Formal letter
What type of language is used in a formal letter?
Formal and respectful language.
Who are informal letters usually written to?
Friends or family. People close to you.
What does the word “email” stand for?
Electronic mail.
What determines whether a letter is formal or informal?
The audience.
What type of letter would you write to thank a friend?
An informal letter.
Name one situation in which a formal letter is used.
Filing a complaint, Registering a job application, A letter to a customer or Writing a newsletter or article.
What type of language is mainly used in informal letters?
Informal language.
What element is mandatory in an email but not in a traditional letter?
The subject line.
Mention one difference between a letter and an email.
Emails include a subject line.
What type of text would you use to file a complaint?
A formal letter.
Which grammatical voice is commonly used in formal letters?
Passive voice.
Name two elements that are common in informal letters but not in formal ones.
Contractions, abbreviations, imperatives, personal expressions.
What is the main purpose of the subject line?
To summarize the reason for the email.
Which has more weight and is harder to ignore: a letter or an email?
A physical letter.
What would you use to give personal life updates?
An informal letter.
Why should a formal letter be “straight to the point”?
To communicate the message clearly and precisely.
Which grammatical voice is more common in informal letters?
Active voice.
Why are emails usually more informal than letters?
Because they are digital and used for quick communication.
When is it better to use a letter instead of an email?
For important or official matters.
Why might an email not be ideal for very important official matters?
Because it can be easily ignored or deleted.
Mention three key characteristics of a formal letter.
Formal language, informative purpose and correct spelling.
Why do informal letters allow more creativity?
Because they are less structured and reflect the writer’s personality.
Name the four basic parts of an email.
Subject line, salutation, body and closing, signature.
Name three differences between formal and informal letters.
Meaning of the letter, size, language, audience and format.
Explain why context is important when choosing between a formal letter, informal letter, or email.
It determines the tone, language, and format.