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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
One can follow the simple steps given below to write a formal letter:
- First of all, before writing the letter, plan your message. Decide what is the main purpose of this letter and what are you achieving by writing this letter, so on and so forth
- Then, start writing the letter by following the proper format. Ensure the writing is single-spaced
- Next, decide what has to be written in the introduction. The introduction should clearly inform the purpose of the letter
- In the main body of the letter, write in detail about your request or anything else for which you are writing the letter
- Then, conclude the letter clearly by writing the expectatio
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are different types of Formal Letter in English writing. They are generally categorized as Business Letters, Letters to Newspapers, Letter of Application, etc.
- Business Letters include letters includes letters from an employer to an employee or vice versa. These are written to convey information, respond to inquiries, make requests or address any issues. The tone of these letters is polite, formal, and professional
- Letters of Application generally comprise letters applying for employment. This is a formal letter written to apply for an internship, job, or scholarship
- Letters to Newspapers are addressed to the Editors. These are form
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
A formal letter follows a proper structure and format. It includes a number of elements apart from the main content or body such as receiver's and sender's address, date, subject, closing statement, etc. The components included in a formal letter are:
- Sender's address
- Date
- Recipient's address
- Salutation (Formal greeting)
- Body of the letter
- Closing statement
- Signature
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
A formal request letter is written to ask for something-such as documents, permission, details or information or assistance from an authoritative person. It should be clear, precise, and respectful in tone. To write a formal request letter, here are the steps:
- Start the letter by writing your details
- Add the recipients details
- Then, write a clear and concise subject line
- Use proper salutation
- Then, start writing the letter. Give proper introduction, add details, and then, conclude the letter
- Make a polite closing request
- End the letter using a formal closing line
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
The most common English Phrases are:
- How are you?
- Nice to meet you
- What do you do?
- Can you help me
- Can you help me?
- See you later
- How much is this?
- No problem
- What time is it?
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the common phrases that can be used in everyday conversations are:
Greetings
- Hi, How are you?
- How is everything going?
- Have a great day!
- Nice to meet you
Asking for Information
- How much does it cost?
- What time is it?
- How can I reach there?
- ·What does this word mean?
Making Requests
- Can you help me with this?
- Do you have a minute?
- Can I ask you something?
- I'd like some help, please
Expressing Gratitude
- I really appreciate it
- Thanks a lot
- Thank you so much!
- You're welcome
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Phrases are an important part of writing because they add flow, clarity, and emotion to a sentence. Here is how they can improve their writing:
- Can make writing appear more conversational and natural
- Improves clarity and makes the sentences precise
- They help connect ideas smoothly
- Can add style and expressions
- Phrases can help one say the same idea in a number of ways. For example: Instead of repeating “I think”, one can say “It seems to me…”, “In my opinion…”, “From my perspective…”
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
Find below some examples of future perfect tense in English:
- By next month, I will have finished this project.
- By 2028, the band will have toured across the globe.
- Mr. Kim will have cooked for his friend by the time they arrive.
- I won't have made this dish by dinner.
- I will not have saved enough money to buy concert tickets by next yest.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
Future Perfect Tense rule is simple. Check out the future perfect tense structure explained below with the help of examples:
| Structure | Example |
|---|---|
| Subject + will/ shall + have + past participle (V3) |
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