1. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to begin an informal letter to a friend?
2. Which closing would be most appropriate for an informal letter to a friend?
3. Which tense is most appropriate for describing what happened at a past event in a report?
4. Which of the following expressions would you most likely use in an informal letter to a friend?
5. Which of these phrases would be most appropriate in an event report conclusion?
6. In an informal letter to a friend you haven't contacted in a while, you might start with: "Sorry I ________ in touch for so long!"
7. When writing about a school concert in an event report, you would say: "The concert ________ place on Friday evening in the school hall."
8. In an informal letter: "________ what? I'm coming to visit your city next month!" (Choose an appropriate informal phrase)
9. In an event report: "The charity fundraiser was ________ by over 200 people from the local community." (Choose an appropriate verb)
10. At the end of an informal letter: "Anyway, I should go now. ________ soon!" (Choose an appropriate closing phrase)
11. In an event report conclusion: "For future events, it is ________ that more volunteers are recruited to help with organization."
12. In an informal letter: "I ________ to hear all about your new job!" (Complete with the correct phrase showing enthusiasm)
13. In an event report about a school festival: "The annual school festival ________ last weekend and ________ a great success."
14. In an informal letter to a friend: "I ________ forward to seeing you when you ________ next month."
15. In an event report conclusion: "If similar events ________ in the future, it would be beneficial to ________ more advertising."
16. Here's an example of an opening paragraph for an informal letter to a friend:
Hey Sam,
How's it going? Sorry I haven't been in touch for ages! I've been super busy with exams, but they're finally over now. You won't believe what happened last weekend!
Now write your own opening paragraph for an informal letter to a friend you haven't spoken to in a while. Include a greeting, an apology for not being in touch, and hint at some exciting news.
17. Here's an example of an introduction paragraph for a report about a school event:
This report outlines the annual Sports Day that took place on 15th June 2025 at Springfield High School. The event was attended by approximately 500 students and 50 staff members. The purpose of the event was to promote physical activity and team spirit among students.
Now write your own introduction paragraph for a report about a different school event (e.g., a concert, a charity fundraiser, a science fair). Include when and where it took place, who attended, and the purpose of the event.
18. Here's an example of how to describe an event in an informal letter to a friend:
Last Saturday, I went to Emma's birthday party and it was amazing! She had decorated her garden with fairy lights and lanterns, and there was a huge chocolate cake. We played some hilarious games and danced until midnight. I wish you could have been there – you would have loved it!
Now write your own paragraph describing an event (real or imagined) to a friend in an informal letter. Include details about the setting, activities, and your feelings about the event.
19. Here's an example of a conclusion paragraph for an event report:
Overall, the charity concert was a tremendous success, raising over $2,000 for the local children's hospital. The audience feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees commenting on the high quality of the performances. For future events, it is recommended that more seating be provided and that the event be advertised more widely to attract an even larger audience.
Now write your own conclusion paragraph for a report about a school event. Include an overall assessment of the event's success, mention feedback received, and make at least one recommendation for improvement.
20. Here's an example of how to end an informal letter to a friend:
Anyway, I should go now. I've got tons of homework to finish! Let me know what you think about my summer plans. Hope to hear from you soon!
Take care,
Alex
Now write your own ending for an informal letter to a friend. Include a reason for ending the letter, a request for a reply, and an appropriate closing.