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How do I start a letter

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Formal letter, e.g for the principle

To, the Principal

School name

address of school

city : pin

date

Subject

Respected Sir/Madam

Informal letter, e.g for a friend

Your Address

City

Date

Dear Friend

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Answer:

Most formal letters will start with 'Dear' before the name of the person that you are writing to:

'Dear Ms Brown,' or 'Dear Brian Smith,'

You can choose to use first name and surname, or title and surname. ...

'Dear Sir/Madam,'

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