A letter which is not written for an official purpose but, still requires a certain level of formality is known as a semi-formal letter. For example: letter written to neighbor.

• The letter should be started with an opening salutation (Dear Mr. Brown).
• The contents of the letter can be divided into 3 paragraphs.
• The letter should be completed with a closing salutation (Yours sincerely).

Dear Mr. Brown, I am writing to ………….. (purpose of the letter)………………………. ………………..Elaborate first point of the question…………………….. ……………….Elaborate second point of the question………………… ……………….Elaborate third point of the question…………………… Yours sincerely, Margaret Smith

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