Your name and surname
Address
Address
Address (address on 3rd line only if living in HDB flat)
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Date (spell out)
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Recipient's Name and Surname
Recipient's Title (CEO, Manager, Principal etc)
Recipient's Address
Recipient's Address
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Dear Sir / Madam (if you know the name, use the name)
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RE: ______________________________ (CAPITALISE & underline)
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I am writing to you to inform you......
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Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I hope you will act on my suggestions.
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Yours faithfully
(sign)
(your full name)
Do:
1) Everything you write TO THE LEFT. NO two finger spacing. Leave a line between paragraphs
2) Use paragraphs to organise points. Use a formal tone. Do not sound too friendly. Do not sound too demanding too. Remember the middle-aged ah beng example? Remember to be polite.
The English Mid Year Examinations' Paper 1 consists of the following sections:
Section 1- CompositionYou are given at least FIVE different topics / questions. Choose one, and compose a story / essay on that topic. (30 marks)Section 2- Functional WritingYou are given a scenerio. Based on that scenerio, you are supposed to write something (a formal letter, diary entry, email, instructions etc) using an appropriate format. (30 marks)The English Mid Year Examinations' Paper 2 consists of the following:
- Comprehension Questions (25 marks)- 1 Summary Question (25 marks - 15m for points, 10m for language)