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The last paragraph you can give a I have to stop here. I need to study for a
reason why you have to stop writing.
History quiz tomorrow. I am looking
forward to seeing you during the
coming school holidays.
Your friend,
Semek
The Format
Salutation
Writers /
Senders
Address
Date
Dear Farah,
It was indeed a wonderful surprise to hear
from you again.
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Opening
remarks
The contents
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Do write to me again after your
examinations. Until then, good luck in the exam!
Your friend,
Saliza
Closing
remarks
Ending
Signature
Exercise 1.1:
Objective: Students know how to write salutation based on the question given.
Circle the correct answers for each question.
1) Your friend has asked you for advice on how to be a successful student.
Answer: Dear friend Dear Cousin Dear Amin Dear brother
2) Write a letter to your brother about an event that you have attended recently.
Answer: Dear cousin Dear Aminah Dear Amin Dear brother Dear Lucy
3) You have been asked by your mother to tell your condition studying overseas.
Answer: Dearest Aminah Dear Sarina My lovely mother Dear sunshine
4) Your sister needs your help in giving her advice on how to save money.
Answer: Dear Suzy Dear lovely sister Dear Hank Dear niece Dear monkey
5) Write a reply letter to your cousin about your experience in camping.
Answer: Dear Samihah Dear friend Dear darling Dear cousin
The Ending
a. The ending is written below the closing remarks on the right hand side of
the page.
b. The ending depends on whom you are writing to.
(i) When writing to a family member or a relative you can end with:
Yours affectionately,
Yours lovingly,
Your son,
(ii) When writing to friends or pen-pals you should end with:
Yours sincerely,
Exercise 1.3
Objective: Students know how to write the correct closing ending.
1) to your sister
Answer: Yours sincerely Your brother Yours lovingly Your cousin
2) to your friend
Answer: Yours faithfully Your lover Yours sincerely Your sister
3) to your father
Answer: Your son Your nephew Yours sincerely Yours faithfully
4) to your cousin
Answer: Your friend Your lovely cousin Yours sincerely Your teacher
Opening remarks:
Below are few examples on how you can start your letter.
Thank you for your letter which I received
yesterday.
I was pleasantly surprised to hear from
you.
It was wonderful to hear from you after so
long.
Thank you for your letter. I was pleased to
hear that you are in good health.
It was really nice hearing from you. I am
glad that you like your new school.
How is everyone in the family? Well, I hope
they are doing fine as always.
After the opening remarks, it is time for you to start writing the body content.
The content must be written based on the question given.
Question: Your friend is undecided either he wants to accept the offer to
further his studies abroad or not.
Answer:
Opening remarks: I hope this letter finds you in the pink. First of all, Im proud as
you are chosen to further your studies in United Kingdom.
Body content: In your letter you told me that you are undecided either to accept
the offer to further your studies there or not.
Exercise 1.2:
Write the opening remarks and the body content for each question.
1) Your sister is studying overseas. She has a problem in spending her money
there. Write a letter to advise her on how to spend her money wisely.
Salutation: _______________________________________________
Opening remarks:________________________________________________________________________
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Body content: ____________________________________________________________________________
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Ending:
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2) Your friend has written to you to ask for advice on how to be a successful
student. Write a letter to your friend advising him/her what he/she should do to
be a successful student.
Salutation: _______________________________________________
Opening remarks:________________________________________________________________________
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Body content: ____________________________________________________________________________
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Ending:
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3) Your cousin is going to sit for PMR examination this year. However he has
problems in dividing his time between study and playing. Advise him on how to
make an effective timetable for his daily use.
Opening remarks:________________________________________________________________________
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Body content: ____________________________________________________________________________
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Ending:
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4) Your friend has failed in his/her recent examination. This is because he/she
studied at the last minute. As his/her best friend, you must write a letter to
him/her by giving tips on how to study efficiently.
Salutation: _______________________________________________
Opening remarks:________________________________________________________________________
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Body content: ____________________________________________________________________________
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Ending:
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5) You were selected as a participant to compete in a local TV game show. You
have won the first prize. Write to your mother what did you do to win the game
show.
Salutation: _______________________________________________
Opening remarks:________________________________________________________________________
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Body content: ____________________________________________________________________________
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Ending:
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