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Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing

We We use formal language for:

• Writing to someone we don’t know
• Writing for a large audience such as in a newspaper article
• Writing non-fiction such as instructions, explanations or reports
• Writing important letters or making a complaint

Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing

We We use informal language for:

• Writing to someone we know well
• Writing to friends and close family
• Writing emails and text messages to people we know

Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing

Fo Formal letter Dear sir or madam, I am writing to inform you that I had a most enjoyable experience at your delightful restaurant last week. My sister and I experienced impeccable service from your staff, who delivered heavenly food throughout the evening. Indeed, the chocolate fudge cake was divine…

Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing

In Informa mal letter er Hi Daniel, Just a quick letter to say how great it was to meet you on holiday. Did you get home safely? Our journey back was a NIGHTMARE! It was great to meet your family too. Mum says you can come and stay with us at half term. I can’t wait to show you my pets – maybe you could meet some of my school friends, if we have time.

Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing

Th Think k of some informal alternatives for the words below:

• Ex

Exami mine ne

• Ex

Expl plode de

• Po

Postpone

• To

Tolerate

• Pe

Permit

• Ar

Arrive

• Di

Discover

• Inc

Increa ease

• Il

Illus ustrate

• Es

Establ blish

• Ap

Apol

• logi
• gise
• Au

Auth thor

• rise

Writing Home 8: Formal and Informal Writing

Fo Formal / informal alternatives:

• Ex

Exami mine ne Lo Look a at

• Ex

Expl plode de Bl Blow up

• Po

Postpone Pu Put off

• To

Tolerate Pu Put up with

• Pe

Permit Le Let

• Ar

Arrive Sh Show up

• Di

Discover Fi Find out

• Inc

Increa ease e Go Go u up

• Il

Illus ustrate e Dr Draw or show

• Es

Establ blish h Se Set up

• Ap

Apol

• logi
• gise Sa

Say sor

• rry
• Au

Auth thor

• rise Gi

Give t the g go a ahead