Writing skills practice: A letter to a friend – answers

Answers to A letter to a friend – exercises

Preparation

to begin a letter to end a letter

How’s everything going?

Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks for your letter and telling me all your news.
Take care.
Sorry I haven’t written sooner. I’ve been away on
Say hello to your family and friends.
holiday.
Please write back soon.
It was great to hear from you the other day.

1. Check your understanding: true or false

1. True 4. False
2. True 5. False
3. False 6. False

2. Check your writing: matching – questions and answers

1. b 4. d
2. e 5. c
3. f 6. a

3. Check your writing: punctuation – error correction

1. You asked about my favourite day of the week. Well, it’s definitely Thursday.
2. On Thursday we study French, English and chemistry. | On Thursday, we study French, English and
chemistry.
3. After school we often go to David's house. | After school, we often go to David's house.
4. At the weekend I visit my grandparent's house. | At the weekend, I visit my grandparent's house. | At the
weekend I visit my grandparents' house. | At the weekend, I visit my grandparents' house.
5. What's your favourite day of the week?
6. Hope to hear from you soon.