Composition-1 Letter writing Subject: English Class: 6th

Contents Formal Letters Example of Formal letters Informal Letter Example of Informal letters Excercise

Definition Letter is a written or printed communication directed to a person or organization. Letters are of two types: Formal letters and Informal letters

Informal letters Informal letters are those which you write to your parents, relatives, friends, and are casually written, the way you would talks to them on phone or in person.

Example of an informal letter C 3, SDA New Delhi May 20, 2007 Dear Father, You will be glad to know that I have passed the 5th class. I am in 6th class now. I have to buy new books. I have also to pay my school fees. Please send me 500 rupees by M.O. Your affectionately Ranjit

Formal Letters A formal letter is one that is written for official purpose. Letters written for school leave and other offices are official letters.

Example of formal letter The Principal, Govt. sec. school, Mohali. Sir/mam, My elder sister is getting married on April 14th, 2011 in Delhi. Kindly grant me leave from April 12, 2011 to April 16, 2011 so that I can attend the marriage ceremony. Thanking You, Yours obediently, Paramjit Kaur. Class 6th Roll No. 46

Exercises

Write the letters on following Examples Write a letter to your Principal for sick leave Write an application to your teacher for change of seat On an envelop write your postal address, Do not forget to write your pin code.

Filling the blanks Letter is a____or____communication directed to a person or organization. ____are those which you write to your parents, relatives, friends, and are casually written ____is one that is written for official purpose.

Answers Letter is a written or printed communication directed to a person or organization. Informal letters are those which you write to your parents, relatives, friends, and are casually written. A formal letter is one that is written for official purpose.

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