What is a difference between formal and informal writing?
abbreviations/short forms, to people we know/don't know, friendly atmosphere/respectful and elegant atmosphere
How do you say goodbye in a formal letter?
Yours faithfully (to ppl we don't know), Yours sincerely (to ppl we know)
What is the difference between an opinion essay and a for-and-against essay?
opinion is about your own thoughts (you only mention the other side), for-and-against is about both (ending with your thoughts)
What is a paragraph?
A set of sentences connected to each other, related to the same topic/idea. It starts with a topic sentence and has many supporting sentences to give details.
Say an example: informal linking word
and, but, also, to sum up, firstly...
What is an essay?
formal letter, a long, well-structured piece of writing, which is built around a topic, each paragraph is a different perspective about the same issue
What is a linking word?
connects sentences, shows the type of connection about the content (contrast, result, explanation...)
What is an article?
formal letter, often appears on the internet/in newspapers. A very detailed writing about a topic which is usually controversial
Say an example: formal linking word
on the other hand, however, nevertheless, to start with, to conclude
Say an example: indirect question
Can you tell me...
What is a letter of complaint?
formal letter, we express our dissatisfaction about a topic, giving reasons and examples, asking for a compensation
Name a starting formula for the beginning of your formal letter!
I am writing to inform/ask for ... / I am writing in connection with.../ I have read ...
What is a supporting sentence?
It explains and develops the idea of the topic sentence in a paragraph.
What is a topic sentence?
First sentence of a paragraph. It introduces the topic we are going to read about in that paragraph.
What are some closing formulas at the end of the conclusion in an informal letter?
Hope to hear from you soon/Write back soon/Looking forward to hearing from you
Name a starting formula for the beginning of your informal letter!
Thanks for your letter/ I got your text and I am writing to ...
What are the three main parts of a composition?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What is an indirect question?
A polite/formal way of asking for information in letters
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