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1. State any three (3) differences between Informal letters and Formal letters.

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(6)

2. By using pointers/arrows, match the following appropriately

Formal Letters Recipient is acquaintance, friend or relative.

Semi-formal letters Recipient is someone with whom no previous contact
has been made.
Informal letters Recipient is someone who may not be personally known but
someone with whom previous contact has been established OR
someone with whom previous contact may have been made but
someone to whom great respect is due.

(6)

3. State whether the following statements are True or False. T/F

a) An informal letter has to contain cursive words or insults.
b) A semi-formal letter must have at exactly two addresses.
c) Formal-letters have headings while informal letters do not.
d) A Semi-formal letter must have a good heading.
e) E-mail means electronic mail.
f) thaelekhabane@gmail is not a valid email address.
g) Every composed mail must be formal.

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4. Mention correct forms of Directed Writing for each or the following formats.

a) _________________ of the meeting of (Name of organization/

company/institution) held on (Date) at (venue)
Members present –tabulated
Apologies/ Members absent
Agenda
Reading and adoption of minutes of the previous meeting
Matters arising
Deliberations on the agenda (record only decisions and agreements)

b) __________________
TO:
FROM: (DESIGNATION)
DATE:
SUBJECT: (HEADING)
Ref:
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Content: As appropriate
Signature:
Name:

c) __________________
Headline: e.g. School Trips Under Investigation
By: Name in full
Content: As appropriate (6)

5. Compose a new mail (using your smartphone) to your English teacher, giving him feedback about your
Learning experience with him at iKaheng Learning Centre.
Send your mail to this email address: theReadinessCrib@gmail.com
(10)

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