Worksheet: Parts of a Formal Letter

Use this worksheet to review the five parts of a formal letter. They are the

Heading--Include your address (house number/ street and city/state/zip) and the date.
Salutation--You greet the one to whom you are writing. Most of the time it begins: "Dear ______________,".
Body--Use a paragraph(s) for your message.
Complimentary Close--Remember to say "good-by." Usually, it is "Sincerely," or "Love,".
Signature--Sign (write in cursive) your name.

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Please answer these questions. (If you need to, you may look above.)

1. A letter has _________________________parts.

2. In the _________________________, you write your name.

3. You say "hello" or greet your friend in the ______________________________.

4. You say "good-by in the _________________________.

5. The place where you write your message is called

the_________________________.

6. Be sure to include your name and address so your recipient can write back! You include this information and the date in the

______________________________.

12 points