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Quizzes
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Comprehension A
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Comprehension B
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Vocabulary Development A
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Vocabulary Development B
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Grammatical Accuracy
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Spoken English
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JSS3: English Language – 1st Term Examination | Literature
Topic Content:
- Meaning of Formal Letter
- Features of a Formal Letter
What is a Formal Letter?
A Formal letter is a letter written to somebody with whom the writer has no personal relationship. It is a business or an official letter. It is strictly impersonal.
The formal letter is not addressed to the name of a person but the title or designation of the person, e.g. the president, minister, the principal, the local government chairman, or the commissioner of police.
Features of a Formal Letter:
The features of a formal letter are divided into the following parts:
1. Addresses:
(i) Addresser i.e. the writer’s address.
(ii) Addressee i.e. the receiver’s address.
2. Salutation: Dear Sir, Dear Madam,
3. Title/Heading: e.g. Letter of Complaint.
4. Introduction: Start very politely and be formal in language.
5. Body of the letter: Divided into paragraphs, state the reason(s) for writing, paragraphs must be linked.
6. Conclusion: (Brief and Concise) e.g. I am confident you will look into these problems….
7. Concluding Salutation/Subscript:
Example:
- Subscript: Yours faithfully,
- Signature of the writer ……………………………….
- Full name of the writer …………………
Evaluation:
Write a letter to the chairman of your Local Government Area, complaining about the problem of transportation in your area. Your letter should not be less than 250 words.
Reference:
New Concept English Book 3.
Reading Assignment
- New Concept English Book 3 Page 67 by F. Ademola et al.
- New Comprehensive English Page 108 by Martins Izuchukwu Amaechi.
ANSWERS TO THE EVALUATION QUESTION
WRITE A LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN OF YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT,COMPLAINING ABOUT THE LACK OF TRANSPORTATION IN YOUR AREA.
Zarmangada,
Off Rayfield Road,
Dachom.
Jos south,
Plateau State.
16th August,2022.
Chairman,
Kenke,
Jos South,
Plateau State.
Dear Sir,
COMPLAIN ABOUT LACK OF TRANSPORTATION
I am writing this letter to complain about the lack of transportation in our area. Most of the members of the community murmur within them so I deemed it fit to complain.
The lack of transportation in our area is nothing to write home and has made our community to be known as an underdeveloped one. It has also prevented the community members from carrying out trade comfortably (most people walk on long distances to the market everyday which is also not good for their health) and has prevented people from coming to settle there. Our community is blessed with a lot of resources which is meant to be for the benefits of the members but opposite is our case this caused by the lack of transportation.
The provision of vehicle such as buses, cars, tricycles, taxis, etc. and also the repair of the road should be done. If this is can be taken into consideration and implemented then I see a bright future for the society because it will enhance trade, bringing of infrastructures like water, electricity, etc. It will also attract more settlers to the community and many other benefits.
Sir, if you can look into this matter using your position it will be greatly appreciated and would also put smiles on the face of the community members.
THANK YOU SIR Yours faithfully,
Esther
AREMU ESTHER
Zarmangada road,