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STRATEGYWRITING
Lesson #15•5 Practice Exercises Included
Task 1 General Training: Formal vs Informal Letter Structures
Mastering tone, salutations, bullet point coverage, and sign-offs for GT letters.
## General Training Letter Register Matrix
| Letter Type | Audience | Salutation | Sign-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Formal** | Unknown manager / company | *Dear Sir or Madam,* | *Yours faithfully,* |
| **Semi-Formal** | Known landlord / colleague | *Dear Mr. Smith / Dear Ms. Davis,* | *Yours sincerely,* |
| **Informal** | Friend / family member | *Dear Alex / Hi Sarah,* | *Warm regards / Best wishes,* |
### Structure:
- **Paragraph 1**: Purpose of writing.
- **Paragraph 2**: Bullet Point 1 with specific details.
- **Paragraph 3**: Bullet Point 2 with explanation.
- **Paragraph 4**: Bullet Point 3 with requested action / outcome.
Interactive 5-Question Strategy Quiz
0 / 5 Answered
1
If you write a formal complaint letter starting with 'Dear Sir or Madam', the correct sign-off is:
2
If writing to your landlord Mr. Jenkins whom you know by name, start and sign off with:
3
How many bullet points must be addressed in an IELTS GT letter?
4
What is an appropriate opening sentence for a formal job inquiry letter?
5
In an informal letter to a friend, which phrase is appropriate?
Apply This Grammar in Writing / Speaking
Practice GT Letters