Letter Writing

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

English Letter Writing

Grab your phone and notebook/sheet to write down the correct answers.

What is the right order for an English address?

1. Name, Company, Number+ Street, Town, Postcode
2. Company, Name, Number + Street, Postcode, Town
3. Name, Company, Postcode, Number + Street, Town
4. Company, Name, Postcode, Number + Street, Town

John Smith, 

(COMPANY)

23 Acacia Avenue, 

Harrogate, YO10 5NG

UK

Which is the correct way of writing a date?

1. 2 February, 2020
2. February 2nd, 2020
3. 2 february, 2020
4. february 2nd, 2020

When writing to John Smith, how do you start your letter?

1. Dear sir,
2. Dear sir/madam,
3. Dear sir Smith,
4. Dear Mr Smith,

Start a letter

Dear Mr Smith,

Dear Mrs Smith, 

If you don't have a name:

Dear sir/madam,

What information do you start your letter with?

1. Who you are
2. Why you are writing
3. Why you want the job

When introducing yourself, which of these is the correct option?

1. I am a 15 years old boy/girl
2. I am a 15-year-old boy/girl
3. I am 15 years old guy/gal.
4. I am 15 year old.

Introducing yourself

My name is .... . I am a 15-year-old boy/girl from Rosmalen.

I am 15 years old and I live in Rosmalen.

How many sentences is 220 words generally?

1. Around 5
2. Around 10
3. Around 15
4. Around 20

How do you close off a letter if you are writing to Mr. Smith?

1. Yours sincerely,
2. Yours faithfully,

What to do next

Grab your letters

Check your letters for the common mistakes discussed. Use a different colour pen