Formal and Informal language

Question 1

If you start the email with Dear Sir or Madam, finish with:

Accepted Answer

Yours faithfully

Question 2

A student is asked to write a letter to their head teacher with improvements to the school. Which tone should they use?

Accepted Answer

Formal - providing arguments and evidence so that they take you seriously

Question 3

When writing an essay use:

Accepted Answer

Formal writing to set a serious tone.

Question 4

When writing to new people always:

Accepted Answer

Write formally to come across as polite.

Question 5

A letter to a grandparent will be:

Accepted Answer

Mainly using the standard rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Question 6

When you ask for clarification in a formal email, you will use which of the following phrases...

Accepted Answer

I would like to know if I can do a bank transfer.

Question 7

Which is more appropriate in a formal email?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting me...

Question 8

Which is more appropriate in a formal email?

Accepted Answer

I would like to enquire about the cookery course.

Question 9

Which is more appropriate in a formal email?

Accepted Answer

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Question 10

When writing to a friend:

Accepted Answer

Write informally so you can express your thoughts and views more directly.

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