1. Always Start With a Purpose Statement.
Always begin by telling the reader what the letter is about. So if you are writing a letter about a visit to England, the opening statement might read something like:
“Dear John , I am writing to tell you about my trip to England last week…”
2. Arrange the eight Content Points into Four Paragraph.
3. Number Your Answers to the Questions:
Number the answers, to ensure you don’t miss out on any.
Number your answers to Situational Writing questions, from points 1 to 8.
This numbering will alert you if you miss any points.
4. Highlight or Underline Answers to the Questions.
You are more likely to notice mistakes, missed answers, etc., if the sentences “sink” into the body of the text. It also helps the marker, who has to mark hundred of scripts etc.
5. Keep It Short and Simple (KISS)
Stick to the information provided by the exam paper. Do not get too creative, and start inventing extra details.
Sometimes, the paper will ask something that requires an opinion, or a feeling. For example:
“Tell Johnson what you think about the long waits at Pisa Tower.”
In this case, you might have to add a few reasonable conclusions.That either your angry or excited about the trip, etc.
6. Use the Right Tone for Formal or Informal Writing
In the event that the tone allows for abbreviations, ensure that your abbreviations can be found in a dictionary (some abbreviations, such as “ain’t”, are not recognised).
7. Remember to Sign Off Correctly
Make sure you sign off properly and a graceful sign off.
