CBSE Class 12 English Letters Assignment

Letters

Question. Write a letter to the Editor-in-chief, Times of India, G.T. Road, New Delhi, raising concern about the spread of mosquito borne diseases in your area. Suggest preventive measures for the diseases.
Answer: 121, Sarojini Nagar,
Delhi.
29th December, 20XX
Editor-in-chief,
The Times of India,
G.T. Road,
New Delhi.
Subject : Regarding the spread of chikungunya and dengue and prevention thereof.
Sir,
This is to bring to your kind notice, the rising number of deaths being caused due to chikungunya and dengue. With an outbreak of dengue and chikungunya in many parts of India, we’re losing hundreds of lives each day. The deadly outbreaks with such frightening regularity show that nothing much has been done by the health authorities to ensure the safety of the common man. The government, in the name of exterminating mosquito-larvae, adopts some routine measures but nothing comes of them. The negligence on the part of health official’s is unpardonable. As a concerned citizen, I would like to suggest that regular camps should be organised to warn people about the symptoms and causes of this disease. All the potholes on the roads must be filled to avoid accumulation of water. All other sources where waste-water is accumulated and a breeding ground has been created for the mosquitoes should be immediately checked and taken care of. The news channels should display ways to eradicate this disease. People should be advised to wear full covered clothes.
I hope my letter will find a space in your esteemed newspaper and the authorities will look into the matter and take immediate steps for every citizen of this country. It is very important and should definitely not be a subject of ignorance or negligence on the part of the authorities.
Thanking you,
Yours truly
Honey

Question. Write a letter to the Editor-in-chief, Delhi Times, New Delhi, appealing for a Secondary School in your locality. In your letter, write about the importance of education and how will a school benefit the society.
Answer: 114, Ram Nagar,
Delhi.
29th December, 20XX
Editor-in-chief,
Delhi Times,
M.G. Road,
New Delhi.
Subject : Regarding a request to open secondary school in our locality.
Sir,
This is to bring to your kind attention that our colony Ram Nagar does not have a secondary school in our vicinity. The students of class XI and above have to walk 3-4 km everyday to reach a secondary school which creates a lot of problems.
Not only does the commute take a lot of time, but we also have to face the harsh weather conditions everyday. During monsoons, it becomes almost impossible for us to reach the school on time. The rains spoil our uniforms and we have to face severe punishments for the same in the school. Apart from that, every student walking to the school loses his energy by the time he reaches it and thus, remains lost, physically tired and lazy throughout the day. This decreases our concentration levels and we bear heavy losses in terms of our academics. Students coming from middle class and lower class backgrounds are not even able to afford public transport each day and thus often miss school. They are hence deprived of education which is the fundamental right of every child.
I hope my letter will find a space in your esteemed newspaper. Through this letter, I want to reach out to the concerned authorities and request them to open a secondary school in our vicinity. The government has been strongly and repeatedly insisted on facilitating education to every child in India. Congruous to the same, I hope our situation will be taken into consideration and will be acted upon immediately.
Thanking you,
Yours truly
Rama

Question. Write a letter to the Editor-in-chief, Times of India, New Delhi, raising concern on the situation of girls in the society. Include the following points in your letter :
● Female foeticide
● Female education
● Female health and hygiene
Answer: 12, Vasant Kunj,
Delhi.
29th December, 20XX
Editor-in-chief,
The Times of India,
G.T. Road,
New Delhi.
Subject : Regarding the situation of girls in our society.
Sir,
This letter is with regard to the new scheme of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ which has been recently launched by the government. Under this scheme, compulsory education for girls is being promoted and publicised a long with a stringent ban on female infanticide. Though the very objective of this scheme is wonderful and acclamation worthy, yet the ground reality after the implementation of this scheme is something else altogether.
In the recent past, I have come across various articles on the same initiative which centre around how important a girl child is. These articles sound beautiful when read for a brighter tomorrow, but the minutes we come out of this bubble, we see girls facing prejudices in almost every field of life. In spite of this scheme, millions of girls are still loitering around uneducated. Almost each day, about hundreds of girls are being killed inside the womb; and this is not just the story of villages and remote parts of the country. In metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai, this evil practice continues without interruption. This condition makes me question the validity of this scheme. Just yesterday, I came across a group of girls from the outskirts of the town washing utensils and clothes, cleaning and gardening in houses to earn bread and butter for their families. This also becomes a case of child labour for all of them looked younger than 14 years.
The government should take strict steps against this. They should punish the people who employ kids as young as 7-8 years to work in their homes. The government should also plan on implementing new schemes to attract them towards school and run awareness programme for their parents to make them understand how important education is for their daughter. We live in a country where we worship girls as goddesses, it is high time, we start treating them like humans in reality.
I hope my letter will awake the concerned authorities and they shall take strict steps in the same direction.
Thanking you,
Yours truly
Vaibhav/Vibha

Question. Write a letter to the Editor-in-chief, Times of India, New Delhi, requesting to create awareness about maintaining cleanliness in the society. Include the following issues :
● Waste management
● Alternatives to plastic
Answer: Government Senior Secondary School,
New Delhi.
29th December, 20XX
Editor-in-chief,
The Times of India,
G.T. Road,
New Delhi.
Subject : Suggesting certain steps to create awareness of cleanliness.
Sir,
This is to bring to your kind attention that recently, a cleanliness week was organised in our vicinity. All the schools within the region actively participated in this camp and a series of competitions related to cleanliness were held during the same. Our school was adjudged the overall champion and was awarded the “Most Active School” in this camp. We took a lot of effective steps to maintain cleanliness and spread awareness about the same. We made a team of students from class IX-XII and personally went from door-to-door requesting people to segregate their domestic waste into biodegradable, non biodegradable and plastic waste. We distributed red, blue and green dustbins as a part of this awareness initiative. We installed the same in our school and encouraged the students to divide their wastes according to these categories. A rally was also organised against the use of plastic tetra packs, polythene bags where we were joined by a large number of civilians. Thereafter, we distributed jute and cloth bags and convinced every participant of the rally to only use the same in future. We also discussed about the use of eco-friendly paper in schools and offices and implemented the same in our school. Our school has now become the first school in the area to use only recycled paper notebooks. We encouraged students to come to school using bicycles and fuel-free bikes to reduce the amount of carbon and smoke, in addition to this, we planted a large number of trees around our area and pledged to use eco-friendly products only.
Through your newspaper, I would like to reach out to other schools as well and encourage them to take similar initiatives in their schools. I hope these steps will be of certain help to the concerned authorities as well and they shall encourage competitions and awareness camps like these in future as well.
Thanking you,
Yours truly
Shanti Sharma

Question. Write a letter to the Editor-in-chief, Hindustan Times, New Delhi, regarding rampant chain-snatching incidents in your area.
Answer: School Captain,
RWA Anand Niketan,
Agra.
2nd June, 20XX
The Editor,
The Hindustan Times,
New Delhi.
Subject : Regarding the rampant chain-snatching incidents
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter to express my deep concern over the nuisance of increasing crime rate in our locality, RWA Anand Niketan, and the police’s lackadaisical approach to the gravity of the situation. The incidents of picketing of pockets, purse and jewellery have been on the increase in our area. Residents live in a constant fear of these anti social elements in the entire locality. No resident dares to travel even during the broad daylight. Most of these crimes are being carried out by the teenagers. These crimes are the fallout of their unregulated and unmonitored overexposure to the internet and their skewed upbringing. It really pains me to see young teenagers being caught by police.
Being aware citizens, it is our moral responsibility to prevent these youngsters from going astray. The schools, the parents and the government will have to come together to solve this problem. I hope the concerned authorities will look into the matter and take immediate measures to nip this evil in the bud. I am hopeful that you will help me in sensitising the concerned authorities, people and organisations by publishing this letter in your reputed daily.
Thanking you,
Yours truly
Shweta Kapoor
Secretary, RWA Anand Niketan

Question. Write a letter to the Editor-in-chief, Times of India, New Delhi, raising concern on the rising cases of obesity among young children. You may include the following points :
● Health and obesity
● Importance of exercise
● Avoid junk food
Answer: 20, Shanti Enclave,
Delhi.
29th December, 20XX
Editor-in-chief,
The Times of India,
New Delhi.
Subject : Rising cases of obesity among young children.
Sir,
This is to bring to your kind attention that there has been an upsurge in the cases of obesity among young children. Obesity has become a common problem among people of all age groups because of the increased intake of processed food and our inactive lifestyle these days. People tarnish their own health by eating what we now call as junk food. The term “Junk Food” in itself talks volumes about the nutrients it holds. Continuous and regular intake of this junk leads to obesity, which brings with it a number of other health disorders. Obese children find it hard to do physical exercises which makes them inert and inactive both physically and mentally. They say that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body but without a healthy body, even the most active and conscious mind can be infected with diseases.
Problems like lethargy, high blood pressure, cholesterol, anaemia and many such detrimental problems regularly affect obese children. Obesity also increases the chances of cardiac disorders among them. We should encourage intake of only organic and healthy food to avoid such conditions. The concerned authorities must try to limit the local food vendors on the street for it is one of the most important areas where children accumulate in large numbers to relish this junk after school. Parents must be taught to limit the intake of their children to fruits and healthy home made food. Every school must necessarily have a nutritionist to take care of the nutrient content of the food the children have everyday. Periodic checks can help them overcome obesity for if this was not initiated today, their future will be in grave danger.
I hope this letter finds a space in your newspaper and is able to reach the concerned authorities.
Thanking you,
Yours truly
Lavanya/Luv

Question. You are Aruna Soni, living in 13, Anand Vihar, Delhi. You have rented out the ground floor of your house to Mr. Sushil Kumar, an executive in LIC. He has two school-going children and has amiable nature. You have to intimate the local police as per the rules, about the person whom you are renting your accommodation. Write a letter to the SHO of your local police station giving out the detailed description of Sushil Kumar using your own ideas in about 100-150 words.
Answer: 13, Anand Vihar,
Delhi.
13th December, 20XX
Station House Officer,
Haryana Police,
Gurgaon.
Subject : Details of a new tenant.
Dear Sir,
I, Aruna Soni, living in 13, Anand Vihar, Delhi, wish to state that I am the owner of the above mentioned property. I have rented out the ground floor of my house to Mr. Sushil Kumar, an executive in Life Insurance Corporation of India. Under the rules, I have to supply to the police the detailed description of Sushil Kumar.
Mr. Sushil Kumar hails from Kanpur. At present he has been working as an executive in LIC, Gurgaon. He is 5′-6′′ tall and has a good physique. He is around 45 years old, has black hair and wears safari suits. His wife is a school teacher. She teaches in a Public School in Gurgaon. Mr. Sushil Kumar has two children. He is gentle and has amiable nature. He is amicable and cooperative. He has been working in LIC for the last twelve years.
I have verified his credentials and am satisfied with the information that he has supplied in the Rent Agreement. I, therefore, request you to please accept this information from my side as a testimony for him.
Yours sincerely,
Aruna Soni

Question. You are Rajesh/Rajni Roy of 105-C, Chatterjee Lane, Kolkata. You have received a letter from your brother who is staying in the hostel of Shaktimandir Public School, Darjeeling, stating that he is being bullied by some senior students who threatened him with dire consequences, if he complained. Write a letter to the Hostel Warden requesting him to take urgent action.
Answer: 105-C, Chatterjee Lane,
Kolkata
(West Bengal)
20th January, 20XX
Hostel Warden,
Shaktimandir Public School,
Darjeeling
(West Bengal)
Subject : Bullying of a student of class X.
Dear Sir/Madam,
With due respect, I bring to your notice that my brother. Ashutosh Roy, class X D, has been staying in dormitory No. 20 for the last 6 months. He has been facing a lot of bullying because of being a ‘newbie’ in the hostel. As a result, he is going through a lot of stress. He has even been threatened of serious consequences by these bullies if he complains.
I am concerned about my brother. I request you to take immediate remedial action before the things get out of hand.
Yours faithfully,
Rajesh/Rajni Roy

Question. You are Hitesh/Hina resident of 245, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru. Due to heavy rainfall in your area, roads are blocked causing problems for the residents. You requested for a sewage management inquiry in your area but haven’t received any response yet. Write a letter to Bengaluru Municipal Corporation, M.G. Road, Bengaluru - 560 001 inquiring about the status of your application.
Answer: 245, Rajaji Nagar,
Bengaluru - 21
30th July, 20XX
Sewage Department,
Bengaluru Municipal Corporation,
M.G. Road
Bengaluru - 560 001
Subject : Inquiry regarding the status of my application.
Sir,
I, Hitesh/Hina Shetty, a resident of Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, requested for an inquiry of the sewage management in my area dated 12th July 20XX, application No. 123432 but I haven’t received any sort of response by the management yet.
Heavy rainfalls have blocked the roads in the area and this is causing serious inconvenience to the residents. Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and this may result in the spread of diseases like dengue, malaria, etc., if left untreated.
Please find an attached a copy of my application along with this letter. I humbly request you to attend to my application at the earliest and take the necessary measures.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Hitesh/Hina Shetty

Question. You are Aman/Anita, a student of Grant Medical College, Mumbai. Being the class representative, write a letter to Sapna Book Store, New Delhi placing an order for 20 copies of each of the following books. Ask for any student discounts, if applicable.
● Human Physiology
● Human Anatomy
● Kinesiology
● Biochemistry
Answer: Grant Medical College,
Mumbai - 422 005
29th July, 20XX
The Proprietor,
Sapna Book Store,
New Delhi.
Subject : Placing order for MBBS 1st year books.
Sir,
I, Aman/Anita Verma student of Batch-A, Grant Medical College, Mumbai, would like to place an order for the following books.

Sir, it would be really helpful if student discount can be provided for the above mentioned books.
You can send the package by speed post along with the bill and payment details on the address mentioned below :
Principal,
Grant Medical College,
A Wing,
Mumbai - 422 005
Payment shall be made within 10 days of receiving the package via NEFT.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Aman/Anita Verma

Question. As a health-conscious person, you have noticed an advertisement in a newspaper on yoga classes in your neighbourhood. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the organizer, Yoga for Public, R.K. Puram, New Delhi requesting him/her to send you information about the duration of the course and other relevant details. You Shweta/Srikar of 13, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.
Answer: 13, R.K. Puram,
New Delhi.
14th April, 20XX
The Organizer,
Yoga for Public,
R.K. Puram,
New Delhi.
Subject : Inquiry about the Yoga Classes.
Sir,
With reference to your advertisement in ‘Patrika Times’ dated 12th April, 20XX, I have come to know that you are organizing yoga classes near my locality. It’s a good initiative and also highly appreciable because yoga helps detox the body and de-stress the mind. It also maintains balance between physical and mental health of a person. Sparing some time for yoga helps in getting relied from stress. As I am a health conscious person and know that yoga helps in curing many diseases in today’s desk bound lifestyle, I wish to join the classes. But prior to joining the classes, I would like you to furnish me the following necessary details :

• Duration of the course.
• Timings.
• Fee structure.
• Mode of payment.
• Instructor.
• Class duration.

It will be highly appreciated if the above details are provided to me at the earliest.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Shweta/Srikar

Question. You are Tanvi/Shirish of Safdarjang Development Area, New Delhi. You are extremely disturbed about the attacks on old people living alone. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor, ‘The New Indian News’ making people sensitive to the problem. Make suggestions to the people living alone and the authorities to ensure that such attacks do not take place.
Answer: Safdarjang Development Area,
New Delhi.
23rd March, 20XX
The Editor,
The New Indian News,
33, Gole Market,
New Delhi.
Subject : Attacks on old people.
Sir,
Through the columns of your reputed newspaper, I show my deep concern and draw the attention of the govern ment towards the growing feeling of fear and insecurity among people due to frequent attacks on old people living alone.
The recent attacks on old people clearly indicate lapses on our part. In addition to this, social media and different reports are creating disharmony instead of doing something constructive. The old people are not safe in their own homes. These attacks have taken away their peace and tranquility. Many old people have lost their lives. This shatters the faith of people in the government.
In order to combat this menace, we should make concerted efforts. Those who are caught and found guilty, should be taught a lesson.
I hope the authorities will be more cautious and initiate stern steps to encounter the enemies of humanity.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Tanvi/Shirish

Question. You are Arun/Anita and you are concerned about the lack of safety precautions taken by the members of your locality in the context if of the COVID-19 situation. You decide to write to the local Municipal Office highlighting these issues and raising awareness among these members to adhere to prescribed norms. Write the letter using your own ideas.
Answer: D-405, Gayatri Shivam,
Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi - 29
May 12, 20XX
Deputy Commissioner,
R-Ward, Municipal Corporation
New Delhi
Subject: : Importance of adhering to COVID-19 precautions
Sir,
I would like to draw the attention of the authorities and the people through the esteemed column of your newspaper about the importance of adhering to COVID-19 precautions in today’s current tumultuous situation. Recently, the Government has declared a complete lockdown in the State and recommended that the movement of people should be restricted to the purchase of essential items.
However, today people were moving about without observing the requisite distance and without masks. Moreover, jaywalkers on the road were jostling people. People in my locality were happily jogging and taking their walks in the garden without realizing the harm that they were in and the risk that they put others in while other localities have enabled measures to keep such activities in check and arranged for essential services to be delivered right at the gate. Therefore, there is a safe amount of distance and precautions in place to prevent the contamination and spread of the virus. We have also received the news that due to such negligent activities, in a locality two lanes away, a family has caught the virus leading to a complete closure of the building premises.
I believe that we should take a stand and adopt healthy practices before we succumb to the virus itself. It is necessary for the locality to encourage people to step out only when necessary and devise curbs to prevent them from leaving their houses. Online exercise classes can be facilitated for those needing to exercise while masks and sanitizers should be distributed to encourage people to adopt healthy measures. The local authorities should also strictly issue such warnings to the locality such that the concerned society leaders enforce such safety measures.
Thank you
Yours sincerely,
(Signature)
Arun/Anita

Question. You are Mr. Rakesh Gupta of 7-G, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. You bought LAVA 4 phone from Mobizone, Pocket 4, Main Market, Sarita Vihar but the phone was defective; it was heating up while charging, battery was getting discharged fast and was hanging up. Write a letter of complaint to the Manager LAVA India Pvt. Ltd., 47 Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Answer: 7-G, Sarita Vihar
New Delhi
20 March, 20XX
The Manager
LAVA India Pvt. Ltd.
47, Connaught Place
New Delhi
Subject : Complaint about LAVA-4 bill no.-4567 dated 16 March, 20XX.
Sir,
It was with great expectations that I bought LAVA-4 bill no. 4567 dated 16 March, 20XX from Mobizone, Pocket 4, Main Market, Sarita Vihar, as a gift for my daughter on her birthday. However, it turned out to be a disappointment. The phone has several problems and when I contacted Mobizone for redressal they stated that the manufacturing and other defects can be redressed by the company only. The phone has the following problems:

1. It heats up rapidly while charging.
2. The battery gets discharged within an hour, even if it gets charged after a great deal of efforts.
3. The phone hangs up frequently.

I sincerely hope that the phone will be replaced at the earliest as it is quite evident that there is some manufacturing defect.
Waiting for a positive reply from your end.
Yours truly
(Signature)
Rakesh Gupta

Format of a Letter

Question. Sarvodaya Public School is organising its Annual Sports day. The Principal wishes to invite Mr PK Singh, the District Magistrate as a Chief Guest to preside over the function. Draft a formal letter of invitation to be sent to the above-mentioned dignitary.
Answer: Sarvodaya Public School
E-7 New Model Town
Shikohabad-283135

12th August, 20XX

Mr PK Singh
District Magistrate
Civil Lines
Shikohabad-283135

Subject Invitation for Annual Sports Day

Respected Sir,
It is a matter of great pride that our school is celebrating its 25th Annual Sports Day on 25th September, 20XX from 10 AM at the school ground. We shall consider it a great favour if you could grace the occasion by presiding over the function as the Chief Guest and give away the prizes.

Soliciting a line in reply or an e-mail at sarvodayaacademy@gmail.com.

Yours faithfully
Principal
Sarvodaya Public School

Question. On 30th November your school is going to hold its annual sports day. You want Mr Dhanraj Pillai, a noted hockey player, to give away the prizes to the budding sportspersons of the school. Write a formal invitation in about 50 words requesting him to grace the occasion. You are Karuna/ Karan, Sports Secretary, Sunrise Global School, Agra. All India 2016
Answer: Sunrise Global School
Hari Parvat, Near Delhi Gate
Agra - 282002

15th November, 20XX

Mr Dhanraj Pillai, New Delhi

Subject Invitation for the School Annual Sports Day

Respected Sir
We shall be obliged if you could spare some time from your busy schedule to be the Chief Guest at our school's Annual Sports Day to be held on 30th November, 20XX 2 PM onwards at the school's sports field.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 23rd November and oblige.

Yours respectfully
Karan
(Sports Secretary)

EXAM PRACTICE - For Card

Question. You are a student leader of Apex Public School, Bengaluru. Draft an invitation on behalf of the Principal for a musical evening to be held in your school.
Answer: The Principal, Staff and Students of
Apex Public School, Bengaluru
take great pleasure in inviting you to a musical evening

TARANA

6:00 PM on 24th November, 20XX in the School Auditorium

Principal
Phone : 011-268743XX

Musical Concert : 6:00 PM
Dinner : 9:00 PM

Question. You are Chandra Mohan Singh of Rajendra Nagar, Delhi. Draft an invitation for your daughter Shradha's marriage.
Answer: Mrs and Mr Chandra Mohan Singh
Solicit your benign presence on the auspicious occasion
of the marriage of their daughter

Shradha With Ritesh
(S/o Mrs and Mr Satish Kumar Singh)

Friday 10th December, 20XX
at Hotel Crystal Regency, New Delhi

Programme
Reception of Barat: 8:00 PM
Dinner: 9:00 PM
Wedding Ceremony: 10:00 PM

Question. As the President of the Spastic Society of India, invite all its members on 10th March, 20XX, to a dance programme by 'Hema Ratna' at 6:30 PM at Siri Fort Auditorium. Famous film personality Mrs Madhuri Mani has consented to be the Chief Guest.
Answer: The President Staff and Members of

Disha

The Spastic Society of India,
cordially seek the pleasure of your
inspiring presence at the

by Hema Ratna
in the aid of spastic children

on Monday, 10th March, 20XX
at Siri Fort Auditorium
from 6:30 PM onwards

Famous film personality
Mrs Madhuri Mani has very
kindly consented to be the
Chief Guest

Admin Officer
Phone : 011-233743XX
Tickets available online
and at the venue.
www.dishatheevent.com

Question. You are Faiz/Falak Mazumdar living at 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla. You decide to hold a dinner party to congratulate your grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft a format invitation in not more than 50 words to all family members to attend a grand dinner at home. Delhi 2018
Answer: The children of Majumdar Family
Solicit your benign presence
on the auspicious occasion of the
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
of their
Loving Grandparents
on
Sunday, 08th of May, 20XX.
at our residence 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla
from 7 pm onwards followed by dinner.
Please accept the cordial invitation and obliged.

R.S.V.P.
Faiz/Falak Mazumdar
Phone : 0123456789

Question. Sunrise Global School, Agra is going to organise a one-act play competition in the school auditorium. You have decided to invite noted stage artiste, Nalini, to grace the occasion. Draft a formal invitation for her in about 50 words. You are Karuna/ Karan, Cultural Secretary. Delhi 2016
Answer: Sunrise Global School
Hari Parvat, Near Delhi Gate
Agra - 282002

5th August, 20XX

Ms Nalini
New Delhi

Subject Invitation for the School One-Act Play Competition

Respected Madam
We shall be obliged if you could spare some time from your busy schedule to be the Chief Guest at our school's One-Act Play Competition to be held on 20th August, 20XX in the school auditorium 2 PM onwards.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 12th August and oblige.

Yours respectfully
Karuna
(Cultural Secretary)

Question. The literary club of your school is putting up the play 'Waiting for Godot'. As secretary of the club, draft an invitation inviting the famous writer Sudesh Gupta to be the guest of honour at the function. Write the invitation in not more than 50 words. You are Govind/ Gauri. All India 2014
Answer: Global Senior Secondary School
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Saharanpur - 247001

15th September, 20XX

Mr Sudesh Gupta
New Delhi

Subject Invitation for the Screening of the Play ‘Waiting for Godot’

Respected Sir
We shall be obliged if you could spare some time from your busy schedule to be the Guest of Honour at the screening of the play 'Waiting for Godot' by members of our school’s Literary Club to be held on 28th September, 20XX in the school auditorium 4 PM onwards.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 23rd September and oblige.

Yours respectfully
Gauri
(Literary Secretary)

Question. You have been asked by your Director to invite a team of students and teachers from SD Public School, Modinagar for a workshop on changes in CBSE syllabus being conducted by a reputed publisher of educational books. Write the invitation as the Secretary, English Literary Society of the publisher. You are Sukanya/Satish.
Answer: The English Literary Society
Arihant Publications
Ghaziabad-201007

20th September, 20XX

The Principal
SDS Public School
Raj Chowk
Modinagar-201204

Subject Invitation for Workshop on ‘Changes in the Syllabus 2017-18’

Respected Sir,
The English Literary Society of Arihant Publications has arranged a two-day workshop on the topic mentioned above on 28th and 29th September, 20XX at Shiva Auditorium, Station Road, Ghaziabad. Prof Dr Manorama Trikha, eminent linguist and resource person, has kindly consented to conduct the workshop.
Kindly depute a team of four teachers and 12 students (3 each from Class IX, X, XI and XII) of your school to attend the workshop and send their names to us latest by 25th November, 20XX.
Looking forward to a prompt reply.

Yours sincerely
Sukanya
(Secretary)
The English Literary Society

Question. Invite a person of repute as judge for an inter-school competition. Invent the necessary details.
Answer: St Agnes Public School
Rajnagar-D Pocket
Alwar-301001

15th October, 20XX

Mr Inder Sudama
MP, Alwar

Subject Invitation for Judging Inter-School One-Act Play Competition

Respected Sir
We shall be obliged if you could spare some time from your busy schedule to be the Chief Judge for our Silver Jubilee One-Act Play Competition ‘Rangmanch-20XX’ to be held on 5th November 20XX in the school auditorium.
Kindly confirm your acceptance by 20th October and oblige.

Yours sincerely
Namita Singh
(Vice Principal)

INFORMAL INVITATIONS

Question. You are opening an exclusive parlour for ladies. Write an informal invitation, inviting your best friend for its inauguration.
Answer: 23, Mall Road
Nainital

5th June, 20XX

Dear Josephine,
Finally, my dream of opening an exclusive parlour for ladies has come true!
Well, I have named it SNIP and do you know who’s coming for the inauguration? Deepika herself!
The inauguration is on Saturday, 18th June, at 6 PM. Do come. Oops .... I forgot to tell you the location. It’s next to Archies and Cafe Day.

Yours affectionately
Manya

Question. HOCUS-POCUS, the magic of focus, presents the Mother's Pride Baby Show. You are the Secretary, Mother's Pride Group. Prepare an informal invitation for the same.
Answer: www.mothersprideonline.com

1st June, 20XX

Dear Parents
The Magical Baby Show is back, a show that will showcase your baby’s most spellbinding antics and qualities. Avail this opportunity and make your little heroes turn into mega stars and super heroes. Mother’s Pride network has the proud privilege to invite you on the occasion of the Mother’s Pride Baby Show on Monday, 29th June, 20XX at all branches. Do participate and win prizes.
For registration details, contact 93106XXXXX.

Secretary
(Mother’s Pride Group)

EXAM PRACTICE - Informal

Question. You are concerned due to wrong tobacco habits. Prepare an informal invitation extended by the Manager of United Smokeless Tobacco Association.
Answer: United Smokeless Tobacco Association
Delhi-110006

2nd June, 20XX

Dear Mr Bansal
We all are aware of the social havoc and psychological upheaval caused due to wrong tobacco habits. The association takes pleasure to invite you to attend our next General Body Meeting. The agenda is to discuss the various provisions of the central excise notification dated 1st May, 20XX. The meeting shall be held on 13th June at Crystal Ballroom of Hotel Marriott, Delhi-110006 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
For any query, you can contact Mr SK Malhotra (93127XXXXX).

(Manager, USTA)

Question. You are Sooraj Dwivedi. Your friend Manav from Mumbai is staying in a paying guest accommodation. Invite him to join Diwali celebrations with you at your residence.
Answer: 417/2, Block B-1, Janakpuri
New Delhi-110058

11th November, 2015

Dear Manav,
You know that Diwali is approaching. It gives me great pleasure to invite you to Diwali celebrations at my residence. We shall have great fun. Do join us for the 'Puja' and Diwali celebrations.

Your affectionately
Sooraj

Question. You are Pooja Sareen. Your brother Prateek from Mumbai is staying in a paying guest accommodation. Invite him to join Diwali celebrations with you at your residence.
Answer: 417/2 CR Park
New Delhi

11th November, 20XX

Dear Prateek,
You know that Diwali is approaching. It gives me great pleasure to invite you to Diwali celebrations at my residence. We shall have great fun. Do join us for the 'Puja' and Diwali celebrations.

Yours affectionately
Pooja

B. OFFICIAL LETTERS

These are letters written, regarding the employees, to file a complaint and to apologise for something. These include letters of complaint, making enquiries and making request and appeals.

Question. Write a letter to the Manager of a local bus depot pointing out that there are very few buses plying on the route you use in the morning and these are invariably late, causing great inconvenience to the daily passengers.
Answer:
Civil Lines Colony, Charbagh
Lucknow-226004

22nd August, 20XX

The Manager
Roadways Bus Depot
Charbagh, Lucknow-226004

Subject Very Few Buses Plying to Krishna Nagar

Dear Sir

I wish to draw your attention towards the frequency of buses from Charbagh to Krishna Nagar between 6.30 AM and 10:00 AM.

The buses plying on this route are highly irregular, causing great inconvenience to daily commuters. I travel by bus numbers 470 and 471 from Charbagh to Krishna Nagar, but I have to spend hours waiting for a bus. Often I am late for work and I have to take a taxi, which is beyond my means. Because of this irregularity, the buses are overcrowded and do not even stop.

Considering the fact that this is a highly populated area, more buses should be plied on this route, at least during the peak hours in the morning and evening. If possible, please ply more limited buses or point to point buses on this route for the convenience of the daily commuters, who are much harassed.

Please look into the matter and take appropriate action without further delay.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Neelam Yadav

Examples

Question. In all big cities road rage has become a serious problem. A minor scratch, a little push, or a small brushing past can lead to a scuffle sometimes resulting even in murder. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Police Commissioner giving your views on the problem and its solutions. You are Karuna/Karan, M 114, Mall Road, Delhi. 
Answer:
M 114, Mall Road
Delhi - 110007

17th December, 20XX

The Commissioner of Police, Delhi
Police Headquarters, ITO
Delhi - 110002

Subject To Stop Road Rage

Sir

It is high time we should take proper steps to stop the incidents of road rage we observe in the city every day. A minor scratch when a vehicle brushes past another, a little push at a stop light or other minor incidents lead to insults being flung, a scuffle or sometimes even murder.

The traffic police has to ensure that people on the roads do not take the law into their own hands. It is suggested that the traffic policemen on duty on the roads should be trained suitably to handle such incidents diplomatically as and when they observe them. Further, the traffic police should be empowered to fine people who indulge in road rage and even arrest people who indulge in violence.

I hope my suggestions will be considered seriously by your department to ensure discipline on the roads.

Thank you

Sincerely yours
Karan

Question. You bought a flat from PQR Builders, Sector 55, NOIDA. Within a period of two months you have started facing a lot of problems like seepage in the walls and ceilings, wall paint peeling off, leaking sanitary fittings, lift getting stalled etc. Write a letter of complaint in 120-150 words to the Works Manager. You are Karuna/Karan, A9D Apoorva Apts, NOIDA. 
Answer:
A9D Apoorva Apartments, Sector 125
NOIDA - 201125

17th August, 20XX

The Works Manager
PQR Builders
Sector 55,
NOIDA - 210301

Subject Multiple Problems in Newly Bought Flats

Sir

I regret to inform you that within two months of buying and shifting into this flat on the ninth floor of your high-rise tower, we are facing a number of problems which require your urgent attention for rectification.

Due to the heavy monsoon this year, there is seepage in the walls and ceiling of my flat and the one adjoining. The plastic paint applied on the walls of these premium apartments is peeling off at some places. Even some of the sanitary fittings are leaking, causing us great inconvenience. Last but most problematical is the lift in the tower. It stalls inexplicably sometimes, making the residents stranded between two floors.

Kindly send your maintenance staff here urgently to rectify the problems reported above.

Thank you

Sincerely yours
Karan

Question. Yesterday you went to Sunrise Hospital, Market Road, New Delhi, taking with you the victim of a hit-and-run accident. There were chaotic conditions in the Casualty Department. The injured was attended to after a lot of precious time had been lost. Write a letter of complaint in 120-150 words to the Medical Superintendent. You are Karan/Karuna, M 114, Mall Road, Delhi. 
Answer:
M 114, Mall Road
Delhi - 110007

11th September, 20XX

The Medical Superintendent
Sunrise Hospital, Market Road
New Delhi - 110011

Subject Chaotic Condition of your Casualty Department

Respected Sir

This is to highlight the prevailing chaotic condition of the Casualty Department of your hospital. Yesterday I was witness to this when I brought an accident case with head injuries there.

There was no doctor on duty, although the time was 12 noon. Despite many requests to the other staff on duty, the patient was not attended to, as the staff was waiting for suitable instructions from the doctor-in-charge, who was missing. All this time the patient was losing blood.

After a lot of precious time was lost, a doctor appeared from inside of the hospital, and when I approached him for attending to the patient, he asked me to fill up a form and sign it before any action was taken, as it was a police case, being a hit-and-run accident. Finally, a proper examination of the wound was done and suitable first aid given to the patient.

This shows utter insensitiveness on the part of the staff of the Casualty Department. You are requested to ensure that the same behaviour is not repeated in future cases.

Sincerely yours
Karan

Question. Mountview Public School, Kalka is run by an NGO to give quality education to the children of the deprived sections of society. The Principal feels that blackboards in the classrooms need to be replaced. She decides to ask the chairperson of the NGO named 'Education for All' for funds. Write her letter in 120-150 words. Her name is Shweta Pandit.
Answer:
The Principal
Mountview Public School
Kalka, New Delhi

16th March, 20XX

The Chairperson
Education for All
New Delhi

Subject Funds Required for Replacement of Blackboards

Respected Madam

Your NGO is taking good care of the children of deprived sections of society by providing them education. Now that the school is completing almost ten years of its existence, some of the fixtures need to be replaced. The most urgent need at present is of replacement of the blackboards in the classrooms, as they are either damaged, worn out or totally unusable.

I suggest that we should replace them with permanent whiteboards, as these are more durable and can be also used to project slides as well as for using audio-visual teaching equipment, necessary in today's education scenario.

Therefore, I request you to release funds for this purpose at the earliest. I am enclosing a quotation for the whiteboards from a local supplier to help you understand the amount of funds required.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely
Shweta Pandit
Encl. Quotation
(quotation not enclosed)

Question. There is a senior secondary school running right in the middle of Manu Vihar, a middle class colony full of housing society flats. In the morning as well as in the afternoon the road passing in front of the school is congested with school buses, mini buses, private cars etc. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Deputy Commissioner (Traffic) to provide at least two traffic police constables to regulate the traffic. You are Gautam/Gita, A-21, Akashdeep Apartments, Manu Vihar, Delhi. 
Answer:
A - 21, Akashdeep Apartments
Manu Vihar
New Delhi - 110091

17th March, 20XX

Deputy Commissioner (Traffic)
ITO
Delhi

Subject Regulation of Traffic in Manu Vihar

Sir

I am a resident of Manu Vihar living in one of the societies situated there. I want to draw your attention towards the chaotic situation which prevails here due to the Rosemary School in the colony. Every day in the morning and the afternoon there is huge stream of school buses, mini buses and vans as well as private cars on the road passing in front of the school. So many vehicles on the road at the same time, many of which are either dropping students (in the morning) or picking up students (in the afternoon) at the school gate, cause a massive traffic jam.

We suggest to provide two traffic constables here to regulate the traffic in the morning as well as when the school gets over. Their presence will certainly ease the situation.

I hope you will grant our request and help in regulating the traffic in this colony.

Thanking you

Yours sincerely
Gautam

Question. You are Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ramnagar. The number of students in the computer class is increasing. Next year, starting in April 20XX, you will need 25 more computers in your lab. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Commissioner, KV Sangathan for funds. 
Answer:
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Ramnagar - 244715

25th February, 20XX

The Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
New Delhi - 110092

Subject Request to Grant Funds to Buy New Computers for Laboratory

Respected Sir

I want to draw your attention towards the increasing number of students joining the school based on the increase in intake capacity sanctioned and the completion of our school building. Many of these students are electing to take computer related subjects as electives.

Our Computer laboratory presently has only 35 computers. It is estimated that in the next academic session starting in April 20XX, the school will require 25 new computers for the Computer laboratory to cater to the increasing number of students electing to take computer courses. Thus, with 60 computers in total, we will be able to conduct three laboratory sessions simultaneously with 20 computers in each.

You are therefore requested to release the necessary funds so that the 25 new computers may be bought before the new academic session starts in April 20XX.

Saleem Altaf
(Principal)

Question. You are interested in doing a short-term course in computer graphics during your holidays. Write a letter to the Director, Easy Computers, enquiring about their short-term courses and asking for all the necessary details. You are Naresh/Nandini. 
Answer:
79, RK Puram
New Delhi-110045

12th April, 20XX

The Director
Easy Computers
South Extension II, New Delhi-110048

Subject Require Details of Short-term Course in Computer Graphics

Sir

This refers to your advertisement in the Times of India dated 10th April, 20XX informing about the short-term computer courses you are conducting. However, the advertisement was too brief and did not include mention of any course in computer graphics, the topic of my interest.

I am a graduate in Science and plan to take up a job in the line of software. Specifically I am interested in an introductory course in computer graphics and similar other courses in this field. Please send me details of the short-term courses you are conducting, particularly those that start around 1st May. I will appreciate it if you could forward me more details of the computer graphics courses, including curriculum, duration, fees etc.

Thank you

Yours sincerely
Naresh Kumar

Question. Write a letter to the Director of the Archaeological Survey of India complaining about the damage caused to a historical monument in your city due to negligence. Suggest steps that the civic authorities should take to preserve the monument.
Answer:
36, JL Nehru Road,
Kolkata-700017

13th July, 20XX

The Director
Archaeological Survey of India
Kolkata-700001

Subject Damage Caused to Monument

Dear Sir

I wish to bring to your notice the deplorable condition of the Victoria Memorial Grounds and of the monument itself. The large revenue earned from tourists should be utilised to maintain such historical monuments.

Being rather old, the monument is in constant need of repairs, which are not being done. Due to the trend of daily visitors, disfiguration and breakages in several parts of the monument are easily noticeable. The grounds are littered with soft drink plastic bottles, paper scraps and polythene bags, much to the disgust of foreign tourists.

This monument is of prime importance to the history of our country and it is about time the civic authorities should realise this. A permanent staff of sweepers and attendants should be employed without further delay. Necessary repairs should be carried out to the interiors as well as exteriors of the monument. Security personnel should be increased to prevent littering of and loitering on the grounds. If all these measures are carried out, I am sure the Victoria Memorial will regain its lost glory.

Yours faithfully
Sushmita Basu