Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Writing Short Notes

               It is very common to everybody to leave short messages or notes to somebody. Short notes are used to state something important in clear and short sentences, so the readers comprehend the content of the notes. How to write short notes? Here are the tips:
  1. Read and understand the situation given.
  2. Lift some of the instructions in the situation given to be written in the notes.
  3. Use friendly and informal language to family and friends.
  4. Use formal and proper language to teachers and anonymous.
  5. Ensure that the notes are short but comprehensive.
 
Activity
Let's take a look at the situations below and the notes that follows.
 
 
1.       Your friend is celebrating her birthday. You hope that her
wishes will come true.
Dear Anusha,
                  Happy birthday, my dear friend. I hope that all your wishes will come true.
 
Your friend,
Jane
 
2.       You came home late from football practice. Seek apology
from your mother.
Dear mother,
                  I’m so sorry for coming home late from the football practice. I know that you were worried sick and I promised that I won’t do it again.
 
Your son,
Joe
 
3.       Your sister is getting married. Congratulate her on her
wedding.
Dear Suhaili,
                  Congratulations for your wedding. I’m so happy for you. I hope that your marriage will last forever and both of you will live happily ever after.
 
Your sister,
Ana
 
4.       Your cousin is sitting for examination. Wish him luck.
Dear Farid,
                  Good luck for your exam. Hope you’ll pass your exam with flying colours.
 
Your cousin,
Kamil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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