Question

B. Are these statements true or false? 1. A formal letter should always have a date. 2. You put the address of the person you are writing to directly under your address. 3. You should begin a formal letter with Dear + first name surname. 4. If you begin your letter with Dear + name, you can finish the letter with Yours sincerely or kind Regards. 5. You should end a formal letter by signing it and typing your name and position under your signature. 6. In formal letters, you should use idiomatic phrases and short forms such as I'm, we're, isn't, aren't.​

Answer 1

1) true
2)false
3)false
4)true
5)true
6)false

Answer 2

1. True. A formal letter should always have a date, usually placed at the top right-hand corner of the letter.

2. False. The address of the person you are writing to is usually placed below the date, on the left-hand side of the letter.

3. False. In a formal letter, you should begin with a formal greeting such as "Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. [Last Name]."

4. False. If you begin your letter with "Dear [Name]," you should finish the letter with "Yours faithfully" or "Yours truly." "Yours sincerely" is used when you address the recipient with their full name, such as "Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. [Last Name]."

5. True. It is customary to end a formal letter by signing it and typing your name and position below your signature.

6. False. In formal letters, it is best to use standard language and avoid idiomatic phrases or slang. It is recommended to use complete sentences and avoid using contractions such as "I'm," "we're," "isn't," "aren't."