Letter writing is an essential skill. Despite the prevalence of emails and text messages, everyone has to write letters at some point. Letters of complaint, job applications, thank you letters, letters requesting changes or – making suggestions – the list goes on and on. Encouraging children to write letters from an early age will improve their communication, social and handwriting skills, and teach them what they need to know about writing and structuring letters.
Children are expected to learn how to write letters, notes and messages. They have to be aware of different styles of writing, the use of formal and informal letters, and to select style and vocabulary appropriate to the intended reader.
Basic English Grammar rules can be tricky. In this article, we’ll get you started with the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, parts of speech, and more.
A letter is a form of communication in writing or printed on paper, addressed to a person or body of persons. Typical informal contexts include that of writing to family members, relatives and friends, and even to acquaintances.
Format:
You are Sukesh/Suman of F-64, Mayur Vihar, Delhi. Your friend from Kolkata has invited you to visit him/ her after your examinations are over. Write a letter to her/him expressing your inability to reach there.
Diagnostic Test – 4
You are Pankaj/Priyanka, living in the students’ hostel of Oxford School, Mumbai. Write a letter to your brother, telling him of an interesting weekend you spent at your friend’s house.
Answer:
(a) Cambridge Mission school
(b) free on weekends and get bored
(c) my best friend, Jignesh, invited me
(d) time over there
(e) celebrations, dance, music, and fun
(f) traditional sweets and a nice gift too.
3.2.1 While reading a magazine you came across some addresses of children from the United States desirous of having pen-friends in India. You decided to write to Cody Stewart as your interests are quite similar. As Preeti Sinha of B-97/5, Model Town, Patna, compose a letter describing yourself to your new pen-friend in around 120 words.
3.2.2 Your Uncle sent you a set of the Harry Potter series for your birthday. Write a letter in around 120 words thanking him for the gift. You are Rohini of 45, Uday Park, Ahmedabad.
3.2.3 Your friend, Sunita, has shifted to Vadodra due to the transfer of her father. Write a letter telling her about anything of interest that has happened during her absence. You are Shalini of 116 Civil Lines, Jhansi. Do not exceed 120 words.
3.2.4 Your friend Sonia has recently shifted to Kolkata due to the transfer of her father. You have recently received a letter from her telling you about her new school.
| ……………. I miss you all very much. I have joined New Era School here and although the teachers are very helpful and concerned I haven’t really settled down. One reason is that I haven’t made any new friends. The girls here are so unfriendly and unhelpful …………………….. . |
Write a letter in around 120 words to Sonia advising her to make friends and settle down in the new place. You are Srishti of 34/J, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur.
3.2.5 Your younger brother, Ravi, who is in a hostel is not doing very well in studies. He whiles away his time with his friends and has secured poor marks in his examination. Write a letter advising him to pay more attention to his studies. You are Margaret of 9, Gangenahalli main road, Bengaluru.
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