The document contains 13 multiple choice questions about formal letter writing conventions in British and American English. It tests knowledge on proper salutations, closings, date formats, letter structure including introducing the purpose in the first paragraph and requesting action in the last, and abbreviations like cc. The questions cover topics like whether "sincerely yours" is more common in American vs British English and where to put the address on the letter.

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Formal Letter Writing
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1. Sincerely yours is more common in American English than in British True/False
English.
2. Yours truly is more common in American English than in British True/False
English.
3. You put the address of the person you are writing to in the top right- True/False
hand corner of the letter.
4. If you don’t know the person’s name, sign off with Yours faithfully. True/False
5. It is correct to finish the letter with I look forward to hear from you. True/False
6. 2/3/06 is a good way to write the date. True/False
7. Print your name above your signature. True/False
8. In the first paragraph you should write a few polite lines to express True/False
your admiration of the person you are writing to.
9. The first paragraph should simply contain the reason for your letter. True/False
10. The last paragraph should state what action you expect the person to True/False
take.
11. You should use per pro or pp if you are signing a letter for someone True/False
else.
12. Dear Mr Michael Brown is a correct way to start a letter. True/False
13. cc stands for carbon copy True/False