I.The expressions used in formal and informal letters have been mixed.Decide if they are typical for formal (F) or informal (IN) letters.

Worksheet: Letters Date:

Name:

Surname:

I. The expressions used in formal and informal letters have been mixed.

Decide if they are typical for formal (F) or informal (IN) letters.

a. I look forward to hearing from you.

b. Dear Sir/Madam,

c. My dear Mary and John,

d. I saw an advertisement in the ‘Evening Standard’ for a waiter.

e. It was very kind of you to write.

f. Give my regards to Judy.

g. Kind Regards

h. We would be delighted to answer all your inquiries.

i. Many thanks for your letter. I’m sorry for not writing not writing for so long.

j. This is just a quick note to ask if you are free next weekend.

k. Thank you for a detailed response to all my inquiries.

l. Do get in touch soon.

m. Yours faithfully n. Best Regards

o. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

II. Complete the letter.

Box No 455 124 North Road London 84799

1. .………..

2. ………….. Mark,

Many 3. ………….. for your 4. . ………….. Forgive me for not 5. …………..

earlier, but I’ve been very busy recently. How are things with you and your family?

All is well here in New Castle. Now I’m having a couple of days off. I’m visiting Paris this week. I’ll drop you a line when I get there.

6. I’m ………….. forward to hearing 7. ………….. you.

8. ………….. Regards

Ann