2 11.3.4 11.5.4 Look at the following
characteristics of writing and decide in pairs
whether they are formal (F) or informal (/).
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Active voice (My teacher encouraged me ...)
Passive voice (I can be contacted ...)
Phrasal verbs (I have decided to take you up
on your offer ...)
Advanced vocabulary (I am writing to enquire
whether ...)
Short verb forms (I'm writing to ask for
information...)
Colloquial language (Thanks a million for
your letter.)
Advanced linking words/phrases (I have
worked as a teacher of English for five years
and therefore have experience working with
children.)