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Writing: Semi-Formal Letter

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Definition of a Semi-formal Letter
Features of a Semi-formal Letter

What Semi-Formal Letter?

A semi-formal letter is one that is not strictly informal or formal. It has the features of both informal and formal letters.

It is a letter written to someone who is neither too close nor too far from the writer. It is written to somebody with whom we do not have a personal relationship with but we are close to.

Examples of semi-formal letters are letters written to your boss in the office, teacher, elder, uncle, or pastor.

Features of a Semi-Formal Letter:

1. Writer’s address

2. Salutation/greetings: The addressee’s surname may be used, e.g. Dear Mr. Ajoge, Dear Mrs. Paul, or Dear Sir, it all depends on the relationship existing between you and the recipient.

3. Introduction

4. The body of the letter should be different from that of an informal letter. That is;

The writer goes straight to the point
The language is a little bit formal and informal.

5. Do not give a heading to your letter.

6. Conclusion

7. Subscript – Yours sincerely,

The writer’s surname and the first name
Signature is not required

e.g.

Yours sincerely,

Bosede

Evaluation:

Write a letter to your Pastor/Imam discussing a religious programme held recently that you enjoyed very much.

Reference: The Silent Teacher for Schools and Colleges by Segun Olatoye

Reading Assignment: The Silent Teacher for Schools and Colleges Page 360

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ESTHER AREMU

2 years ago

EVALUATION QUESTION
Write a letter to your pastor discussing a religious programme held recently that you enjoyed much.

Zarmangada,
Nazareth Baptist Church,
Off Rayfield Road,
Jos South.
Plateau State.
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter to inform about the Girl`s Auxillary Camp held last week by the church(Rockview Baptist Church) that I really enjoyed.

The programme lasted 4days (17th November -20th November). It was full of activities and fun right from the very first day.There was teaching of the word of God, praying, sports and dicussion groups.It had great impart not only in my life but in the life of other girls.

I am very grateful to the church for organising this programme and I look forward in attending the next one.
THANK YOU SIR.
Yours sincerely,
Aremu Esther.