Writing the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

True or false? The layout of a text refers to the way the information is organised on the page.

Answer explanation

The layout of a formal letter is important to know before you start writing.

Fill in the blank. The introduction is the __________ paragraph of a non-fiction text which encourages the reader to read on.

• opening

• closing

• longest

Answer explanation

A closing paragraph will come at the end and conclude your letter.

Fill in the blank. The __________ is the person who wrote the letter.

• sender

• recipient

• postal worker

Answer explanation

The recipient may want to write back and so needs the sender's address.

Fill in the blank. The __________ is the person receiving the letter.

• sender

• recipient

• postal worker

Answer explanation

The recipient receives the letter from the sender.

Where would you write the sender's address on a formal letter?

• at the top

• in the middle

• at the bottom

Answer explanation

The address should be written in full, including the postcode.

Which side is the sender's address aligned to?

• left

• right

• central

Answer explanation

The recipient's address is aligned to the left.