The document contains a series of true/false questions about formal and informal language in emails. It then has sentences to be matched with responses and words to fill in gaps in sample emails. It finishes with a discussion question about staying in touch with friends.
The document contains a series of true/false questions about formal and informal language in emails. It then has sentences to be matched with responses and words to fill in gaps in sample emails. It finishes with a discussion question about staying in touch with friends.
The document contains a series of true/false questions about formal and informal language in emails. It then has sentences to be matched with responses and words to fill in gaps in sample emails. It finishes with a discussion question about staying in touch with friends.
The document contains a series of true/false questions about formal and informal language in emails. It then has sentences to be matched with responses and words to fill in gaps in sample emails. It finishes with a discussion question about staying in touch with friends.
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Are the sentences true or false?
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1. Hi … is less formal than Dear … , . _____ _____ 2. How’s it going? is an informal way to say How are you?. _____ _____ 3. It’s important to give the reason for writing in the first sentence. _____ _____ 4. Phrasal verbs like catch up make your writing sound more formal. _____ _____ 5. How does ... sound? is an informal way of suggesting something. _____ _____ 6. People don’t write in paragraphs in informal emails. _____ _____
Match the sentences (1–6) with the replies (a–f).
Sentences Replies 1. I was wondering if you want to go for dinner. _____ a. Things have been good and … 2. I’m really sorry I’ve not been in touch. _____ b. Sorry to hear that! 3. How are you doing? _____ c. Don’t worry! I’ve been super busy too. 4. Just to let you know I passed my exams! _____ d. I’d love to. How about Tuesday? 5. I’ve been ill so I couldn’t come to your party. _____ e. Happy to help any way I can. 6. I was hoping you could do me a favour. _____ f. So good to hear your news.
Write one word to fill each gap.
1. Sorry I haven’t been ……………………………… touch for such a long time. 2. I’ve been meaning to write to you ……………………………… ages. 3. How did your exams ……………………………… ? 4. I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing ……………………………… first! 5. Anyway, I’d better ……………………………… back to work. 6. Can’t wait ……………………………… see you! 7. We really need a good catch ……………………………… ! 8. I can’t believe we haven’t seen each other ……………………………… Carl’s wedding. Discussion What’s the best way to stay in touch with friends you don’t see often?