Question

1. which ones are formal invitations ?
2. Which ones are informal invitations ?
3. Mention the differences between the formal and informal initations.

Answer 1

FORMAL AND INFORMAL LETTERSA good letter should consist of:a) an appropriate greeting (Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Kathy, Dear Mr Brown)b) an introduction clearly stating the reason you are writingc) a main body in which the subject is developed. Begin a new paragraph foreach main pointd) a final paragraph in which you sum up the topic or express your wish forsomething to be donee) an appropriate ending (Yours/Best wishes, + first name, Yours sincerely,Yours faithfully, + full name).Style in LettersThe characteristic of formal style in letters are:- The greeting (Dear Mrs Lee, Dear Sir,)- Frequent use of the passive- Formal language ( complex sentences, non-colloquial English)- No abbreviated forms- The ending (Yours sincerely,/Yours faithfully)The characteristic of informal style in letters are:- The greeting (Dear Alex, Dear Dad)- Informal language and style (idioms, colloquial English)- Abbreviated forms, pronouns omitted- The ending (Yours/Love/Best wishes/Regards,Anthony)REMEMBER!!!- Informal (friendly) letter have only one address (yours) whereas formalLetters have two (yours and the recipient's)- Friendly letters begin with Dear + first name and end with Love/Yours/Best wishes + firstname- Formal letters begin with:a) Dear Sir/Madam and end with Yours faithfully + full nameb) Dear Mr/Mrs + surname and end with Yours sincerely + full name- Semi-formal letters can begin with Dear Mr/Mrs + surname and end Best wishes/Yours + firstname/full name