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2. WRITING FORMAL AND INFORMAL LETTERS

Format of a Formal Letter includes:

The following points need to be taken into consideration while writing a Formal letter-
a. A Formal Letter strictly follows the prescribed format for writing a Formal Letter.
b. Use of colloquial words, abbreviations and slang language should be restricted while writing a formal letter.
c. A Formal Letter must be precise and to the point.
d. The Subject line is very important in a Formal Letter.
The Format of a Formal Letter is as follows –
1. Sender’s address: The address and contact details of the sender are written here. Include an email and phone number, if required or if mentioned in the question.
2. Date: The date is written below the sender’s address after Leaving one space or line.
3. Receiver’s address: The address of the recipient of the mail (the officer/principal / Editor) is written here.
4. The subject of the letter: The main purpose of the letter forms the subject. It must be written in one line. It must convey the matter for which the letter is written.
5. Salutation (Sir / Respected Sir / Madam)
6. Body: The matter of the letter is written here. It is divided into 3 paragraphs as follows –
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing the letter in brief.
Paragraph 2: Give detail of the matter.
Paragraph 3: Conclude by mentioning what you expect. (For example, a solution to your problem, to highlight an issue in the newspaper, etc).
7. Complimentary Closing
8. Sender’s name, signature and designation (if any)
Informal letter
The following points need to be followed while writing an informal letter
a)An informal letter does not strictly follow the prescribed format.
b)The language of an informal letter must be friendly and casual.
c)An informal letter can have extra information.
d)The Subject line is not required in an informal letter.
The format of an informal letter is as follows
1.Address:The address of the sender is followed by that of the receiver.
2.Date:The date is written below the address after leaving one line.
3.Salutation:Greeting (dear/hi/hello)
4.Body:The matter of the letter is written here.It is divided into 3 paragraphs as follows:
a) Paragraph1:beginning
b) Paragraph2:Main content
c) Paragraph3:ending
5.Sender’s name and signature