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Formal Writing Skills

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Formal Writing Skills

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📝 Part 1: Identifying Formal vs Informal Writing

1. Which of the following are features of formal writing? (Tick all that apply)

Complete sentences with proper punctuation

Text speak and abbreviations (e.g., "u", "lol")

Clear paragraph structure

Linking words (furthermore, however, therefore)

Casual greetings like "Hey" or "What's up?"

2. Choose the most appropriate formal greeting for a business letter:

Hi there!

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hey!

What's up?

3. Which linking word would be most appropriate to show contrast in formal writing?

But

However,

And

So

✏️ Part 2: Transforming Informal to Formal

4. Rewrite this informal sentence in a formal style:

"Hey, can u help me out with this thing? It's kinda urgent!"

5. Add appropriate linking words to connect these sentences formally:

"The school event was successful. There were some organisational issues that need addressing."

The school event was successful. _____________, there were some organisational issues that need addressing.

6. Correct the punctuation and capitalisation in this formal sentence:

"furthermore i would like to express my gratitude for your assistance however i believe there are areas for improvement"

🎯 Part 3: Formal Letter Structure

7. Number the following parts of a formal letter in the correct order (1-6):

____ Your signature

____ Date

____ Recipient's address

____ Your address

____ Main body paragraphs

____ Formal greeting (Dear...)

8. Write a formal closing paragraph for a letter requesting information about a school programme:
9. Reflection: Explain why formal writing is important in professional and academic contexts:

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