Formal
Expressions for Letter Writing (Page 1 2
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Aims: to give you
a list of useful expressions used in formal letter writing.
Match the following functions (1-10) with the appropriate group of expressions
(a-j):
B
The body of the letter
1 Asking for information ..........
2 Expressing concern or annoyance ..........
3 Reporting what somebody has told you ..........
4 Requesting, quite strongly, that action is taken ..........
5 Explaining that you have included something with the letter ..........
6 Giving reasons for something you have/haven’t done ..........
7 Giving somebody good news ..........
8 Warning or threatening somebody ..........
9 Giving somebody bad news ..........
10 Saying sorry for something you have/haven’t done ..........
a
I
am delighted to inform you that ...
I am pleased to tell you that ...
I am happy to advise you that ... |
b
I
regret to tell you that ...
I am sorry to inform you that ...
We are sorry to say that ... |
c
Please
find enclosed ...
Enclosed you will find ...
I have pleasure in enclosing ... |
d
We
apologise for ...
We are extremely sorry for ...
Please allow me to apologise for ... |
e
This
is due to the fact that ...
This is because ...
This is because of ... |
f
I
was rather disappointed to hear that ...
I am a little concerned to hear that ...
I was rather unhappy with ... |
g
Please
could you ... as soon as possible.
We would be grateful if you could ... without delay.
We would appreciate it if you could ... immediately. |
h
Unless
(state action required), we will be forced to ...
If (action is not taken) we will be forced to ...
Unless (state action required), we will have no alternative but to
... |
i
I
would be grateful if you could send me ...
We would like to know if ...
I was wondering if you could ... |
j
I
have been notified ...
I have been advised ... |
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