Writing in a nutshell
 

We would like to throw you a lifeline revising some fixed phrases essential for your future matura letters or short forms .Get your message across!

Fill in the missing words and identify the degree of formality of the following phrases/sentences:
 

1. Drop me a l...............!

2. I am writing to make a c............... about a mobile phone I bought in your online shop last week.

3. I’m looking f................. to hearing from you.

4. Please, write b................ soon.

5. I am writing in r................... to your advertisement.

6. Please, find the copy of the receipt along with proof of purchase e................... .

7. I would be grateful if you could send me further i................... .

8. Thank you in a..................... for your help.

9. Give my r.................. to your parents.

10. Wish you w.............. here!

11. I am writing to e.................... about your holiday offer which I saw advertised in the latest issue of the ‘’Holidaymaker’’ magazine.

12.I e................... my CV and references.

13. I would like to request a r............... or product replacement.

14. Thank you for your time in c................ my application.

15. I would appreciate a response at your earliest c.................. .

16. Keep in t................

17. Let me k.............. if you can help.

18. Sorry, I haven’t w............... for so long but I’ve been very busy recently. 

Answers:1.line- Informal, 2.complaint- Formal, 3.forward-I, 4.back-I, 5.response-F, 6.enclosed-F, 7.information-F, 8. advance-I/F, 9.regards-I/F, 10.were-I, 11.enquire-F, 12.enclose-F, 13.refund-F, 14.considering-F, 15.convenience-F, 16.touch-I, 17.know-I, 18.written-I.

Please, find some samples of our favourite ads- make sure you won’t write anything using the English sense of humour....

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Complete Encyclopedia Brittanica - 45 volumes, excellent condition, $ 300 or best offer. No longer needed - got married last weekend - wife knows everything!

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Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home too.

Dog for sale! Eats everything and is fond of children.