IELTS vocabulary

Look at these sentences and decide if they are true or false.

1. Formal letters are always longer than informal letters.
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2. In a formal letter it is acceptable to use colloquial English, slang and idioms.
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3. In a formal letter it is acceptable to use contractions (e.g., I've instead of I have).
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4. In a formal letter you should include your name and address at the top of the page.
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5. In a formal letter, you should always write the date in full (e.g., 1 April 2000 and not 1/4/00).
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6. In a formal letter, you should always put your full name (e.g., James Harcourt and not J. Harcourt) after your signature at the bottom of the letter..
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7. Formal letters do not need to be broken into paragraphs. It is acceptable to write them as one continuous paragraph.
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