English Paper 2: Tips and Tricks To Write An Informal Letter

ENGLISH PAPER 2
Topics for informal letter

1. Write a letter to your friend inviting him to your birthday party.
2. Write a letter to your cousin asking him about his health after the fever.
3. Write a letter to your aunt thanking her for the birthday gift she sent you.
4. Write a letter to your father asking him about his health as he is away on an office tour.
5. Write a letter to your friend asking him about his plans for summer vacation.
6. Write a letter to your mother describing how your exams went and when you’ll return from the hostel.
7. Write a letter to your brother asking him how he spent his Diwali and describe your experience.
8. Write a letter to your uncle informing him about your fever.
9. Write your friend congratulating him on his excellent results.
10. Write your cousin congratulating him for winning the singing competition.
Tips and Tricks to Write an Informal Letter
1: Warm Opening: To maintain an unofficial tone, start with a friendly greeting, such as “Dear [Name]” or “Hi [Name].”
2: Personal Touch: Include personal anecdotes or recent events to make the letter feel charming and engaging.
3: Conversational Tone: Write as if you’re directly conversing with the person you’re sending it to, using simple language.
4. Positive Closing: End on a positive note with phrases like “Take care,” “Best wishes,” “Looking forward to hearing from you soon,”
and “Hope to meet you soon.”
Mistakes To Avoid While Writing Informal Letters
You need to remember inevitable mistakes that might happen and be cautious about not committing them while writing the informal
letter. They are:
1: Use of formal Language: Avoid using formal language. Keep it casual and friendly to match the informal tone.
2: Avoiding the Recipient’s Interests: Don’t focus entirely on yourself. Show genuine interest in the recipient’s life by asking
questions and asking them to stay well.
3: Avoid Long Paragraphs: Avoid using long paragraphs. Use short, clear sentences and break up your text to make it easy for the
receiver to read.
Informal Letter Format
In this section, we will explain the informal letter format and show you how to write one in detailed steps.
1. Sender’s Address:
2. You need to start with your address at the top left of the page. Include the street, city and postal code. Skip a line before
moving on to the next part.
3. Date:
Here comes the second step. Now, you need to put the date below your address. Use a standard format like “28 th June 2024″ to clarify.
4. Salutation:
Start with a friendly greeting. Typical examples are “Dear [Name]” or “Hi [Name],”. Use a comma after the name. If you’re addressing
it to an elder, you can use ‘respected.’
5. Body:
Now, you have come to the main content of your letter. There should be three paragraphs:
Introduction: Start with a friendly opening. Ask about their well-being or share a recent experience with them. You can let them know
how you’re doing.
Primary Content: Move to the main reason for writing. This can be anything from sharing recent news to asking for advice, inviting
them to an event, etc.
The end: Conclude your thoughts. You hope to hear back soon and express good wishes and love.
6. Closing:
End your letter with a warm closing phrase like “Yours lovingly,” “Best wishes,” or “Take care,” followed by a comma.
You must remember that the tone of an informal letter is conversational and personal.
Formal Letter Format
To write a formal letter, you must remember to abide by the general rules and structure to craft one.
In the below section, we have provided a breakdown of the essential parts:
Sender’s Address: Start with the sender’s address at the top left corner. Include the full address, city and zip code. This means, that if
you’re sending it, you have to put your address.
Date: The next step is to write the date below the sender’s address. This shows when the letter was written.
Receiver’s Address: The receiver’s address is next in line, i.e., to whom you’re sending the letter. Include the name, title, organisation
and complete address.
Subject: Next, you must include a small statement highlighting the purpose of the letter. It should be concise and to the point.
Salutation: You must begin with a formal greeting like “Respected Sir/Madam” or address the recipient by name if known. It depends
on the relationship between you two.
Body: Now comes the most crucial part: the body. The body of the letter is divided into three paragraphs:
Introduction: State the purpose of why you are writing the letter.
Primary Content: Now, provide context, details, explanations or requests as necessary.
Conclusion: Now, conclude the letter stating your desired outcome.
Closing: Use a formal closing like “Yours faithfully” or “Yours sincerely”.
Topics for writing formal letter
Application for Sick Leave: Write a letter to the school principal requesting sick leave for three days due to illness.
Permission to take a Retest: Write to the school authorities/principal requesting permission to take a Retest because
you couldn’t attend it due to illness.
Complaint About School Bus Service: Write to the transport manager about issues with the school bus service.
Permission for School Trip: Write a letter to the principal seeking permission for a class trip to a historical site.
Request for Library Books: Write to the Librarian requesting the addition of particular books to the school library.
Request for Extra Classes: Write to the subject teacher requesting extra classes so that you can better understand
difficult topics as exams are approaching.
Request for Participation in a Competition: Write to the principal to seek permission to represent the school in an
inter-school competition.
Complaint About Food Quality in the Canteen: Write a letter to the school authorities highlighting the poor food
quality in the school canteen and requesting necessary improvements
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Tips and Tricks on How to Write a Formal Letter
While considering how to write a formal letter, there are certain points that you need to keep in mind. These are
simple yet effective ones that will help you write a standard formal letter. These are:
1. Use a formal tone and language.
2. Follow the standard format (sender’s address, date, receiver’s address, subject, salutation, body, closing,
your designation).
3. Be clear and to the point.
4. Use a polite and respectful tone.
5. Proofread for errors before sending.
6. Address the recipient properly, using the correct salutation.
7. Keep paragraphs concise.
Mistakes to Avoid While Writing a Formal Letter
While understanding the format of formal letter writing in the CBSE board, you need to comprehend the probable
mistakes. These errors can cost you marks. Hence, you need to be careful.
Here are the most committed mistakes you must take care of.
Using Informal Language: Avoid slang and casual expressions.
Omitting the Subject Line: Always include a clear subject line.
Incorrect Salutation: Use the appropriate salutation for the recipient.
Not Adhering to the Format: Stick to the format. Practise at home to memorise.
Spelling and Grammar Errors: Proofread thoroughly to avoid mistakes and technical errors.
Descriptive writing topics
Points to be Kept in Mind While Writing a Description
 Make sure that you note down some ideas before you begin describing it.
 Use clear and concise language.
 Remember, if you are describing something, you need to be appealing to the senses of the reader.
Explain how the thing smelled, felt, sounded, tasted or looked.
 Describe emotions or feelings related to your topic. This will connect you with the reader on a
deeper level.
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 Leave the reader with a clear impression. It should evoke a strong sense of familiarity and
appreciation in the reader.
 Always present an organised and logical description.
Descriptive Essays
Describe your favourite place in the world.
Which of your family members do you spend the most time with? Describe your experience of being
with them.
Describe what you like about your house and give a sneak peek of your surroundings.
Imagine a time you accomplished a personal goal. Give a brief description of the goal you were after
and how you achieved it. Describe how you felt when you achieved it.
Life revolves around people. Describe how one person has had a significant influence on your life.
Narrative Essays
Narrate an experience you had when you were expected to perform well but for some reason were
not able to. Narrate what happened and why it happened. In what way did it teach you something?
Think of a time when you found yourself in an embarrassing situation. Narrate how you got into that
situation, how you dealt with it, and the lesson you learnt from it.
Explain how your teacher has influenced your life. Refer to relevant incidents or relate appropriate
anecdotes to show how the actions of your teacher and his/her example have affected your life.
Narrate an incident when you had difficulty travelling from one place to another. Mention what made
it difficult for you to travel and where did you go?
Narrate an incident when you were caught in a traffic jam for hours. What difficulties did you face?
What were the consequences?
Argumentative essays
“Teenagers today are more worldly-wise than their parents.” Express your views for or against the
statement.
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“Plastic bags are convenient and should not be banned by the government.” Give your views for or
against this statement.
“Book reading is a dying phenomenon of life nowadays.” Throw light on the factors responsible for
it and give suggestions for its improvement.
“The use of Mobile Phones must be allowed in schools.” Express your views for or against this
statement.
“Money causes more harm than good.” Express your views for or against this statement.

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Topics for informal letter

Describe your favourite place in the world.

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