Which one of the following types of writing is considered formal?
a. A personal email to a friend
b. An instant message to a co-worker about after-hours plans
c. A cover letter with a job application
d. An invitation to an anniversary party
The correct answer is c. A cover letter with a job application
Party invites as well as friendly emails and after hour plans are usually non formal, unless written formal as some form of a joke or something similar.
