Informal writing - letter & sentence structure

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Sentence structure

Conjunctions

CONJUNCTIONS

Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases, or clauses together.

It was raining,                                             the game was cancelled.

SO

Fill in the blank with the appropriate coordinating conjunction:

She is smart _______ hardworking.

1. but
2. and
3. or
4. so

Choose the right conjunction

He is always unfriendly,. . . . nobody likes him.

1. while
2. because
3. and
4. therefore

Choose the correct conjunction.

Is it Thursday _____ Friday today?

1. or
2. and
3. but
4. because

Conjunctions
I don't want to go outside... it is raining.

1. but
2. for
3. because
4. and

Which conjunction fits best?

He is late for class .... he missed his train

1. While
2. Because
3. Cause
4. Therefore

Choose the right conjunction.

"I enjoy dancing, ... I like singing more."

1. and
2. so
3. but
4. because

Choose the right conjunction.

"I passed my exam, ... I studied a lot."

1. because
2. so
3. but
4. therefore

Informal letters

Sentence structure

Function, structure, sentences

Writing practice

From

To

Cc/Bcc

Subject

Hey Sierra,

What's up? I wanted to ask when we will finish our PowerPoint for our group project. I've sent you my work. 

Let me know what you think.

Bye, 

Veronica 

homework

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

What is the correct order of writing an email? 

Drag and drop: from top to bottom:

Introduction > reason for writing

Dear Ms Hunter,

Conclusion of the text

Kind regards,

Body of the text

Your name

Hi Billie,

See you soon!   Bye, Richard

How are you? 

I am doing okay. My exams are stressful. 

After my exams, I am going to study abroad in Italy. 

Maybe we can plan to meet up sometime before I leave? 

Example letter

Read the letter

- is it in the correct order?

- answer Rob in a letter of your own  (on paper!)

Peer feedback

Read each other's letters and give feedback on:

Sentence structure

Letter structure

Word use