1. LETTERS

2. an appropriate greeting (Dear John; Dear Mr. Ford; Dear Sir / Madam) an introduction clearly stating the reason you are writing; a main body in which the subject is developed; a final paragraph in which you sum up the topic or express your wish for something to be done; an appropriate ending (Yours/Best wishes + first name; Yours sincerely/Yours faithfully + full name) A good letter should consist of:

3. FORMAL LETTERS the greeting (Dear Mr. Lee; Dear Sir); frequent use of the passive; formal language (complex sentences, non- coloquial English); no abbreviated forms; the ending (Yours sincerely / Yours faithfully, Tom Doron)

4. INFORMAL LETTERS the greeting (Dear Alex; Dear Dad); informal language and style (idioms, coloquial English); abbreviated forms, pronouns omitted; the ending (Yours / Love / Best wishes / Regards, Tom)