Formal Writing 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

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What is formal writing?

Formal

Informal

Letter to family member

Letter to boss

Applying for a job

Writing a blog

Asking about a workshop

Diary entry

Match the sentences with formal or informal.

Hello Sabrina,

Dear Mrs. Collins,

I'm writing to find out about ...

 I look forward to hearing from you.

 I apologise for not getting in contact with you ...

See you soon.

I'm not happy about ...

Sorry, I haven't written for ages, but ...

Formal 

Informal

I am writing to enquire about ...

 I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with ...

Aanhef: Hoe begin je een brief naar iemand die je niet kent?

Aanhef: Hoe begin een brief aan Jeremy Irons?

Afsluiting: Hoe eindig je een brief die ik begonnen met Dear Sir/Madam, ... ?

Afsluiting: Hoe eindig je een brief die begonnen is met Dear Mr. Irons, ...

Welke slotzin mag je altijd gebruiken
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It is okay to use contractions (afkortingen) in formal letters.

1. True
2. False
3. It depends...
4. How should I know?

What the most formal writing style?

1. I want to get a response
2. Can you response please
3. Give me a response now
4. I would like a response please

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