Writing Review

• Communicatie
• HBO
• Studiejaar 2

Formal writing

Which salutation is correct?

1. Hello, I am...
2. Dear Mister or Madam,
3. Dear Mr. or Mrs.,
4. Dear Sir/ Madam,

Which opening sentence works best?

1. The reason for writing is because...
2. I am writing this email because...
3. I write the email because...
4. I have written this letter because...

Choose the correct option for official letters

1. You are right
2. You're right
3. Your right
4. Your'e right

Choose the best option:

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

When you know the name of the person you are writing to, you end with:

1. Yours sincerely,
2. Yours faithfully,
3. Yours Sincerely,
4. Yours Faithfully,

Informal vs formal

Match the informal phrase to the formal phrase on the next slide

1. What do you need?	Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting.
2. Sorry, I can't make it.	Please accept my apologies for...
3. I promise.	I would be grateful...
4. I'm really sorry about.	Please let us know your requirements.
5. Please...	With reference to...
6. Don't forget...	I can assure you that...
7. Re	We would like to remind you...

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B

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I've just heard about the Paris contract. It's fantastic news - you worked really hard and deserve this success. I think this is just the beginning of our work in the French market.

1. This is a formal mail
2. This is an informal mail

I am writing with regard to your recent email. We regret to inform you that there are no double rooms available for the nights you require. Should you need any further information about room availability, we will be happy to assist you.

1. This is a formal mail
2. This is an informal mail