W25 - Writing essentials + Invitation letter

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Writing essentials

1. Basic grammar

2. Prepositions

3. Linking words

1. Grammar

Basic knowledge

Exercise: True/False

Zijn de volgende zinnen grammaticaal correct?

I am teaching right now.

1. True
2. False

They work as an account manager.

1. True
2. False

They have been here for 3 years.

1. True
2. False

You will graduate next year.

1. True
2. False

He/she is going to graduate next year.

1. True
2. False

You went on vacation last year.

1. True
2. False

In een zin komen plaats en tijd achteraan in de zin

1. True
2. False

Exercise: Multiple choice

Choose the correct answer

Ik werk hier al 5 jaar.

1. I am working here for 5 years.
2. I work here 5 years.
3. I worked here for 5 years.
4. I have worked here for 5 years.

Welke datum is correct geschreven?

1. 8 July
2. July 8th
3. the 8th of July
4. July 8

Zin 1: I also have a side job.
Zin 2: I have also a side job.

1. Zin 1 is goed
2. Zin 2 is goed
3. Beiden zijn goed
4. Beiden zijn fout

Zin 1: Every day it is someone's birthday.
Zin 2: It's someone's birthday every day.

1. Zin 1 is goed
2. Zin 2 is goed
3. Beiden zijn goed
4. Beiden zijn fout

Je gebruikt een 's om een meervoud te maken zoals in het Nederlands

1. True
2. False

Wat is het meervoud van:
Party

1. Partys
2. Party's
3. Parties
4. Partays

Wat is het meervoud van:
play

1. play's
2. plays
3. playies
4. plaies

Wat is het meervoud van:
menu

1. menu's
2. menus
3. menues
4. menu s

2. Prepositions

Voorzetsels

I work (..) an employment agency.

1. by
2. for
3. at
4. in

I work (...) the week.

1. through
2. at
3. on
4. during

I work (...) the weekends.

1. on
2. at
3. in
4. during

The course was ... a Saturday.

1. on
2. at
3. in
4. during

Our vacation starts ... July 8th.

1. on
2. at
3. in
4. during

The party is ... a Friday.

1. on
2. at
3. in
4. during

3. Linking words

Would you combine the sentences? If so, which linking word would you choose?

My name is Sarah. I am 20 years old.

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

I like my work. Sometimes it's difficult.

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

I have been here for 5 years. I know a lot about the company.

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

Do you like your work? Don't you like your work?

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

Let me tell you something about myself. I am very hard-working.

1. first
2. although
3. because
4. also

I am hard-working. I am friendly.

1. first
2. although
3. because
4. also

I love my job. I help people.

1. first
2. although
3. because
4. also

I love my job. The hours are long.

1. first
2. although
3. because
4. also

Practice

Letter to potential client

Situation

As a business student, you will often need to communicate with potential clients in a professional manner. For this assignment, you will write a business letter to a potential international client, introducing your company and highlighting how your products or services can meet their needs.

Assignment

Salutation: Start your letter with a proper greeting 

Introduction: Introduce yourself, your company and mention your purpose.

Body: Describe your company's products or services and explain how they can benefit the client. Include at least two specific features or advantages.

Conclusion: Invite the client to contact you for more information or to discuss further. Provide your contact information.

Closing: End with a polite closing. 

Word Count: Aim for 150-200 words.