Letter to the Editor Phrases

What phrase indicates the reason for writing a letter to the editor?

• I wholeheartedly agree ...

• I would beg to differ on this ...

• I am writing in reference to your ...

• Although I disagree, I can appreciate ...

Which phrase best evaluates the general situation described in an article?

• I have read with great interest your ...

• The article seems to be implying that ...

• This surely cannot be the case for something ...

• I entirely share the views expressed ...

What phrase would you use to endorse the view presented in an article?

• The article totally overlooks the fact that ...

• I would beg to differ on this ...

• I entirely share the views expressed ...

• What most strikes me about this article ...

Which phrase is used to refute a view in a letter to the editor?

• I would beg to differ on this ...

• The current situation described in the article ...

• I can appreciate ...

• There are several points I wish to address ...

What is the purpose of the phrase 'What most strikes me about this article ...'?

• To indicate the reason for writing

• To refute the view

• To endorse the view

• To evaluate the general situation

Which phrase suggests a disagreement while still showing appreciation?

• I have read with great interest your ...

• I would beg to differ on this ...

• Although I disagree, I can appreciate ...

• I entirely share the views expressed ...

Identify the phrase that indicates a fair evaluation of the article's content.

• I would beg to differ on this ...

• I wholeheartedly agree ...

• On the whole, the article gives a fair picture ...

• The article totally overlooks the fact that ...

Which phrase would you use to express a strong agreement with the article?

• I would beg to differ on this ...

• The article seems to be implying that ...

• I am writing in reference to your ...

• I wholeheartedly agree ...

What phrase indicates that there are multiple points to address in a letter?

• There are several points I wish to address ...

• The current situation described in the article ...

• What most strikes me about this article ...

• I can appreciate ...

Which phrase suggests that the article may not be accurate?

• This surely cannot be the case for something ...

• I entirely share the views expressed ...

• I have read with great interest your ...

• Although I disagree, I can appreciate ...