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Functional Writing: The Formal Letter — Key Terms
Match each term to its definition.
Formal letter
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An official letter written in polite standard English to someone you do not know personally.
The greeting at the start of a letter, such as 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
A short heading that states the reason for the letter.
The closing used when a letter begins with 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
Salutation
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An official letter written in polite standard English to someone you do not know personally.
The greeting at the start of a letter, such as 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
A short heading that states the reason for the letter.
The closing used when a letter begins with 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
Subject line
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An official letter written in polite standard English to someone you do not know personally.
The greeting at the start of a letter, such as 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
A short heading that states the reason for the letter.
The closing used when a letter begins with 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
Yours faithfully
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An official letter written in polite standard English to someone you do not know personally.
The greeting at the start of a letter, such as 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
A short heading that states the reason for the letter.
The closing used when a letter begins with 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
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