ICSE Class 9 Answered

Format for a 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 an 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