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so thot ir-hoińe opiropńote level of dormolĘ ond tone fur the rcoder,
o college professol:

Writing skilt
FCIRMALlTY

When writing o text, it is importoni to think corefully obout who will reod it os this will determine
the level
r.rr.iił. iv" .on show formolity through.the tońe,.the longuoge used, punctuotion, ond '!",,u:" of noun
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phroses |ih"r" *o, o raplid inrr"or" in nJmbers.l ond verb pńror", (Numbers increqsed roPidlY-)

Formol/Arademit Heutral ln*ormol

Formol tone Tone polite but friendly Tone similor to speok

Greoter use of possive voice possive ond octive voice Active voice

More noun phroses More verb phroses More verb phroses

No use of slong, idioms,. phrosol Some use of phrosol verbs; no Use of slong, idioms, phrosol
verbs slong or idioms verbs

No use of controciions or use of controctions ond some use of coniroctions ond


obbreviotions obbreviqiions obbreviotions

1 Reod ihe texts ond decide on.the level of formolity of eoch. whot
relotionship do you think the writer hos with the reoder? Underline the
feotures noted in łhe toble obove thot give you ihis informotion.

It is said that an increase in online l would be extreme|y grateful if you could supply
communication will further have an impact fuńher details of the nature of the problem you have
on family life, both positively and negatively, with the product you purchased as soon as possible to
although research has yet to show exactly what allow a quick solution to be found.
these effects will be.

Would it be possible for us to get together at


So, as l was saying, it's gonna be 9reat to
some stage during the week to discuss the
finally meet up and taIk through this project research in greater detail? l know that you're
f2f, Hopeful|y we'lI be able to get it up and very busy so l'd be happy to meet at a time
running asap. convenient for you.

Rewrite the emoil exhocts below so ihot they ore more oppropriote for the
reoder lisrcd in porenńeses.
l (friend)
would it be at all possible for you to contact me as soon as you can? I
have a problem ńat I am unable to manage and require your assistance.
2 (your new college professor)
I'm really worried that I can't do my assignment in time and you'll fail
it. Can I have an extension?
3 (a fiiend of a fiiend you have never met)
I'm Ahmed's fiiend. Can you help me wiń my research? Ahmed
suggested it.
4 (a college professor you know well)
Here's my finished assignment. Enjoy it. Bye.

GATHERlNG

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