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4.2.3 Post card
A post card is a short text that is confined to a limited space. The space limit forces the writer
to squash in as much information as possible. The style of writing is casual and informal.
However, for purposes of submission for assessment, learners are advised to avoid slang or
colloquial language.
See the example below:
Stamp
Dear Daddy
Do I owe you an apology? I am so grateful that you did not give up on me
when I refused to take the hiking trip. The mountains, the fresh air, the
sparseness of the countryside. Incredulous! Can you guess who the cock
is at the camp? Your one and only daughter. The very one you have to
drag out of bed every weekday.
Dad, I really needed this. I feel refreshed and ready to take the world
again. Thank you.
Mr Osrov Petrvska
P.O. Box 321
Martindale
8787
I have to run along now. Give my regards to mom and Matena.
Love you all.
Theressa
4.2.4 Giving direction
We use directions when we are telling someone how to get somewhere. The imperative
form (the infinitive without the word ‘to’) is usually used. Although the subject ‘you’ is not
stated, it always refers to the second person representing an interaction between the
speaker and the listener.
Consider the following when giving direction:
• be concise and clear.
• the directions must be in chronological order.
• always refer to a specific direction.
• indicate the approximate distance.
• give the approximate number of streets to be crossed to reach the destination.
It will give the person a sense of when to stop and ask someone else for
further directions in case (s)he has overshot the mark.
• if possible, provide information about landmarks along the way, e.g. You will
pass the High School on your left.
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