Letter to the editor

Question 1

Letter to the editor

Definition

Answer 1

• reference line → say, which article is being referred to
• greetings
• reason for writing → state again, which article is being referred to
• body of letter: short & make it to point
• polite tone, even if it is criticism
• ending → name & place

Question 2

Letter to the editor

Phrases

Answer 2

R.L: ****“No place for immigrants”****

G: “Dear Editor/Sir/Madam”

R. f. w: ******“I am writing to you about/concerning the article which appeared
”Your article on…. states that”
”With interest, I read”******

B: “After carefully studying your article, I am sorry to say”
”Unfortunately, you forgot to mention”
”At this point, I would like to express my doubts about”
”If you had thought of different solutions, you would have gained more support”
”I would like to express my complete sympathy/agreement with..”
”You do an excellent job of…”
”I am really glad that”
”Thank you for pointing out that”

E: “Yours faithfully/sincerely”