GCSE - Gcse English - Writing A Letter Solution

Q.1.

Which of these would be a letter written to advise?

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A letter written to the headteacher to complain about extended school hours
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A letter to friend, who has asked for your best ideas and tips for exam revision
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A letter to a newspaper editor in response to an opinion piece published the previous day
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A letter to an exchange pupil, introducing yourself before the exchange

Q.2.

What should the first paragraph in the body of a formal letter include?

Q.3.

What would you include at the top right-hand side of a formal letter?

Q.4.

Because these will dictate a letter's tone and style, you will need to have a clear idea of...

Q.5.

Which of these persuasive techniques can be used in a formal letter to build an argument?

Q.6.

You would NOT write a formal letter to which of the following people / organisations?

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Your local council, to complain of inadequate street lighting
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Your headteacher, to argue against a proposed change to the school timetable
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Your cousin, who is planning to visit you and has asked what you have planned for the visit
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The business or organisation which has offered you a work experience placement

Q.7.

When writing to persuade or argue, you should acknowledge the point of view opposing your own. What is meant by this?

Q.8.

Which structure would best suit a letter written to argue a point of view?

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Expected response to letter, criticism of opponents, bribe
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Personal introduction, statement of purpose, expected response to letter
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Two paragraphs on opposing argument, one paragraph on your argument, personal introduction
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Statement of purpose, three or four paragraphs arguing case, expected response

Q.9.

Which of these personal qualities will NOT improve a letter written to persuade?

Q.10.

When should you end the letter with 'Yours faithfully,'?