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New2grammar  +  377862 Mon, 11 Jun 07 10:51 AM

She is writing [a letter of appeal/an appeal letter] for a traffic violation.

Five tips to write a good letter of appeal/appeal letter.

Which is better and why?

Thanks in advance

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Peaceblinkfriend  +  377923 Mon, 11 Jun 07 01:01 PM
Hi New2grammar,

'A letter of appeal' and 'an appeal letter' mean the same thing.  I don't think there is much difference in usuage between the two. However, 'a letter of appeal' sounds slightly formal to my ears than simply 'an appeal letter' .

Best wishes,

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