INFORMAL LETTERS
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Informal letters are social or friendly letters. They are usually written to people we know personally, for example members of our family, relatives, friends or pen friends.
our our friend,
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The Format
Loron !atu, "ahaia #,
Signature
68C, Taman
Writer’s / Sender’s Address
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Date
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)ear *arah, remars
It was indeed a wonderful surprise to hear from you aain. +++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++ + +++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++. +.
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+++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++ +++++ +++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++. +. )o write to me aain after your examinations. ntil then,
The !ontents
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Ending
#$ The address addr ess a. The writer0s address address is usually written written at the top riht hand corner. b. There is a comma 1,2 after each line. c. There is a full stop 1.2 at the end of the address. d. ou can include the name of your state 1'elaka2 if you are writin to someone in another state 13ahan2. e. Include the name name of your country country 1'alaysia2 1'alaysia2 if you are writin to someone overseas e. India. %$ The Th e date dat e a. 4rite 4rite the the date below below the addre address. ss. b. se the corr correct ect 5nlish 5nlish spellin spellin of the month. month. c. 4hen replyi replyin n to a letter letter iven, iven, your date should should be a few days after that of the letter iven. d. There There are diere dierent nt ways of writin writin the the date. #st Mar!h %&#&. #st Mar!h %&#&. Mar!h #' %&#&. ($ The greeting/ salutation a. The reetin reetin or or salutation salutation is written one line below the the date, on the left hand of the pae ended by the comma 1,2. b. The salutation salutation used depends on how close close you are are to the person you are writin to 1i2 is most often used and always correct. Dear ou ou can use it for anyone, from from your mother to a new pen7pal. 1ii2 My dear . is used if you have a close relationship with someone, like your family or best friend. ……….. …
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Dearest and My dearest for people you love.
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#. I0d love to come over to your house. <. Thank you for your invitation. I0d be lad to come to your birthday party. >. Df course I would love to attend your brother0s weedin. Thank )$ The ending a. The endin is written below the closin remarks on the riht you for invitin me. hand side of the pae. De!lining In+itations b. The endin depends on whom you are writin to. 1i2 4hen writin to a family member or a relative you can (. Thanks for your invitation. :owever, I am sorry I will have to end with9 turn it down as I have already promise my father that I0d Aoin Yours afectionately him on a Eshin trip. Yours lovingly #. lthouh I0d love to Aoin you, I am sorry to say that I will not be Your son able to make it. 1ii2 4hen writin to friends or pen7pals you should end <. I am sorry to inform you that I will not be able to attend your with9 sister0s weddin. Yours sincerely c. our name or sinature is written below the endin. MODEL SENTEN"ES FOR INFORMAL LETTERS ………
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:ow are you; I hope you are in the pink of health. Thank you for your interestin letter. I received your letter yesterday= a few days ao. 4hat a surprise- It0s really ood to hear from you. :ow is everyone in the family; 4ell, I hope. I am really lad to hear from you. :ow are you; I am sorry I couldn0t write earlier. This letter will probably come as a surprise to you. 4hat a pleasant surprise it was hear from you after such a lon time.
E*tending In+itations
(. 4ould you like to Aoin me on a trip to 3antai Bemis; #. :ow about comin over to my place next weekend; <. I would like to invite you to my brother0s weddin that will take place on the (6 th of uust. >. 'y friends and I are plannin to o campin durin the holidays. 4hy don0t you come alon; ?. If you have not made any plans for the holidays, perhaps you would like to Aoin us on a trip to Cameron :ihlands.
,i+ing in-ormation
(. I would like to inform you that I have Aust been oered a scholarship. #. )idn0t you hear the ood news; I ot the "est !tudent ward for my 3'B exam result. <. ou are not oin to believe what I am oin to tell you. I have Aust been informed that I won the Erst pri/e in a sloan7writin contest. >. I had a most terrifyin experience last 'onday while I was on my way to school. ?. I am sure that you0d be lad to know that I have passed my 3'B exam. 6. )id you know that &asin !upermarket is havin a sale; ,i+ing ad+i!e
Responding to In+itations/ A!!epting In+itations
(. If you ask me, I will advise you to accept the oer. #. I really think you should ive up your part7time Aob and concentrate on your studies. <. If I were you, I will discuss the matter with my parents Erst, before makin a decision. >. I think you should think carefully before you decide what to do. ?. pply for the scholarship, there is no harm in tryin.
(. I0d be lad to Aoin you and your friends on the trip
O.ering Apologies
(. I am sorry for not replyin your previous letter. #. I did not mean to oend you in anyway. 3lease accept my apoloy. <. 3lease forive me for not informin you earlier. >. I apoloi/e for not keepin in touch with you. O.ering "ongratulations
(. Conratulations- ou truly deserve the "est !tudent ward. #. I would like to conratulate you on your recent success in your examination. <. I heard that you passed your exams with Fyin colours. 3lease accept my conratulations. >. 4ell done- I am sure your parents must be very proud of you. O.ering "ondolen!es and Smpath
(. I am sorry to hear about the accident. #. I know how you must be feelin now. ou have my sympathy. <. 4hat a dreadful thin to happen- I am sure you must still be in a state of shock and disbelief. >. 'y parents Aoin me in sendin you our deepest condolences.
MODEL 0MR 12ESTION
our friend who scored 80s in the 3'B examination has been oered a place to study in a residential school. :owever, he is undecided whether or not to accept the oer. 4rite a letter to him. In your letter you should9 • • •
Conratulate your friend on his success sk him to accept the oer Give your reasons
4hen writin the letter9 • • •
se all the points 5laborate on the notes 'ake sure it is not less than (#% words.
To e*press Appre!iation/ ,ratitude
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Thank you for your advice. It was really thouhtful of you to help us in our time of need. :ow kind of you to think about usI truly appreciate your kindness.
MODEL ANSWER
(6, &alan !inaran, Taman &aya "akti, $$%%% &asin, 'elaka.
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(. That will be all for now. I shall write aain when I have the time. #. 3lease convey my warmest reards to your family. <. "est wishes to you and your family. >. 3lease ive my love to Grandma. ?. Good luck in your comin examination. 6. )o write soon. $. I hope to hear from you soon. 8. )o write aain when you have the time.
(6th *ebruary #%(%. )ear !haiful, Conratulations on your success in the recent 3'B examination. I always knew that you were an outstandin student. I am sure your parents are really proud of you. In your last letter, you told me that you were undecided whether or not to accept the oer to study in a residential school. If I were you, I will deEnitely accept the oer. I would not have
second thouhts about my decision. In the Erst place, this will nyway, you have till the end of this month to make a provide you with an excellent opportunity like this. Dnly students decision. )iscuss it with your parents. 4eih all the pros and cons who excel in their studies are oered places in residential schools. before you decide. 3lease convey my warmest reards to your Thus, competition is sti and this will spur you on to achieve parents. better result. our friend, Df course, studyin in a residential school would mean that /ahar you would have to leave home and stay in the hostel. If iven a choice, I would prefer to stay in hostel. Instead of stayin at home and bein pampered by the rest of the family, you will learn to be independent. Learnin to live with people of dierent backrounds can be fun.
