Informal Letter (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of an informal letter?
What is the primary purpose of an informal letter?
Personal communication with someone known
Which form of address must be maintained throughout an informal letter?
Which form of address must be maintained throughout an informal letter?
du forms (du, dich, dir, dein)
How long is an informal letter compared to other formats?
How long is an informal letter compared to other formats?
Longer than postcard, shorter than essay
What should you include at the start of an informal letter?
What should you include at the start of an informal letter?
Greeting with name & acknowledge letter
Which tenses should be included to show grammatical range?
Which tenses should be included to show grammatical range?
Past, present, and future
What writing style should informal letters use?
What writing style should informal letters use?
Natural, conversational
What is a common mistake students make with tenses?
What is a common mistake students make with tenses?
Using only present tense
Where does the verb go in clauses with 'weil' or 'dass'?
Where does the verb go in clauses with 'weil' or 'dass'?
To the end of the clause
How do you say 'Thanks for your letter'?
How do you say 'Thanks for your letter'?
Danke für deinen Brief
What should the closing of an informal letter do?
What should the closing of an informal letter do?
Encourage future contact
How should paragraphs be organised in the main content?
How should paragraphs be organised in the main content?
Each focuses on a different topic/event
How can you avoid repetitive writing?
How can you avoid repetitive writing?
Vary sentence starters & vocabulary
What tone should informal letters maintain?
What tone should informal letters maintain?
Light and friendly