English Lang - Transactional Writing

Question 1

When is yours sincerely used

Answer 1

When the writer knows their name

Question 2

When is yours faithfully used?

Answer 2

When the person doesn’t know their name

Question 3

how to write a formal letter?

Answer 3

Start on the right - your address, then miss a line, then the date
Miss a line then go to the left - their address,
Miss a line then their name
Miss a line then intro and rest of paragraphs
Say ‘yours sincerely’
Miss a line, signature
Miss a line, name

Question 4

details of a report:

Answer 4

• factual, reports using a lot of information and stats
• Informs reader without biased opinions
• used headings for different parts of the piece

Question 5

Details of an article?

Answer 5

A catchy headline,
An opening that engages the reader and talks about the main point
Middle sections detailing the point
Conclusion that brings everything together

Question 6

Details of an article?

Answer 6

A catchy headline,
An opening that engages the reader and talks about the main point
Middle sections detailing the point
Conclusion that brings everything together

Question 7

key tips on reviews?

Answer 7

• include all relevant detail - like film title, directors etc if a film, or author, characters etc if a book
• summarise plot concisely
• select short scenes to critique etc
• give opinion but back it up with evidence
• finish the review with a rating out of 5 stars