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Year 8 English — Writing an informal letter

Lay out a friendly letter in its usual parts, and keep the language warm rather than official.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.Write one word: In a friendly letter, the date is written just below your own ____.

  2. 2.In a friendly letter, which of these should you NOT do?

    • a) Use short, chatty sentences
    • b) Ask about the reader's family
    • c) Use stiff, official language
    • d) Sign off with your first name

  3. 3.You are writing to a friend about your holiday. Which opening line fits best?

    • a) I wish to inform you regarding my recent vacation.
    • b) With reference to your letter of last month.
    • c) It is submitted for your kind consideration.
    • d) I hope this letter finds you well. I have so much to tell you about my holiday!

  4. 4.This is the layout of a friendly letter. Tap the part where the greeting goes.

    Write the number of the part.

    123456

  5. 5.Write one word: A letter to a friend is called an ____ letter, because it does not use official language.

  6. 6.Write the one word that begins the greeting of almost every letter: ____ Meera,

  7. 7.Which ending suits a letter to a close friend?

    • a) Yours obediently,
    • b) With love,
    • c) Respectfully yours,
    • d) Yours faithfully,

  8. 8.Which greeting suits a letter to your cousin?

    • a) Dear Madam,
    • b) Dear Sir,
    • c) Dear Ravi,
    • d) Respected Sir,

Answer key — Year 8 English — Writing an informal letter

  1. 1. address
  2. 2. c) Use stiff, official language
  3. 3. d) I hope this letter finds you well. I have so much to tell you about my holiday!
  4. 4. 3 — The greeting
  5. 5. informal
  6. 6. dear
  7. 7. b) With love,
  8. 8. c) Dear Ravi,