Formal Letter Writing Revision Havo 5

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Formal Writing Revision Havo 5

Aims of this lesson

1. To revise the rules of writing a formal letter 
2. To revise key Grammar rules
3. To learn to avoid common mistakes in letter writing
4. To revise your formal vocabulary

Revision Part 1: Formal Letter rules

Which of these is not a real rule when writing a formal letter in English?

1. You should avoid contractions (I'm / don't)
2. You should never start a sentence with 'I'
3. Your letter should include addresses, date and a closing sentence
4. Only write full sentences

Choose the best option

1. I look forward for your prompt reply
2. I am looking forward to your prompt reply
3. I will look forward to your prompt reply
4. I am looking for your prompt reply

You are writing a letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. How should you address her in your letter?

1. Dear Alice,
2. Dear Mrs A. Duncan,
3. Dear Mrs Duncan,
4. Dear Sir/Madam,

When writing a formal email your address ...

1. is written above the salutation
2. is left out
3. is written below your name
4. is written below the saluation

You are writing a(n) email / letter of application to Alice Duncan, who works at a Hotel. With which 2 words should you end your letter (groet)?

Revision Part 2: Key Grammar rules

Which option is grammatically correct?

1. I am a 15 year old boy
2. I am a boy 15 years old
3. I am a 15 years old boy
4. I am a 15-year-old boy

Choose the correct option

1. If you knew you will tell her
2. If you will know you tell her
3. If you knew you would tell her
4. If you would know you will tell her

an ...

1. ...cold
2. ...honour
3. ...year
4. ...pleasure

I ______ here since 2017.

1. lived
2. have lived
3. have been living
4. live

Put this sentence in the correct order:
at / about / to / you / last month / my holiday / I / your camp site / writing / am

Choose the correct future form:
I ... my final exams in May this year.

1. will do
2. am going to do
3. am doing
4. do

Revision Part 3: Common mistakes in formal writing

Type ''correct'' if the sentence is correct, If the sentence is incorrect, write down what the mistake is and correct it.

Four people put there names on the list.

She is very interested in nature.

Firstly ..., secondly..., at last I would like to ask you about my salary.

I like to watch a good show on Netflix.

I would like to congratulate you on your new job.

I have applied to a new job.

I have a few questions. But first I would like to mention that I am still a student.

I will enclose some photo's.

Revision part 4: Formal language

In your letter you should avoid informal language. Write a formal word that could be used instead of the informal word in the next few sentences.

"My reasons are these..."

Replace the word 'these' in a more formal way

I thought the job was okay.

"I think a talk from you would be very motivating."
Replace "I think" in a more formal way.

"You can call me if you need me."

Rephrase this sentence in a more formal way.

I would like it if you would consider my request.

Rephrase the phrase "I would like it" in a more formal way