Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters

Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters

Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters In this article, we will learn How to write a Letter? Types of a letter formal and informal letters , business letter, application to the principal, etc… from Letter Writing, Class 8 English grammar.

What is a letter?

It is a written form of communication which specifically addresses the person or a firm. The letter is very easy to write and the pattern of the letter is based on the relationship between a writer and the receiver.

Types of letter Formal Letter– these kinds of letters are short and precise and contains certain objective. These letters can be an application or an official letter. It can be a letter to the editor or letter to the organization. It follows business jargon.

Informal letter– these kinds of letters are written to friends or relatives. It is expressive, emotional undertone and generally lengthy.

How to write a letter Both formal and informal letter are crafted in a different manner. You should have the knowledge and an ability to write a letter. To learn how to write a letter you should know different parts of the letter.

Write a letter to a friend. In that case, you should use the right tone of the letter and with legible handwriting.

Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters Different parts of the letter Subject– at the top of the letter one should write the subject of the letter. This will make clear the purpose of the letter.

Address-At the top of the letter, it is mandatory to mention your address. This will allow the receiver to reply the letter to the mentioned address.

Date– Write the date after the address in the month day year format. For example, 25th March 2018.

Inside Address– it is the address of the receiver. For example- in the informal letter, you need to write the name of the recipient, company name, and its official address.

Salutation– It is represented as “Dear Madam/Sir” to whomsoever you are writing. It addresses the individual to whom the letter is written.

Introductory Paragraph– the letter is written with a certain objective. The introductory paragraph contains the reason, issue or purpose of the letter. It outlines the tone and intention of the letter.

Body –a person can extend the concern of the letter in the body content. Informal letters contain one or two body content paragraphs while formal letter can contain more than two paragraphs.

Conclusion-In the conclusion one can sum up the whole issue or give suggestions.

Closing the letter- the closing of the letter have said format like -Yours sincerely or faithfully or any synonym.

The formal letter covers following topics like — letter to the editor, application to the principal, business letter and Letter to government officials (complain letter).

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Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters Letter samples

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

1) Letter to the Times of India for complaining about loudspeaker nuisance.

E 218, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi -110076 21st June 2017 The Editor Times of India, New Delhi.

Subject- Indiscriminate use of loudspeaker Dear Sir, I would like to bring your kind attention to the indiscriminate use of loudspeaker through the Time of India column. Nowadays, the loudspeaker has been used by the companies beyond the stipulated time in the marriages and religious ceremonies. The nuisance cause disturbance to the students and adults.

I would request senior authorities to consider the concern and take some strict measures to eliminate the nuisance. Efforts for such concern will be appreciated by all.

Yours Sincerely,

Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters APPLICATION TO THE PRINCIPAL

2) Application letter to sanction medical Leave

21st June 2017 The Principal, Delhi Public School, New Delhi-110076

Subject- sanction 2 weeks medical Leave

Dear Sir, I am a student of Class viii-A, and I am suffering from high viral fever. I have been admitted to the hospital due to extreme weakness. For this reason, I want to apply for 2 weeks leave from 22nd June 2017 to 5th, June 2017.

I request you to grant me medical leave so that I should not fall short of attendance for final exams. I will be highly obliged for the sanction.

Yours Sincerely,

(Sign)

Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters BUSINESS LETTER

3) Letter to a Bank manager of SBI for opening a Saving Account

The Branch Manager, State Bank of India E 218, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi -110076 21st June 2017

Subject- Opening a Saving Account Dear Sir, This is to inform you that I Sheetal Verma, is interested in opening a saving account with your branch. I am a permanent resident of LajpatNagarcolony. I have attached the required credentials along with the letter.

I would appreciate if you can do the needful to process my request.

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely,

(Sign)

Full Name

Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters LETTER TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL

4) Letter to area MLA for the student safety from traffic chaos in your locality

12, Amar Nagar, Faridabad-137609 10th March 2018

The Area MLA, Amar Nagar Faridabad-137609 Subject-Traffic chaos

Dear Sir,

We are pleased to have you as our area MLA that you are running a campaign on traffic chaos. I am the resident of Amar Nagar and there are few concerns I would like to highlight. I would like you to bring attention to the central market of Amar Nagar. Dozens of student pass this street during a day. There is no traffic light or ant traffic inspector. God forbid any tragedy can happen to these kids.

We will be highly obliged if you consider our issue and do the needful to save our society children.

Yours Sincerely,

(Sign)

Class 8 English Letter Writing – Samples for formal and Informal letters INFORMAL LETTER TO A FRIEND

5) Invitation letter to a friend

To Vinay, Lake view apartment Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi-110076

Dear Vinay,

Its been a long time, how are you, my dear friend. Hope you are fine, I have received all your letters and thanks a ton for sending them. I love them all. I would like to share that my father is organizing a birthday bash. I am pleased to invite you to my birthday party on the 25th March 2018. No party is complete without you.

You need to book your tickets in advance and do come early. Bring your brother Arjun along with you. It will be a great fun. Hope Uncle Aunt is doing well, my regards to them. See you soon.

Your Best Friend, Shivam

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