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3. It's your decision now, so ___.

4. She’s not coming to school today because she is feeling ___.

Answers:

1. Break the ice

2. Burn the midnight oil

3. The ball is in your court

4. Under the weather

Formal Letter

Introduction:
A formal letter is written for official or professional communication. It follows a specific structure and is
usually written for requests, complaints, applications, or invitations.

Structure of a Formal Letter:

1. Sender's Address (Top left corner)

o Name, Address, City, Pin Code
2. Date (Right below the sender’s address)

3. Receiver's Address (Left side, below the date)
o Name, Designation, Company Name, Address, City, Pin
Code

4. Subject (Briefly mention the purpose of the letter)
5. Salutation (Sir/Ma’am)

6. Body of the Letter

o Introduction: State the purpose of writing the letter.

o Main Content: Provide the necessary details or information.

o Conclusion: Conclude with the desired action or request.

7. Complimentary Close (Yours sincerely/faithfully)

8. Signature (Below the close)

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