Formal and Informal Letter to the Press (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What is another name for a letter to the press?
What is another name for a letter to the press?
Letter to the editor
Which publications are the target for formal letters to the press?
Which publications are the target for formal letters to the press?
Major newspapers & serious magazines
What tone should informal letters to the press use?
What tone should informal letters to the press use?
Friendly but still respectful
Where should you place your contact details in the letter format?
Where should you place your contact details in the letter format?
Top right corner
What is the standard greeting for letters to the press?
What is the standard greeting for letters to the press?
Dear Editor,
Which closing phrase should you use for formal letters?
Which closing phrase should you use for formal letters?
Yours faithfully
Are contractions allowed in formal letters to the press?
Are contractions allowed in formal letters to the press?
No, write full words like 'cannot'
What is the required word count limit for letters to the press?
What is the required word count limit for letters to the press?
120-150 words
What should the body of the letter include?
What should the body of the letter include?
Facts, examples & solutions
Where should the date be positioned in the letter format?
Where should the date be positioned in the letter format?
Below your address