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Formal Letter Vs. Informal Letter:
Formal letter | Informal letter. | |
1 | A formal letter has two addresses i.e. (the writer’s address at the right-hand side The receiver’s address at the left-hand side) | It has only one address i.e. the writer’s address on the right-hand side. |
2 | Salutation/greetings. (Dear Madam or Dear Sir) | The salutation or greetings depend on the tone of the question. (Dear Tolu or Dear Dad). |
3 | It has a heading/title | Title is not necessary. |
4 | Use of language is formal | Language is informal |
5 | The subscript is: Yours faithfully, Signature Full name | Yours sincerely, First name only. |
Evaluation:
1. Write an application letter to the principal of your school asking for admission into the Boarding House.
Or
2. Write a letter to your dad asking for permission to spend your Christmas holiday with your friend. Give him three reasons why he should permit you.
Reading Assignment.
Letter writing.
Reference:
The Silent Teacher Page 364 by Segun Olatoye
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