Writing an

email
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SALUTATION/GREETING
FRIENDS Hi Anne,
FAMILY BODY/CONTENT
ANY CLOSED RELATIVES I miss you so much! Can’t CONCLUSION
wait to see you on
Friday!! We haven’t hung
out in so long! I miss my
bestie! Maybe we can go
to the movies or dinner
or just chill and watch TV
and catch up…idc,
whichever you want.

CASUAL, RELAXED Love ya,

LESS ACCURATE: GRAMMAR,
PUNCTUATION & SPELLING
Jules INFORMAL

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Dear Professor Johnson, SALUTATION/GREETING

BUSINESS & WORK COLLEAGUES
ANYONE IN AUTHORIES BODY/CONTENT
ACADEMIC SETTINGS I was unable to attend CONCLUSION
class today due to a
doctor’s appointment.
When you have a
moment, could you
please let me know what
I missed and what
homework I need to
have completed for
Friday?
PROFESSIONAL, SERIOUS
ACCURATE: GRAMMAR,
PUNCTUATION & SPELLING
Thank you, FORMAL
Julia Smith

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