5 Questions
Which salutation is acceptable in social letters?
Dear Mr. Smith:
Which date format is traditionally acceptable in a social letter?
September 10, 2022
Which letter does not belong to social letter?
Letter of thanks
What is the format for the introductory paragraph in a social letter?
Greeting then reason for writing
How many paragraphs with well-developed reasons should be in the body of the letter?
3
Study Notes
Social Letters
- Acceptable salutations in social letters include formal and informal greetings, such as "Dear [Name]," or "Hello [Name]".
- The traditionally acceptable date format in a social letter is the day-month-year format (e.g., 15 January 2023).
- A business letter does not belong to the category of social letters.
- The introductory paragraph in a social letter typically introduces the purpose of the letter and sets the tone.
- The body of a social letter typically consists of two to three paragraphs, each with well-developed reasons or supporting details.
Test your knowledge of different types of letters with this quiz. Identify the characteristics of social, business, official, formal, and informal letters, and understand their purposes and audiences. Challenge yourself to distinguish between social and non-social letters, and enhance your understanding of various letter formats and structures.
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