Grammar and Language Workbook

336 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6

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Composition

4.In the second paragraph, what unrealistic request does the writer make? She asks the

author to sign and mail a book back to her.

5.In what lines does the writer of the letter explain how the author’s work has affected

her? in the last sentence of paragraph 1 and the first two sentences of paragraph 2

6.Is the closing appropriate? Explain. A more appropriate closing would be “Sincerely” or

“Yours truly” since the writer and recipient do not have a close personal relationship.

Exercise 2 Write a personal letter to an author or performer you admire.

Letters should be semiformal, use indented style, and make specific comments about the author or

performer’s effect on the writer.