Exercises A2 : writing a message in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the lesson about writing messages in English at A2 level. Practice the key skills: greeting, explaining your idea, and closing politely.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Message

Complete each message with the correct word or phrase from the lesson.

1. Hi Sara! I ___ (hope) you are doing well. I wanted to ask you something.
2. I am writing to ___ (explain) my idea for the weekend plan.
3. Please let me know what you think. ___ (Looking) forward to your reply!
4. Thank you for your time. ___ (Best) wishes, Tom.

Correction

1. Hi Sara! I hope you are doing well. I wanted to ask you something.
2. I am writing to explain my idea for the weekend plan.
3. Please let me know what you think. Looking forward to your reply!
4. Thank you for your time. Best wishes, Tom.

Exercice 2 — Spot the Mistake

Each sentence contains one mistake related to writing a message in English. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. Dear Sara, I writes to you because I have a great idea.
2. Hi! Hope you does well. I wanted to tell you about the plan.
3. Please to let me know if you agree with my idea.
4. Thank you for your time. See you soon, Best regards Tom.

Correction

1. Dear Sara, I am writing to you because I have a great idea.
2. Hi! I hope you are doing well. I wanted to tell you about the plan.
3. Please let me know if you agree with my idea.
4. Thank you for your time. See you soon. Best regards, Tom.

Exercice 3 — Choose the Right Expression

Choose the most appropriate option to complete each part of the message correctly.

1. You want to start a friendly message to a classmate. Which greeting is the most appropriate?
2. You want to introduce your idea politely in a message. Which sentence is correct?
3. You want to ask the person to reply to your message. Which sentence is the most polite and correct?
4. You want to close a friendly message politely. Which option is the most suitable?

Correction

1. B) Hi Maria! I hope you are doing well.
2. C) I am writing because I have an idea I would like to share with you.
3. B) Please let me know what you think.
4. C) Talk to you soon, best wishes, Alex.