Maharashtra Class 10 Answered

• When you know the name of the person the letter is addressed to then the Complimentary Ending should be ‘Yours sincerely’.
• When the name of the recipient is not known, the complimentary ending should be ‘Yours faithfully’.

Format for formal letter

Sender’s Address

____________________

____________________

Date: ______________

Salutation, (Eg: Dear …,)

Recipient’s Name & Address

________________________,

________________________,

________________________.

Subject: One short sentence stating the purpose of the letter.

Introduction: Begin by introducing yourself and the purpose of writing the letter.

Body Paragraph: Explain the situation in detail listing factual information needed to validate your point.

Conclusion: End the letter by restating your request or an assurance, whichever is the case.

Thanking you.

Complimentary Ending (Eg: Yours sincerely / faithfully)

Sender’s Signature

Sender’s Name

__________________________________________________________________________________

Format for informal letter

Senders Address

____________________

____________________

Date: ______________

Salutation, (Eg: Dear …,)

Introduction: Greet the person to whom the letter is addressed and reassure of your own wellbeing. Introduce the purpose behind writing your letter.

Body Paragraph: Elaborate on the purpose of writing the letter by giving detailed information regarding the same.

Conclusion: Summarise all the points mentioned in the letter without further elaborating upon them.

Complimentary Ending (Eg: Yours sincerely / affectionately)

Sender’s Signature

Sender’s Name

__________________________________________________________________________________