Letter of Request (Grade 10 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Letter of request definition
Letter of request definition
Formal letter asking for information, assistance, advice, or service
Sender's address placement
Sender's address placement
Top right corner
Recipient's details placement
Recipient's details placement
Left-hand side
Salutation when name unknown
Salutation when name unknown
Dear Sir/Madam,
Opening paragraph purpose
Opening paragraph purpose
Immediately state your purpose for writing
Body paragraph purpose
Body paragraph purpose
Provide specific and detailed information about request
Closing paragraph purpose
Closing paragraph purpose
Express appreciation and request response
Closing if name used in salutation
Closing if name used in salutation
Yours sincerely,
Closing if name unknown in salutation
Closing if name unknown in salutation
Yours faithfully,
Formal tone requirement
Formal tone requirement
Avoid contractions (use 'do not' instead of 'don't')