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English Quiz - Letter Writing (Informal) 01 (Questions)

Write informal letters with a friendly voice: set your purpose, use clear paragraphs, and choose chatty but correct language for family, friends, or everyday situations.

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Fascinating Fact:

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In KS3 English, informal letters sound natural and personal. Use a friendly greeting, write in clear paragraphs, include details and feelings, and end with a warm sign-off that suits your relationship.

Key Terms

Informal register: Casual language used with people you know well; contractions and everyday expressions are acceptable.
Contraction: A shortened form like I’m or don’t that keeps writing natural and conversational.
Postscript (P.S.): A brief extra note added after the sign-off to include a final thought.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you start an informal letter?

Begin with a friendly greeting such as “Hi Sam,” or “Dear Gran,” followed by an opening line that says why you’re writing, for example “Just a quick note to say…”

What tone should I use in an informal letter for KS3?

Use a warm, natural tone. Contractions and everyday vocabulary are fine, but keep spelling and punctuation accurate so your message is clear and respectful.

How do informal and formal letters differ?

Informal letters use casual language, personal details, and friendly sign-offs. Formal letters use polite, precise vocabulary, a set layout, and standard greetings and endings.

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1.

A letter to a friend is known as .......

[ ]	A business letter
[ ]	A formal letter
[ ]	A letter of application
[ ]	An informal letter

2.

The first item given at the top right of the page is .......

[ ]	Recipient address
[ ]	Reference stating why you are writing
[ ]	Sender address
[ ]	The greeting or salutation

3.

You greet your friend as .......

[ ]	Dear ....... (first name)
[ ]	Dear ....... (family name)
[ ]	Dear Madam
[ ]	Dear Sir

4.

The information in your letter then follows as .......

[ ]	A chapter
[ ]	Columns
[ ]	One block
[ ]	Paragraphs

5.

You begin a new paragraph .......

[ ]	When you begin a new sentence
[ ]	When you carry on an idea
[ ]	When you change to a new idea
[ ]	When you have more of the same information

6.

The first sentence of a paragraph is called .......

[ ]	The new sentence
[ ]	The opening sentence
[ ]	The paragraph sentence
[ ]	The topic sentence

7.

When writing an informal letter you might begin .......

[ ]	How are you?
[ ]	I write with reference to
[ ]	Please find attached
[ ]	To whom it may concern

8.

When writing an informal letter include .......

[ ]	Date
[ ]	Recipient address
[ ]	Reference stating why you are writing
[ ]	Your signature and your printed name

9.

In an informal letter your concluding paragraph says .......

[ ]	You hope the recipient will read your application
[ ]	You hope to read the recipient's news soon
[ ]	You hope to read the sender's news soon
[ ]	You will take the complaint further

10.

You close the informal letter with .......

[ ]	Best wishes/Regards/Love from
[ ]	Yours in hope
[ ]	Yours faithfully
[ ]	Yours sincerely

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Formal v informal writing

English Quiz - Letter Writing (Informal) 01 (Answers)

1.

A letter to a friend is known as .......

[ ]	A business letter
[ ]	A formal letter
[ ]	A letter of application
[x]	An informal letter

Informal letters use informal tones and frameworks

2.

The first item given at the top right of the page is .......

[ ]	Recipient address
[ ]	Reference stating why you are writing
[x]	Sender address
[ ]	The greeting or salutation

Your friend will be able to see who is writing at a glance. This can also be useful if your friend does not already have your address, such as when you have moved house

3.

You greet your friend as .......

[x]	Dear ....... (first name)
[ ]	Dear ....... (family name)
[ ]	Dear Madam
[ ]	Dear Sir

"Dear Jerome"/ "Dear Jasmine"

4.

The information in your letter then follows as .......

[ ]	A chapter
[ ]	Columns
[ ]	One block
[x]	Paragraphs

Always separate information into paragraphs

5.

You begin a new paragraph .......

[ ]	When you begin a new sentence
[ ]	When you carry on an idea
[x]	When you change to a new idea
[ ]	When you have more of the same information

A new paragraph signals that you are about to begin a new idea

6.

The first sentence of a paragraph is called .......

[ ]	The new sentence
[ ]	The opening sentence
[ ]	The paragraph sentence
[x]	The topic sentence

The topic sentence states the subject of the paragraph

7.

When writing an informal letter you might begin .......

[x]	How are you?
[ ]	I write with reference to
[ ]	Please find attached
[ ]	To whom it may concern

Ask how your friend is before telling your own news. It's important to remember that the letter is part of a conversation

8.

When writing an informal letter include .......

[x]	Date
[ ]	Recipient address
[ ]	Reference stating why you are writing
[ ]	Your signature and your printed name

You do not need to include these other suggestions!

9.

In an informal letter your concluding paragraph says .......

[ ]	You hope the recipient will read your application
[x]	You hope to read the recipient's news soon
[ ]	You hope to read the sender's news soon
[ ]	You will take the complaint further

It is your friend's turn to write you a letter now!

10.

You close the informal letter with .......

[x]	Best wishes/Regards/Love from
[ ]	Yours in hope
[ ]	Yours faithfully
[ ]	Yours sincerely

Use a suitable informal ending then write your name