CBSE Class 8 English Writing Skills Report Email Letter Worksheet Set 11

Answer: CULTURAL WEEK IN OUR SCHOOL
By: Secretary, Culture Club
Date: 12 November

The Culture Club of our school organised a Cultural Week from 5 to 9 November. The week began with an inaugural function in which the Principal lit the lamp. On the second day there was a folk-dance competition, in which twelve teams took part. The third day had a quiz on Indian art and heritage. On the fourth day students of Classes 6 to 8 performed a play on the importance of unity. The last day ended with a music and dance programme and a prize distribution. The Chief Guest praised the students for their talent and discipline. The week taught us to respect different cultures and was enjoyed by all.

Teacher's Note: A report has a heading, the writer's name, the date, what happened, who took part and a closing line. Write in the past tense.

Answer: TRUCK HITS CAR ON NATIONAL HIGHWAY: THREE INJURED
By: Staff Reporter

New Delhi, 20 October: Three people were injured when a speeding truck hit a car on the National Highway near Karnal at about 8 a.m. yesterday. According to eyewitnesses, the truck driver lost control while overtaking another vehicle and hit the car from behind. The car overturned twice. Passers-by rushed to help and called the police and an ambulance. The injured were taken to the district hospital, where their condition is said to be stable. The police have arrested the driver and registered a case. Traffic was blocked for nearly an hour.

Teacher's Note: Give the place, time, cause, injuries, rescue and police action.

Answer: Water is essential for all life. Humans, animals and plants cannot live without it. We use it for drinking, cooking, bathing and washing. Farmers need it to grow crops, and industries need it to run. Water also makes electricity in hydroelectric plants. Since fresh water is limited, we must not waste it. We should save it and keep it clean.

Teacher's Note: A summary is short and uses your own words, with only the main points.

Answer: To: manager@hotelexample.com
Subject: Complaint about difficulties during my stay

Dear Sir,
I stayed in Room 312 of your hotel from 3 to 6 November while visiting the Taj Mahal. I am writing to tell you about some difficulties. The room was not cleaned on the second day, the air conditioner did not work properly, and the breakfast was served late. The staff at the reception also did not help when I asked for a guide.
I suggest that you check the rooms every day, repair the equipment on time, serve meals on schedule and train the staff to be more helpful. I hope that you will take action so that other guests do not face the same problems.
Yours sincerely,
Rohan Mehta

Teacher's Note: An email has the To and Subject lines, a greeting, the body and a closing.

Answer: Abraham Lincoln was born on 12 February 1809 in a poor log cabin in Kentucky, USA. He had little schooling but he read many books, and later became a lawyer. He became the 16th President of the United States in 1861. During his term the American Civil War broke out, because the Southern states wanted to continue slavery. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freed the slaves and delivered the famous Gettysburg Address, speaking of 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'. He was shot by John Wilkes Booth on 14 April 1865 and died the next day. He is remembered for his honesty and for saving the Union.

Teacher's Note: Learn this point and write it in your own words.

Answer: 25 Green Park
New Delhi
10 March 2026

The Manager
Student Book Depot
Connaught Place, New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Please send me the following books by V.P.P. at the earliest: 1. NCERT Science, Class 8 (2 copies); 2. NCERT Mathematics, Class 8 (2 copies); 3. A Dictionary of English (1 copy). Kindly give the usual discount and send the books within a week.
Yours faithfully,
Amit Sharma

Teacher's Note: Use the key term in your answer.

Answer: 12 Model Town
Jaipur
5 April 2026

The Postmaster
Head Post Office, Jaipur

Subject: Non-delivery of money order

Sir,
On 15 March I sent a money order of Rs 1000 to my friend Mr Anil Verma, 8 Lake Road, Udaipur (M.O. receipt number 4567, enclosed). Even after twenty days, he says he has not received the money. I request you to make inquiries and arrange for the money to be delivered quickly, or refund it to me.
Yours faithfully,
Rakesh Kumar

Teacher's Note: Give an example if the question allows.

Answer: Message
5 p.m.
Dad,
Mr Gerry phoned. His father fell and injured his leg this morning. The doctor says it is a fracture. He is in Apollo Hospital and will be there till tomorrow. I have gone to my friend's house. Please see Mr Anderson this evening.
Jim

Teacher's Note: A message should be short, with the date and time, who called, what the news is and what to do.

Answer: 1. It is never late to mend. 2. Iron is more useful than any other metal. 3. The cliff is being climbed by the boy. 4. The clerk wrote the letter. 5. Night is very beautiful. 6. He must work very hard, or he will not make up for the lost time. 7. Having finished his exercise, he put away his books. 8. He confessed that he had committed the crime.

Teacher's Note: Remember this for your exam.

Answer: 1. There goes my brother Sammer. 2. The cow provides milk, a valuable food. 3. Mr Pundit, a well-known scholar, was elected President. 4. Coal, a very important mineral, is hard, bright, black and brittle. 5. We saw the picture, a very fine piece of work.

Teacher's Note: Learn this point and write it in your own words.