Edexcel GCSE English Language · 1EN0
Paper 2
Revise: Writing a letterPut your name beneath the sign-off. A date can also help establish the form. Keep any layout details brief: your main work is communicating effectively.
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GCSE English Language · key term
The closing expression before the writer’s name, such as ‘Yours sincerely’.
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Paper 2
Revise: Writing a letterPut your name beneath the sign-off. A date can also help establish the form. Keep any layout details brief: your main work is communicating effectively.
Component 2
The closing expression before the writer’s name, such as ‘Yours faithfully’.
Match the greeting and sign-off: a named recipient takes ‘Yours sincerely’; ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ takes ‘Yours faithfully’.
Use a greeting and matching sign-off, but spend most of your time developing the letter rather than decorating its layout.
Create a free account to keep every note you open and track your progress.
A formal letter needs a recognisable greeting, paragraphs and a sign-off followed by your name. A date can also help establish the form. In an exam, elaborate invented addresses are less useful than a convincing body of writing.