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...

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The reason I'm writing is to ask you if...

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Hello - how are you? I hope you...

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Please write soon and tell me all your news.

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I was sorry to hear that your exam results are not....

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Sorry I must go...

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Drop me a line and tell me all your news.

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Give your sister a big hug from me.

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Anyway, I must close now. I hope your family are well.