Understanding Letter Components

What is the opening part of a letter called?

• salutation

• greeting

• closing

• body

What do you call the main content of a letter?

• greeting

• signature

• header

• body

What is the purpose of the closing in a letter?

• To provide a polite and formal ending to the letter.

• To summarize the content of the letter.

• To provide a list of recipients for the letter.

• To introduce the main topic of the letter.

What is typically included in the address section of a letter?

• Recipient's name, street address, zip code, barangay, town and province

• Sender's name and phone number

• Subject line and greeting

• Date and time of writing

What is the term for the person receiving the letter?

• addressee

• mailer

• sender

• recipient

What is the date section of a letter used for?

• To provide a subject line for the letter.

• To indicate when the letter was written.

• To indicate the sender's name.

• To show the recipient's address.

What is the salutation in a letter?

• The salutation is the signature at the end of a letter.

• The salutation is the closing statement of a letter.

• The salutation is the greeting at the beginning of a letter.

• The salutation is the main body of a letter.

What is the difference between a formal and informal letter?

• Formal letters are only used for business purposes, while informal letters are for personal use.

• Formal letters are always handwritten, while informal letters are typed.

• The difference between a formal and informal letter is the tone and structure; formal letters are structured and professional, while informal letters are casual and personal.

• There is no difference; both types of letters are the same.

What is the purpose of a signature in a letter?

• To authenticate the document and indicate approval of its contents.

• To serve as a placeholder for the recipient's name.

• To indicate the letter's date of writing.

• To provide a decorative element to the letter.

It is a polite way to address the recipient

• Recipient's Address

• Body Text

• Heading

• Salutation