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Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing We We use formal language for: Writing to someone we dont know Writing for a large audience such as in a newspaper article Writing non-fiction such as instructions, explanations or


  1. Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing We We use formal language for: • Writing to someone we don’t know • Writing for a large audience such as in a newspaper article • Writing non-fiction such as instructions, explanations or reports • Writing important letters or making a complaint

  2. Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing We We use informal language for: • Writing to someone we know well • Writing to friends and close family • Writing emails and text messages to people we know

  3. Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing Fo Formal letter Dear sir or madam, I am writing to inform you that I had a most enjoyable experience at your delightful restaurant last week. My sister and I experienced impeccable service from your staff, who delivered heavenly food throughout the evening. Indeed, the chocolate fudge cake was divine…

  4. Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing In Informa mal letter er Hi Daniel, Just a quick letter to say how great it was to meet you on holiday. Did you get home safely? Our journey back was a NIGHTMARE! It was great to meet your family too. Mum says you can come and stay with us at half term. I can’t wait to show you my pets – maybe you could meet some of my school friends, if we have time.

  5. Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing Th Think k of some informal alternatives for the words below: • Ex Exami mine ne • Di Discover • Ex Expl plode de • Inc Increa ease • Po Postpone • Il Illus ustrate • To Tolerate • Es Establ blish • Pe Permit • Ap Apol ologi ogise • Ar Arrive • Au Auth thor orise

  6. Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing Fo Formal / informal alternatives: • Ex Exami mine ne Lo Look a at • Di Discover Fi Find out • Ex Expl plode de Bl Blow up • Inc Increa ease e Go Go u up • Po Postpone Pu Put off • Il Illus ustrate e Dr Draw or show • To Tolerate Pu Put up with • Es Establ blish h Se Set up • Pe Permit Le Let • Ap Apol ologi ogise Sa Say sor orry • Ar Arrive Sh Show up • Au Auth thor orise Gi Give t the g go a ahead

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