English Writing Skills -Informal Letter Writing for Class 9 English Communicative
Students of Class 9 Communicative English must know how to write an informal letter. Here, in this article, we will discuss all details related to informal letters. Knowledge about the format of informal letters is very crucial to score good marks. Also, we have some useful tips for writing an informal letter which will surely help you gain full marks. Solved examples on informal letters will help you understand the topic and the practice questions will help you test your knowledge. So, let us proceed on the topic of informal letters–
- What is an Informal letter?
- Format of Informal Letter
- Useful tips for writing an informal letter
- Examples of Informal Letter Writing
- Practice questions on Informal Letter writing
What is an Informal letter?
Personal letters are also called informal letters which can be written to family members, parents, siblings, children, relatives, friends and acquaintances.
They can be written for various reasons like to invite a friend for vacations, to inform the parents about the result, to know the health of ones grandparents, to bless a newly-wed cousin, etc.
We need to know the format of the informal letter to secure all the marks allotted for the question.
Format of Informal Letter
An informal letter usually has six parts
1 The address
The sender’s/writer’s address is written at the top left-hand corner of the page.
- The date
The date is written in full below the address (12 October 20–) but the name of the month should never be written in short [January as Jan.(x).]
- 3. The salutation
The salutation is written on the left-hand side of the page below the date. It varies for different persons and depends on closeness with the person addressed.
For friends we write: Dear Sneha, My dear Sona
For members of the family we write: Dear Father, My dear Mother
(Note: While writing informal letters we do not write the name, designation and address of the person addressed, nor do we write the subject.)
- The body
This is written in paragraphs. The first paragraph is an introduction which states the reason for writing the letter. The second paragraph gives all the related information and the third paragraph is the conclusion.
- The subscription
This is written after the body of the letter and is a courteous leave-taking before the letter ends. It is written according to the relation with the person addressed or the purpose behind writing the letter. (Yours is written without an apostrophe.) The details are given below:
(a) To relatives we write – Your affectionate son/brother/sister or Yours affectionately
(b) To friends we write – Your sincerely, Yours lovingly or Yours affectionately
- The signature
The writer’s name or signature is written (with designation in formal or official letters) below the subscription. The address of the person to whom the letter is addressed is written on the envelope. This should be given in full, must be clear and correct (The PIN CODE should preferably be mentioned). These days we do not use punctuation marks when we write the address, date, the salutation or the subscription. All these begin right next to the margin.
Class 9 English Communicative informal letter writing question details
- Word limit is prescribed as 120 words, which shall be religiously followed to avoid deduction of marks.
- The letter carries 7 marks. The marks are allotted as follows:
Format -1
Content -3
Organisation -2
Accuracy -1
Useful tips for writing an informal letter-
- Make the content left aligned
- Indicate the name, address, and contact information at the top of the left side of the page.
- Use a casual or personal tone.
- Create a short introduction explaining why you’re writing.
- Use 3 or more paragraphs in the body.
- Finish with a concluding paragraph that highlights the letter’s main goal and, if relevant, a call to action.
- Take a courteous leave before the letter ends.
- Remember to proofread and edit your writing.
- Adhere to the given word limit.
Examples of Informal Letter Writing
Let us look at some examples of informal letter:
Example 1
Write a letter to your father informing him about your half yearly examination results.
Jenkens School
24 ATC Bose Road
Kolkata
27th April 2023
Dear Father
How are you? Hope you are well. I am fine and will be home soon since our summer vacation is due to begin in the second week of May.
I have good news to share with you. My half yearly examination results are out and I have obtained 90% marks overall. Give mother the good news and mention that I have scored 95% in Bengali which she used to teach me.
I will inform you about the exact date of the summer break once it is announced. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Your loving son
Rana
Example 2
Write a letter to your father seeking permission to go on an educational tour organised by your boarding school Riverdale High School.
8 Sarat Bose Lane
Kolkata
9 May 2023
Dear Father
It has been almost two weeks since I have heard from you. I know you are busy and so am I, with my weekly unit tests. So far, the tests have gone well and I am expecting good marks.
Our school is organising an educational tour to New Delhi during the summer break. We will visit the important places of our capital city. The tour is for fifteen days and our Maths teacher Mr K Sharma would be accompanying us on this tour.
I am really keen to go on the tour since I have never visited New Delhi and I hope you will allow me to join my friends. The school would be sending you a letter intimating you about the tour and its expenses. I really hope you will allow me to go on the trip.
Yours affectionately
Mahesh
Example 3
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party.
B24 Windsor Garden
Vaibhav Khand
Indirapuram, Ghaziabad
20 September 2023
Dear Ronita
As you know, the day after tomorrow, 28 September 2023, is my birthday. I am organising a party for all my friends to celebrate the same.
The venue is my residence in Indirapuram and the party starts at 6 pm, beginning with the cake cutting followed by some games and finally dinner. I’ll be very happy if you can join us for the occasion. I am looking forward to meeting you at the party.
Yours affectionately
Ritu
Example 4
Write a letter to your friend declining his/her invitation to attend his/her birthday party.
B 24 New Garden
Indirapuram Ghaziabad
22 September 2023
Dear Ritu
Thank you very much for inviting me to your birthday party. However, I won’t be able to attend the occasion since I have to attend my cousin’s marriage on the same day as your birthday. My family and I would be leaving for her place this evening itself. I am sure you can understand and forgive me for not being able to make it to your birthday celebration.
I wish you all the happiness on your birthday in advance and wish that your party is a success. I am looking forward to meeting you soon.
Yours affectionately
Ronita
Example 5
Write a letter to your father expressing your happiness on being selected as the captain of the school cricket team.
Model High School
Shimla
18 February 2023
Dear Father
How are you? How is mother doing? I have good news for you. I have been selected as the captain of the school cricket team. The announcement was made at the school assembly and I felt honoured. To tell you the truth, I was expecting it since you know that I am a dedicated and hardworking player. My friends are happy and have asked me to throw a party.
Convey the news to my friends, Ronit, Rahul, Aarav and Ajay there. I am sure they would be happy too. My first match as the captain would be the inaugural match of the Inter-School Cricket Tournament in March. Pray for me so that like everything else I excel in my new role as the captain too.
Do reply soon.
With lots of love
Your son Varun
Example 6
Your uncle is coming from Dubai. He wishes to bring you a present of your choice. Write a letter telling him what you want. You are Ajay of 410, College Lane, Bhopal.
- College Lane,
Bhopal, M.P.
11 April, 2023
My dear Uncle
It is really wonderful news for me that you are coming home for a few days. I’m very much thrilled because you have promised to bring me a present of my choice.
You know me better than anyone else. My craze for photography is known to you. I’d feel very much grateful if you would get me a YASHICA (automatic) camera. I hope I am not asking for an expensive gift. Convey my regards to auntie and Appu.
Thanking you
Yours lovingly
Ajay
Example 7
You are Ankur Sharma of 5. Roshani Colony, New Delhi. Your younger brother Namit is staying in a hostel at Modern School, Rohtak. You are not happy with his report from school. Write a letter to him advising him to study hard and avoid bad company.
Ans.
- Roshani Colony,
New Delhi
20th March, 2023
My dear Namit
I have just received your progress report from your school. I am shocked to see that you have miserably failed in English and Maths. Your attendance is below 70%.
It seems that you are neglecting your studies. You have definitely fallen in bad company. If this state of affairs continues, you will fail in your final examination. So, you should mend your ways before it is too late. It is high time that you should avoid bad company and pay attention towards your studies. Always remember that hard work is the key to success. I hope you will act upon my advice and start working from today.
With best wishes.
Yours lovingly
Ankur Sharma
Example 8
Your younger brother is a book-worm. He has gone to stay in a hostel. Write a letter to him advising him to take part in games and other school activities.
- Sharma Niwas
Ambala, Haryana
17th August 2023
Dear Deepak
I have come to know from a friend of yours that you have grown weak and are keeping poor health. You work hard at studies and have become a book-worm. You do not take part in games. I may tell you that a student must take care of his health also. His mental and physical development should go hand-in-hand.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. A sound mind lives in a sound body. Games can teach us even more than books do. They can make us active and strong. So make it a point not to neglect games. Play regularly so that you may do well in studies also.
I hope you will act upon my advice and start taking part in games.
Your loving brother
Ajay
Example 9
You are Niketa, a resident of 721-Harbour Coast, Goa. Write a letter to your grandfather congratulating him on his eightieth birthday.
721-Harbour Coast,
Goa
5th March 2023
Respected Grandpa,
I am extremely happy to send my heartiest wishes on your eightieth birthday today. My joys knew no bounds when I remembered this great day. Lucky are the people who will enjoy your company along with grandma. Her happiness would be all the more pleasurable for all. Such auspicious days remind us about the greatness of a man, his worthy principles, qualities and sermons. We are lucky to have such a great and noble soul among us who goes on enlightening us at the time of difficulty.
I again congratulate you on this grand day. I wish to be in your lap but my examinations have kept me in the bondage. With deepest regards to respected grandma.
Yours affectionately
Niketa
Example 10
Your uncle has presented a book to you on your birthday. It is related with the art of living. Pointing out the usefulness of the book in life, write a letter in about 100 words thanking your uncle for sending this valuable gift. You are Navin/Nalini, living at 250 Rajdhani Enclave, Baroda.
250 Rajdhani Enclave,
Baroda, Gujarat
3 March 2023
My dear Uncle
I celebrated my birthday on the Ist of March and missed you much. However, your gift parcel reached well in time. Thank you very much for sending me such a nice gift.
I have really enjoyed reading the book. The Art of Living, sent by you. It has taught me that the business of living is, in fact, the celebration of being alive. What a wonderful idea! I especially liked the chapter ‘How to influence people and win friends’. By following its precepts one can easily change one’s bitterest foe into a friend.
Thanking you once again for your valuable gift. Pay my respects to dear aunt and love to little Rinki.
Yours affectionately.
Nalini
Practice questions on Informal Letter writing
Q1 Write a letter to your sister telling her what you want to become in future.
Q2 Write a letter to your father informing him about your progress at school. Sign your name as Chirag of Delhi.
Q3 Write a letter to your friend telling him how you spent your summer vacation.
Q4 Write a letter to your friend telling him which T.V. Serial you have liked most and why.
Q5 Write a letter to your friend Ramesh asking him to return your camera. Sign yourself as Harish Patvardhan of 25 M.S. Road, Baroda.
Q6 You are Praveen living at 224, Lodhi Gardens, Delhi-92. Write a letter to your cousin telling him why you did not attend his birthday party.
Q7 You are Suresh of 25, Nehru Nagar, Hyderabad. Write a letter to your uncle expressing your desire to spend your holidays with him.
Q8 Imagine that you are in a boarding school. Write a letter to your father seeking permission to attend music classes.
Q9 Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your sister’s wedding.
Q10 Your friend Parikh has passed the Secondary examination with a high percentage of marks. Write a letter to him congratulating him on his success. Also ask him about his future plans. You are Ankur, staying at B-1/15 Janakpuri, New Delhi.
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