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Informal Letter Writing

Read each question carefully. For the writing task, use a friendly voice and organise your ideas into a clear letter.

Recognising informal style

Choose the best answer for each question.

1.You are writing to a close friend. Which greeting best suits an informal letter?

Dear Sir or Madam,
Kia ora, Maia!
To whom it may concern,

2.Which line has the most suitable informal tone for a letter to a friend?

I am writing to request further information.
Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Please respond at your earliest convenience.

3.In a typical informal letter, which part usually comes directly before the writer's name?

The greeting
The closing phrase
The opening paragraph

4.Which feature commonly belongs in an informal letter?

Contractions such as “I've” and “we're”
Formal titles in every greeting
Every sentence written in a formal register

Building a letter

Use your understanding of letter structure and tone to complete these tasks.

5.Match each letter component with the example that best represents it.

Greeting
Opening line
Body
Closing
Signature

It's been ages—how have you been?
Thanks for showing me how to fix my bike.
Take care, Sione
Hey Isla!
Catch you later!

6.Read this sentence: “You're a legend for lending me your notes—I owe you a coffee!” Name its tone and give one reason for your choice.

7.Write one friendly opening sentence for a letter thanking a friend for helping you move into a new flat.

8.Write a short informal letter of 4–6 sentences to a friend. Describe one thing you did last weekend and invite them to meet you next week. Include a greeting, an opening, a body, a closing and your name.

9.Add a small doodle or symbol that could suit the informal letter you wrote.