Practice Sheet # 18

Class : 10th
Sub. : English Topic : Letter Writing : Solve Examples

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Ans. A-20, Aurobindo Marg

Format New Delhi.
1.Sender's address 10th October, 20XX
2.Date The Editor,
3.Receiver's name, designation and address The Times of India
4.Subject - Main theme New Delhi
5.Salutation Subject - Need to harness noise pollution.
6.Body of letter Sir/Madam
Para I - Why you are sending the letter with a Through the columns of your esteemed
brief introduction to the topic. newspaper, I want to draw the attention of the
Para II - Main problem/ situation concerned authorities to the noise pollution
caused by people.
Para III - Suggestion to the topic/ your opinion
The noise caused by marriage processes, DJ
7.Complimentary closing
during wedding receptions, loud music from
8.Subscription religious congregations and other gatherings are
Yours faithfully all harmful for us. It is especially harmful for the
older generation and also the students preparing
Signature for their final examinations.
Name The municipal and other concerned authorities are
(Designation if required). giving permissions for various functions. So, the
law enforcing authorities, i.e the police, must act
Marking Scheme
in unison to ensure that the volume of such noise
Format 1 Mark remains within reasonable limits. Similarly, these
Content 4 Marks noises must stop at night too. People who break
the rules must be fined heavily to deter them in
Accuracy 1.5 Marks
future.
Fluency 1.5 Marks
Above all, I hope the authorities concerned will
Total 8 Marks read this letter and take the required action to
1. You are Aditya/ Aditi of A-20, Aurobindo Marg reduce the noise pollution in the City.
New Delhi. Write a letter to the editor of a local Thank you.
newspaper describing the problem of noise
Yours sincerely,
pollution in your locality and making a request to
the concerned authorities to solve it. Aditi

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Letter to The Editor Topics Complimentary Close
The different topics for Letter to The Editor that Subscription
maybe given in examination are listed below: Yours truly
1. Pollution Signature
2. Animal cruelty
Name
3. Visit to a place
Designation
4. Sports
1. You are Anshul/Anshika, a student of class X and
5. Unemployment resident of 56 D, Ring Road, ITO, New Delhi,
6. Natural Calamity and wants to be a choreographer. Write a letter
7. Poverty to the director, National Institute of
8. Gender equality Choreography, Noida, seeking information about
their course, admission procedure, eligibility
9. Law-related topics for e.g. Why it is important
criteria and other necessary details.
to reduce underage driving, etc.
Ans. 56 D, Ring Road, ITO
10. Fairs for e.g., Book fairs, etc.
New Delhi 1100XX
LETTER OF ENQUIRY
1 July 20XX
Address Given
Or The Director

Examination Hall National Institute of Choreography

Date Sector 16, Noida 102XXX
The Principal Subject: Inquiry regarding course in
Name of Institute choreography.

Address Dear Sir

Subject: Inquiry regarding …………… Refer to your advertisement regarding the

courses in choreography offered by your
Dear Sir/Madam
reputable institute, I want to state that I am
Body of the Letter currently in X class and preparing for my final
Para I - After reading your advertisement exam. I am very much interested in dancing and
regarding …………………….... I wish to want to take it as a career. I am also given to
make certain inquiries. understand that this institute is by far the best so
Para II - far as choreography is concerned and I would
Duration of course very much like to be part of it. Kindly send me
the prospectus and the application form. I would
Fee structure
be highly grateful if you could provide me with
No. of students per batch the following information:
Transport facilities 1. The department and programme faculty
Para III - 2. Funding opportunities
I will be grateful if you could send me the brochure 3. Scholarships available
along with the enrolment form so that I could
register in the course at the earliest. 4. Admission procedure
5. Eligibility criteria
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6. Hostel facilities New Delhi
Kindly send me, the brochure along with the 20 August 20XX
enrolment form at the earliest so that I could The Municipal Commissioner
register myself for the course.
Shahdara
Thanking You
Delhi 1100XX
Yours faithfully
Subject: Insanitary conditions in the colony
Anshul
Dear Sir
LETTER OF COMPLAINT
I have been a resident of Ankur Enclave for the
Address Given past eleven years. I would like to bring to your
Or notice the insanitary conditions in our colony.
Examination Hall Rubbish and garbage lie in heaps. Lack of
drainage system raises a persistent foul smell in
Date
the area.
The Manager
During rainy season water stagnates in pits on the
Name of Company/Agency street which makes the whole condition even
Address worse. These become the breeding ground for
Subject: ……………………………….. mosquitoes, which expose the residents to
multiple diseases like dengue, malaria, etc. Our
Dear Sir/Madam colony has become an unhealthy and disease-
Body of the letter prone area. Every day, someone or the other is
Para I - Purchased succumbing to deadly diseases. Some of the
families have also shifted lock, stock, and barrel
When?
to better localities.
Where?
You are requested to take an immediate remedial
What? Model/Brand action to set things right.
Bill No. Thanking you
Para II - Technical complaints (at least 3 points) Yours faithfully
Para III - Since the …………………. (item) is Deepa
under warranty, so kindly replace it within
LETTER FOR PLACING AN ORDER
…………………. days. Failing which, I/we will
be forced to move to the consumer court. Address Given
Yours faithfully Date
(Name) The Manager
1. The unsanitary conditions in your colony are Name of company
causing multiple diseases. Write a letter to the Address of company
Municipal Commissioner bringing the problem to Subject: _____________________
his notice and request him to take urgent action
in the matter. You are Deepak/Deepa of C 2/8, Dear Sir/Madam
Ankur Enclave, New Delhi. Body of the letter
Ans. C 2/8, Ankur Enclave Para I - Ref. to quotation dated

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 Para II - List of requirement/items to be ordered Bharat Electronics and Domestic Appliances
Para III Ltd.

ALL Terms and Conditions are discussed in this New Delhi 1100XX
paragraph. Subject: Placement of order for electronics
Date on which delivery is required Dear Sir
Mode of payment We are happy to place the order for the following
Items to be in good condition and as per items. Kindly send the following items at the
requirement. above. address through transport carefully.

Replacement policy Name of the Items No. of Items Brand

Yours faithfully Fans 50 Bajaj

Signature Microwaves 25 LG

Name Ovens 30 Philips

Designation Geysers 25 Nova

You are Sakshi/Saksham, Hostel Warden, Radha All the items should be in good condition, well
Krishna Public School, Vrindavan, Uttar bound and packed properly. The items must be
Pradesh. Write a letter to the Sales Manager, delivered by the end of the month of the issue of
Bharat Electronics and Domestic Appliances this letter. Any damage during transportation
Ltd., New Delhi, placing an order for fans would be your responsibility. As in the past also,
microwaves, ovens and geysers that you wish to we have never been given any opportunity to
purchase for the hostel. Also ask for discount complain and the goods have always reached as
permissible on the purchase. well on time, and in excellent condition as per our
specifications. We do expect the same delivery
Radha Krishna Public School
this time as well. Kindly offer us a suitable
Vrindavan discount as has been the practice all these years.
Uttar Pradesh XXXXX Yours faithfully
18 May 20XX Saksham
The Sales Manager Hostel Warden

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