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GREETING CLOSING
S COHESIVE DEVICES
CONJUNCTIONS

RESPONSE CONTENT
ELABORATIONS

GREETINGS RESPOND TO EMAIL

Dear Ann/Uncle Jo.. -I’m glad to hear from you
To Ann/Uncle Jo… -Thanks for writing to me
Hi/Hello Ann/Uncle Jo -I received your email yesterday

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Content 1 2 3
Elaborations 1 2 3

CLOSING
Do keep in touch/Keep in touch.
Looking forward to your next email.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you for your help.
Write back soon.

CONJUNCTIONS/COHESIVE DEVICES
and Next however compared with
but Then therefore in the same way
or In addition although similarly
Firstly Furthermore unless in comparison with
Lastly Moreover subsequently
likewise
Initially Besides for instance
in short
meanwhile
without any doubt on the whole
in brief
to sum up

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SAMPLE ANSWER
SAMPLE QUESTION: You received an email from your friend, Jenny who wants to know about your experience
joining an essay writing competition.

Hi,

Congratulations for becoming the second runner-up for an essay writing competition. How did you
know about the competition? Who inspired you to join it? How did you react when you when you knew
the result? I am so proud of you!

Hope to hear from you really soon! Bye.

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G GREETINGS Hello Jenny.

R RESPONSE Thanks for writing to me.

AN EXAMPLE WITH ONLY ONE ELABORATION FOR EACH CONTENT.

CONTENT 1 How did you know about the competition?

I knew about the competition from the poster shared by the organizer in
Instagram.
1
Elaboration 1 What made you want to join it?
Initially, the poster really attracted my attention because of the topics given.
CONTENT 2 Who inspired you to join it?
When I asked Madam Wan Sharifah about it, she encouraged me to enter.
2 Elaboration 2 Without any doubt, she also helped me out by checking my grammar and
sentence structures.
CONTENT 3 How did you react when you when you knew the result?
Of course, it was unbelievable at first, then I screamed out loud.
3 Elaboration 3 I am really happy because I had the courage to join the competition.

C CLOSING Thank you for your wish. Do keep in touch.

To: Jenny
Subject: Essay Writing Competition

Hello Jenny.
Thanks for writing to me. I knew about the competition from the poster shared by the organizer in Instagram.
When I asked Madam Wan Sharifah about it, she encouraged me to enter. Without any doubt, she also helped
me out by checking my grammar and sentence structures.

Of course, it was unbelievable at first, then I screamed out loud. I am really happy because I had the courage
to join the competition.

Thank you for your wish. Do keep in touch.

Bye.

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AN EXAMPLE WITH TWO ELABORATIONS FOR EACH CONTENT.

G GREETINGS Hello Jenny.

R RESPONSE Thanks for writing to me.
1 CONTENT 1 How did you know about the competition?
I knew about the competition from the poster shared by the organizer in
Instagram.

Elaboration 1 What made you want to join it?

Initially, the poster really attracted my attention because of the topics
given.
One of the topics was close to my heart.
2 CONTENT 2 Who inspired you to join it?
When I asked Madam Wan Sharifah about it, she encouraged me to enter.

Elaboration 2 Without any doubt, she also helped me out by checking my grammar and
sentence structures.
In addition, she said I could sharpen my writing skills.
3 CONTENT 3 How did you react when you when you knew the result?
Of course, it was unbelievable at first, then I screamed out loud.

Elaboration 3 I am really happy because I had the courage to join the competition
C CLOSING Thank you for your wish. Do keep in touch.

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words.

To: Jenny
Subject: Essay Writing Competition

Hello Jenny.
Thanks for writing to me. I knew about the competition from the poster shared by the organizer in
Instagram. Initially, the poster really attracted my attention because of the topics given.
One of the topics was close to my heart. When I asked Madam Wan Sharifah about it, she
encouraged me to enter. I Without any doubt, she also helped me out by checking my grammar and
sentence structures. In addition, she said I could sharpen my writing skills.

Of course, it was unbelievable at first, then I screamed out loud. I am really happy because I had
the courage to join the competition. Thank you for your wish.

Thank you for your wish. Do keep in touch.

Bye.

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QUESTION 1: You received an email from your friend, Ameena, who lives in New Zealand.

Hi,

I want to share with you about my hometown. My hometown is located at a countryside in

New Zealand. It has a beautiful view of mountains. It was a quiet town. Where is your
hometown? What is special about your hometown? What are the activities can we do
there?

I’m looking forward to your reply.Bye.

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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Question 2: You received an email from your friend who is studying at another school.

Hello,

I heard that your school is organizing a STEM Carnival soon. When is it and what are
the activities that are going to be held? Who can attend the event?

It’s getting late, reply soon.

Bye!

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 3: You received an email from your friend, Ainon, who lives in Kuala Lumpur.

Hi,

The semester school holiday will come soon. My friends and I are planning to go to Cameron Highland.
I remember you went there with your friends last holiday, didn’t you? How was the trip? What were
some of the activities you did there? Can you suggest any specific place we should go?

Do let me now.

Bye.

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your friend in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 4: You received an email from your cousin, Adlina who is in another state.

Hi.
I am listening to an online seminar about studying in universities. I am so excited to further
my studies. Which university is the best and what course is suitable for me? Who do you
think can give me details about this?

I appreciate your advice. Bye!

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your cousin in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 5: You received an email from your sister, Irma who is staying in a school hostel.

Hi, the school holiday is around the corner! Let’s go for a family outing. Where shall we go and what
can we do there? What should we bring?

Please reply soon.

Bye!

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your sister in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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Question 6: You received an email from your cousin, Adeeb who has never been to Malaysia before.

Hello,

My parents decided to spend our summer holiday in Malaysia. I am very excited. Since
Malaysia is a multi-cultural country, you must have lots of cultural festivals. Please share
with me about one festival. When and how do people celebrate it?

I hope to hear from you soon. Bye.

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your sister in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 7: You received an email from your friend, Eddie who wants your advice.

Hi,

How are you doing? I need some advice. My sister’s birthday is around the corner. My
parents plan to buy her a new mobile phone or a laptop. She is now studying in a college.
Which one do you think is better? What brand would you recommend? Which shop should
I go?

Thank you for your help.

Eddie

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your sister in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 8: You received an email from your cousin, Nurziha who is living in another state.

Hello,

I am excited about the coming school holidays. I want to do some volunteer work. Where
do you think I should apply? What can I do to help the people there? How can this work help
me to be a better person?

I really appreciate your advice.

Bye!

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your sister in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 9: You received an email from your brother, Amin who is in a college.

Hello,

My friends and I plan to for a trip. We cannot decide whether to drive of to take a public transport.
In your opinion, which is the best way to travel? Where should we go? What are the activities we
can do there?

I’m looking forward for your opinion. Bye.

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your sister in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 10: You received an email from your cousin, Aqil who is studying in another school.

Hi,

My teacher has asked me to plan for a recycling programme for our English Society. Can you suggest
one activity that I can do? What is the main objective of the activity? Who do you think can help me
out to make this programme a success?

Please write soon.

Bye!

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your sister in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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QUESTION 11: You received an email from your classmate, Akimi who did not attend a motivation
talk at school because of fever.

Hi,

Thank you for asking about me. I am feeling much better after taking the medicine. I really wanted
to attend the talk. Who was the speaker? How was the talk? Can you share with me some tips to be
motivated in my studies?

I look forward for your reply. Bye.

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G GREETINGS
R RESPONSE
1 CONTENT 1

Elaboration 1

2 CONTENT 2

Elaboration 2

3 CONTENT 3

Elaboration 3

C CLOSING

Now write an email to your sister in about 80 words.

To:
Subject:

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