Informal vs Formal
friendly, relaxed, personal style
pronouns are often omitted
simple linking words
chatty language
formal linking words
advanced vocabulary
serious impersonal style
frequent use of phrasal verbs, idioms
frequent use of colloquial expressions
no short forms
no colloquial expressions
I am writing to apply for the position of...
Choose the appropriate ending for a formal letter which begins with the greeting Dear Sir/ Madam,
Choose the appropriate greeting for the letter which ends with Yours sincerely+ full name
choose the correct order of parts in formal letter
The part where we clearly state the reason why we are writing a letter is
The ending of the formal letter depends on its
The part where we introduce each specific topic in separate paragraphs is
Choose one which can't be in a formal letter
The part of the letter where we sum up what we have talked about before, or we express our wish for sth to be done is
Choose the correct ending for a formal letter
Choose the best variant to finish a letter to your friend
Choose the best closing remark to complete the letter to your friend
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
A request to the person to reply soon
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Give my best wishes to your parents
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Sorry I've taken so long to put pen to paper, but...
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
The reason I'm writing is to ask you if...
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Hello - how are you? I hope you...
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Please write soon and tell me all your news.
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
I was sorry to hear that your exam results are not....
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Sorry I must go...
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Drop me a line and tell me all your news.
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Give your sister a big hug from me.
Identify the remark in an INFORMAL letter:
Anyway, I must close now. I hope your family are well.
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