What Is The Difference Between Different and Difference?

Different is an adjective.

Example of sentences:

1) He looks different due to his new hairstyle.

2) The scenery is different in the winter.

3) Everything looks different now.

 

Difference is a noun.

Example of sentences:

1) The difference between you and him is how handsome he is.

2) Settle your differences and work together again.

3) What makes the difference is our unity.

Formal Letter: Letter of Complaint

Example of question:

Recently you purchased a pair of shoes from an online shoes’ store. However, the store sent you the wrong size and one shoe has a hole on it. Write a letter of complaint to the store. Use the notes to help you write.

- wrong size

- hole in one shoe

 

When writing out your letter:

- you may use the notes given.

- state one other complaint about the shoes

- add any other relevant information

- write in not less than 150 words.

 

Example of answer:

 

Ananda Krishnan,

No. 4, Jalan Singa,

00000 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor Darul Ehsan,

 

All Sport Shoes,

1-2-3 Kompleks Perniagaan Jati,

00000 Selayang,

Kuala Lumpur.

 

01 JUNE 2020

Dear Sir/ Madam/Miss,

Complaint About the Condition of Purchased Shoes.

I, as name stated above, would like to complain about a pair of shoes that I recently bought on 28^th May 2002 from your online store.

On the mentioned date, I ordered a pair of a sport shoes in size 8. Regrettably, I received a pair of shoes in size 6. The shoes didn’t fit me at all.

 

In addition to that, I noticed one of the shoes has a hole on it. Whether the hole is fixable or not, I don’t think I could accept this mistake.

 

The shoes were at the price of RM450, which is quite expensive for me. To receive this kind of service from your store is disappointing, especially when I look up to your reputation.

 

I hope to receive a fast reply from you in regard of these matters. I also attached a copy of my receipt and pictures of the shoes for your reference.

 

Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

-signature-

………………….

(ANANDA KHRISHNAN)

Practise or Practice?

Practise is a verb use to describe the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly.

Example of sentences:

1) Practise the skills to make them perfect.

2) Teach the workers the correct practise of working.

 

Practice is a noun use to describe the act of doing it for real, regularly repeated exercise or something common.

Example of sentences:

1) It is time for us to test the marketing idea in practice.

2) As my usual practice, I take a break during work for five minutes to help me concentrate more.

 

However, 'practice' is use for both in English (United States).

House or Home?

Normally, house is to refer to a building.

 

For example:

1) My house is a single story with four rooms.

2) There are two houses at the end of the street.

3) My house is made of concrete.

 

Home is more personal and emotional. It is not necessarily a building.

 

For example:

1) I feel the safest when I am at my home.

2) I left home to work at a town.

Sample Question

You read the following advertisement in a newspaper and decide to organize a visit to the factory. As secretary of Young Entrepreneurs’ Club, write a letter the factory manager requesting for a visit.

You must include the following information in your letter:

- day, date and time of visit

- name of school and contact number

- number of students going and teachers accompanying

- mode of transport

- your choice of activity during the visit

Model Answer

The Secretary,

Sekolah Menengah Jitra,

Jitra,

Kedah

General Manager,

Love Candy Chocolate Factory,

Lot 41-A, Jalan Budi,

Jitra,                                                                                                                    25 September 2015

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Permission To Visit Love Candy Chocolate Factory

On behalf of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Club, I would like to request for our club members to visit your factory.

2.            We plan on visiting the factory on Monday, 5^th of October 2015 at 11.00 a.m. We will be a group consisting of 20 students and two teachers and will be arriving in our school bus. Therefore, we would like to request for a parking space for the bus as well.

3.            The purpose of our visit is to learn more about how candy and chocolate are made. This will broaden our knowledge and help us to understand better on the subject. I would also like to request for the guided tour, video presentation and lectures to help us understand more. From this visit, we were also hoping to learn more about business and inspire our members if they were to have a dream to venture in candy or chocolate business in the future.

4.            We were to understand that we could sample some of your products and buy them at discount prices. This is an opportunity for our club to purchase them and sell them for profits during one of our club activity. We would also to know whether we can still purchase them at discount price even after the visitation month is over. If you could provide us with a list of prices and whether we could buy the products in batch after this, we would be really grateful.

5.            If you need to ask anything regarding this, you may contact us at 047855611 (Sekolah Menengah Jitra) or directly contact our club advisor, Mr Nazmi Mustafa at 0195874561. We are looking forward for your early reply so we can plan our trip properly to your factory.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Adreena Mira Amin

…………………………………………

(ADREENA MIRA AMIN)

(SECRETARY)

PT3 : Informal Letter : Pen Pal's Letter

Sample Question

You received a letter from a boy in South Korea. Read the contents carefully and write a reply. You letter must not be less than 120 words.

B, Apartment 218,

3^rd City Street, Ilsan-dong,

Goyang City of Gyeonggi,

South Korea.

3^rd of April 2015

Dear Anita,

                I came across your name in Pen pal’s Column in a magazine. I would like to be your pen pal. I am hoping to become friends with you and exchange letters. I would also love to learn more about you and your country.

                My name is Kim Rea-Won. My family and friends call me Rea-Won. Just like you, I am fifteen years old. My birthday is on 1^st of July.

                I came from a small family – my older brother who is attending college now, my parents and I. My father works in a small company and my mother is a fulltime housewife.

                You probably heard of South Korea through our music-K-pop and dramas. However, South Korea is also a beautiful country. There are a lot of places with beautiful scenery and picturesque sights. My favourite time of the year is during cherry blossom blooming.

                Please write to me about you, your family and your country. I heard from class that it is a beautiful country.

                I hope to hear from you soon!

                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Yours sincerely,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Rea-Won

Model Answer

No 20-B, Jalan Kasturi,

Taman Megah,

47810 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor, Malaysia

2^nd of May,2015

Dear Rea-Won,

                It is an absolute delight to receive a letter from you! I registered at the magazine a long time ago and already forgotten about it. I thought I would never receive a letter from anyone. I would definitely love to be your pen pal.

                First of all, I would like to tell you about myself. My name, as you know, is Anita Yoon. I am an only child so both of us come from a small family. My father works in the government and my mother is a kindergarten teacher.  My birthday is on 22^nd of May, which make me a few months older than you.

                Malaysia is a small country in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, the weather is whether hot or wet (rainy season). Usually, rainy season starts at the end of the year and sometimes it causes flood. However, we also have plenty of interesting and picturesque locations and holiday destinations like Langkawi Island, Melaka and etc.

                I hope to hear from you soon. We can also exchange email. My email address is anitay@gmail.com. I’ll be waiting!

Yours sincerely,

                                                                                                                                                                                           Anita

PT3 – Formal Letter : Applying for a job

Sample Question

You saw a job advertisement in newspapers for a part-time job as a cashier in a department store. Write a formal letter applying for the job. Your answer should not be less than 120 words.

Model Answer

Rina Azhar,

No 123, Jalan Telawi,

Taman Kintan,

47810 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor

The UI Corner,

Kompleks Perkasa,

47810 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor                                                                                                       
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Rong Mart Sdn. Bhd.,
15 Jln Jawi,
Kompleks Perniagaan PJ,
47810 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor                                                                                                             3^rd of December 2015

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application For The Post of Part-Time Cashier

I would like to apply for the post of part-time cashier as advertised in Berita Harian dated 1^st of December 2015.

2.            I am 18 years old and just recently completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia. I am currently study part-time in a community college while working at a hawker stall. The post as cashier will be more suitable as I am currently studying accountancy at certificate level at the college.

3.            While in school, I was active in sports. I represented my school in track events and won in numerous events at district level. I was also a member of Young Entrepreneurs Club and the treasurer of the English Society.

4.            I attached my resume along with the required documents for your reference. I would be happy to attend an interview at any time of convenient for you. I am looking forward for a reply.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Rina Azhar

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(Rina Azhar)