Writing Practice

Task 1:

Prepositional Collocations: Complete the sentences below with the correct verb or adjective followed by an appropriate preposition (e.g., for, to, with, about).

thank	apply	inform	respond
inquire	upset	interested	complain
invite	sorry	concerned	apologize

1. I would like to apologize for my absence at the meeting.

2. I am sorry to  the lack of supervision in the playground.

3. I am writing to complain about the poor service I received at your store.

4. I am very upset not being able to meet the deadline.

5. We would like to invite you for the ABC Company’s open house on Saturday, June 16 at 1:00 p.m.

6. I am writing to inquire for you the new budget proposal.

7. I would like to take this opportunity to .....................you .................  being a loyal customer over the years.

8. I am concerned finding out about the training programs that you offer.

9. I am very ...................................the way I was treated by one of your admin staff.

10. I am writing to................................ the position you have available.

11. I am interested to your advertisement in the Globe and Mail on June 3, 2009.

12. I would like to ...........................the position of Sales Manager that was advertised in the Kingston Whig Standard on September 31, 2010.

Task 2:

Pick one task only:

1.    Write a formal invitation for a group function (such as a company picnic, BBQ or potluck).

2.    Write a letter or email to a friend to describe feelings about a new home town, English class or job.

3.    Write a personal message to cancel an appointment. Express inability to keep the appointment, disappointment, and offer an apology.

4.    Write a personal note of sympathy to someone who has experienced a loss.

Task 3:

Ask two of your classmates to proofread your writing for you before you publish on your blog. Make sure to write their names as follows: ''Edited by:.........and ....................''