Starter quiz
- 'A written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger' is the definition of a ...
- 'letter' ✓
- When applying for a job is traditional to include a __________ letter.
- complementary
- covering ✓
- commiserating
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- 'Done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for something official' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?
- 'formal' ✓
- 'Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner or nature' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?
- 'informal' ✓
- Which of the following is a situation that might require a formal letter?
- resigning from your job ✓
- reconnecting with a friend
- lodging an official complaint ✓
- writing a thank you note
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- 'A person who receives something' is the definition of which of the following?
- receipient ✓
- donor
- instigator
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Exit quiz
- In a formal letter, the recipient's address goes ...
- on the right hand side
- in the middle
- on the left hand side ✓
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- In a formal letter, the date goes ...
- under the sender's address ✓
- under the recipient's address
- under the salutation
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- 'A greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?
- 'salutation' ✓
- Which of the following is a salutation that you might use in a formal letter if you know the name of the recipient?
- Dear Sir or Madam,
- Dear Ian Smith, ✓
- Dear Mr. Smith, ✓
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- 'To conclude a letter, broadcast or other message' is the definition of which two-word phrase beginning with 's'?
- 'sign off' ✓
- Which sign off would you use in a formal letter where you used the name of the recipient?
- Yours sincerely ✓
- Kind regards
- Yours faithfully
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Key learning points
- We might use formal letters for professional matters relating to employment or complaints.
- We might use informal letters for emotional matters such as thank you notes.
- We might use letters because it shows a personal touch and a certain level of care and attention.
- Formal letters have a specific form.
- A formal letter should include your address, the date, the recipient’s address, a salutation and sign off.
Common misconception
Some people might think that letter writing has no place in modern society.
While other forms of communication have overtaken letter writing in popularity, letter writing is still necessary for many professional purposes.
Keywords
Recipient - a person who receives something
Salutation - a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech
Sign off - conclude a letter, broadcast or other message
Formal - done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for something official
Informal - having a relaxed, friendly or unofficial style, manner or nature
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