The following table shows examples of the different formats. Read the texts
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How should such ideas be placed in a letter?
Rewrite the letter on page 4 in Indented format.
Rewrite the letter on page 2 in Semi-Block format.
5. Checking understanding questions:
1. What is the most widely used format of a business letter?
2. What determines the type of a format?
3. At what margin does everything begin in a block format letter?
4. In what format are all the paragraphs indented?
5. What parts of a business letter are laid out in a different manner in a block and semi-block formats?
6. The choice of fonts is not important for a business letter, is it?
7. What must you take into account when choosing a business letter font?
8. How does the punctuation in English business letters differ from the Ukrainian ones?
9. What is an open punctuation? Is it applied in the Ukrainian business letters?
10. According to the information provided in the table of the BLs formats, which paragraph of the letter should usually contain the main point of the message?
11. What information is usually included into the following paragraphs?
12. What is the purpose of the final paragraph of a business letter?
13. Can you place several different or important ideas in one paragraph?
that follow.
| March 16, 2001 Ernie English 1234 Writing Lab Lane Write City, IN 12345 Dear Mr. English: The first paragraph of a typical business letter is used to state the main point of the letter. Begin with a friendly opening; then quickly transition into the purpose of your letter. Use a couple of sentences to explain the purpose, but do not go in to detail until the next paragraph. Beginning with the second paragraph, state the supporting details to justify your purpose. These may take the form of background information, statistics or first-hand accounts. A few short paragraphs within the body of the letter should be enough to support your reasoning. Finally, in the closing paragraph, briefly restate your purpose and why it is important. If the purpose of your letter is employment related, consider ending your letter with your contact information. Sincerely, Lucy Letter 23 Winner's Road New Employee Town, PA123 | March 16, 2001 Ernie English 1234 Writing Lab Lane Write City, IN 12345 Dear Mr. English: The first paragraph of a typical business letter is used to state the main point of the letter. Begin with a friendly opening; then quickly transition into the purpose of your letter. Use a couple of sentences to explain the purpose, but do not go in to detail until the next paragraph. Beginning with the second paragraph, state the supporting details to justify your purpose. These may take the form of background information, statistics or first-hand accounts. A few short paragraphs within the body of the letter should be enough to support your reasoning. Finally, in the closing paragraph, briefly restate your purpose and why it is important. If the purpose of your letter is employment related, consider ending your letter with your contact information. Sincerely, Lucy Letter | March 16, 2001 Ernie English 1234 Writing Lab Lane Write City, IN 12345 Dear Mr. English: The first paragraph of a typical business letter is used to state the main point of the letter. Begin with a friendly opening. Use a couple of sentences to explain the purpose, but do not go in to detail until the next paragraph. Beginning with the second paragraph, state the supporting details to justify your purpose. These may take the form of background information, statistics or first-hand accounts. A few short paragraphs within the body of the letter should be enough to support your reasoning. Finally, in the closing paragraph, briefly restate your purpose and why it is important. If the purpose of your letter is employment related, consider ending your letter with your contact information. However, if the purpose is informational, think about closing with gratitude for the reader's time. Sincerely, Lucy Letter |
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