A few
quick rules:
When writing a letter, put your address in the top right hand corner
and the recipient’s address in the top left hand corner.
ALWAYS date your letter
Start with Dear Mr/Mrs Smith …… if you know the name; or Dear
Sir / Madam if you do not. At the end of your letter, remember:
Dear Mr Brown = Yours Sincerely; Dear Sir = Yours Faithfully
Remember the basic rules of punctuation: use capital letters at the
start of each sentence and every time you write a name (of place or
person.) Try not to confuse your / you’re; there / they’re/their; its/
it’s. (The first one is for possession and the second means it is, or it
has) Use a variety of punctuation - including semi colons (;) - when
you are part way through a sentence and need a slightly longer pause
than a comma. (For example: I have much experience in this field; I
taught English for twenty years.)
If you are not sure then use either a computer auto correct, or ask
someone with a good knowledge of grammar and spelling to look
over your letter.
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