Letter Writing

Parts of a Letter: Sort the Pieces – part 3

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Parts of a letter

Where does each piece belong? Drag it to the right part of the letter.
Greeting
Opening
I am writing to apply for the position of summer camp helper, as advertised on your website.
Dear Ms Taylor,
I am 19 and I study Primary Education at Leeds University.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely, Emma Collins
Last summer I worked as a volunteer at a children's sports club, so I have experience of working with young children.
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Main part
Ending
Remember: greeting → opening → main part → ending (closing line and sign-off).

Every letter, formal or informal, is built the same way: a greeting, an opening that says why you are writing, the main part, and an ending – a closing line and a sign-off with your name. Here three letters have been cut into pieces – put each piece where it belongs.

Watch the openings and closing lines: in a formal letter they are almost always set phrases (I am writing to…, I look forward to hearing from you), so learning a few of them by heart pays off in any exam.

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