Writing: informal letter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Writing an informal letter

In an informal letter I must greet people by their surname

1. True
2. False

Your informal letter should have multiple paragraphs

1. True
2. False

I can use 'slang' (straattaal) in my informal letter (gonna, wanna...)

1. True
2. False

I can use contractions in informal letters (I'm instead of I am / don't instead of do not).

1. True
2. False

You must end your letter with "yours faithfully".

1. True
2. False

The structure of an informal letter

Heading: Address + Date

Greeting: Dear (first name),

Opening: Warm introduction (Asking how they are + I am writing because)

Body: The main reason to write the letter 

Closing: Friendly closing (I hope to hear from you soon / send my regards to your family...)

Sign-off: Best regards, /  Take care, / Love,

(your name)

Instructions

An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

•Tell them where they should stay
•Give tips about what to do and where to go

If you need somewhere to stay...

If you like history, you should visit... because...

However, if you prefer nature... It's the perfect place to...

Write!

• Tell them what your favorite thing about The Hague is and why.

• Write the ending of your letter. 

Which opening sentence works best:

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

I did not see him since then.

1. This sentence is correct
2. This sentence is incorrect

Choose the correct option

1. It was their own fault
2. It was there own fault
3. It was they're own fault

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

I like sugar in my tea, .......... I don't like milk in it.

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

He was late ........ the bus didn't come.

1. or
2. if
3. because
4. why

They climbed the mountain...... it was very windy.

1. although
2. after
3. so
4. because

.......... I finished school, I went to New Zealand.

1. Although
2. After
3. So

Write a sentence with the word "even though"