Letter Writing — Revision Summary
Two kinds are tested: formal and informal. Format carries marks, so memorise it.
Formal letter (official / business / editor / complaint)
``` Sender's address Date Receiver's designation & address Subject: …… Salutation — Dear Sir / Madam, Body — Para 1 purpose · Para 2 details · Para 3 action/request Yours faithfully, Name ```- Tone: polite, impersonal, to the point. No contractions (use do not, not don't).
Informal letter (to family/friends)
``` Sender's address Date Salutation — Dear Riya, Body — warm, personal, conversational Closing — With love, / Yours affectionately, Name ```Tips
- Match register to the reader. Cover all points in the prompt.
- Keep body to 2–3 short paragraphs; correct format = easy marks.