a formal letter?
A letter to your best friend.
A letter to the principal of your school.
A letter to your colleague in charge of the Sales Department of the organisation you both work in
A letter to your uncle.
A letter to your brother who is the governor of your state, asking for the provision of social amenities.
Which of these is an informal letter?
A letter to your best friend.
A letter to the principal of your school.
A letter to your colleague in charge of the Sales Department of the organisation you both work in
A letter to your uncle.
A letter to your brother who is the governor of your state, asking for the provision of social amenities.
Bisola's mother is the bursar of her college. She writes a letter asking her mother to replenish her almost exhausted supply of provisons during the term. What type of letter would you classify it as?
Informal Letter
Formal Letter
Semiformal Letter
Formal and Informal letter, mixed together.
I'm confused.
