The Shri Ram School Aravali

Subject: Language
Topic: Informal letter
Class: IX

Format + Body+ Expression (Eg: F- 2.5, B – 2, E- 3.5 = 8/10) 2.5 +2.5+5 = 10

Format
 Always begin a letter on a fresh page.
 Do not leave a line anywhere in the letter.
 Sender’s Address is written on the right-hand corner of the page (three lines) followed
by the date.
16/ 145, Beverly Park,
Station Road, .5m
New Delhi- 110012.
1st April, 2020. .5m
Body
 There are four paragraphs
1. Introduction
2. Body of the letter/ elaboration of the content
3. Body of the letter/ further elaboration of the content
4. Conclusion
 Indent each paragraph.
 On the very next line, after the date, write the salutation. Do not indent the salutation:
.5m
 My dear Sara/Raj/Mother/Father/Grandmother/Grandfather/Uncle
/Aunt (names of family members need to be given such as Aunt Petunia,
brother Joe. However, names not needed for grandparents)
 First paragraph is the introduction. Two finger indentation from the margin.
Mandatory to write only two sentences related to the topic.
 Second and third paragraphs are the body; elaborate on the topic. Two finger
indentation from the margin. All parts of the question to be addressed.
 Fourth paragraph is the conclusion. Two finger indentation from the margin.
Mandatory to write two sentences related to the topic. Do not end the letter on an
interrogative note.
 Subscription on the right- hand side, without leaving a line.
Yours lovingly/affectionately, .5m
Parul. .5m
(only the first name)
Expression –all words in the question to be incorporated in the body, Opening and Closing
sentences, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Do not use contractions or

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 colloquial language. Only Formal Language to be used.

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