The Formal Letter

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The Formal Letter

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The Formal Letter — Exercises

Identify the function of each paragraph

  1. “Dear Ms Hartley, I am writing with regard to the vacancy for a Marketing Assistant advertised on your company website.”
    (Opening statement / Request for information / Background/experience / Closing) 
  2. “I have three years of experience in digital marketing, during which I developed campaigns that increased web traffic by 40%.”
    (Opening statement / Request for information / Background/experience / Closing) 
  3. “I would be grateful if you could provide further details regarding the selection process and the expected start date.”
    (Opening statement / Request for information / Background/experience / Closing) 
  4. “I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely, J. Adams”
    (Opening statement / Request for information / Background/experience / Closing) 

Choose the correct formal expression

  1. ______, I am writing to enquire about the summer placement programme.
    (Dear Sir or Madam, / Hi there, / To whom it concerns,) 
  2. I ______ if you could send me further details at your earliest convenience.
    (would be grateful / 'd really appreciate it / want to know) 
  3. I am ______ in applying for the position of Research Assistant.
    (particularly interested / very much keen / quite into the idea) 
  4. Please ______ the attached CV for your consideration.
    (find enclosed / see attached please / have a look at) 
  5. I ______ to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
    (look forward / can't wait / am hoping) 
  6. ______, J. Baker
    (Yours sincerely, / Best, / See you,) 

The Formal Letter — Answer Key

Identify the function of each paragraph

  1. Opening statement
  2. Background/experience
  3. Request for information
  4. Closing

Choose the correct formal expression

  1. Dear Sir or Madam,
  2. would be grateful
  3. particularly interested
  4. find enclosed
  5. look forward
  6. Yours sincerely,