KBOSE 9th Class English Composition Letter Writing

(1) The Heading (2) The Salutation (3) The Body (4) The Ending.

Sender’s address and date of writing the letter is written in the heading, e.g.—

F1-U 63 Pitam Pura

Vishakha Enclave

New Delhi

6 January 20

Sender’s address is written at the top left or right corner of the letter.

In this part of the letter, addressee is addressed by using some special words. My dear’ or ‘Dear’ can be used for close friends and relatives; e.g. :

My dear Ashok

My dear Sunita

My dear Father Dear Vijay

Dear Misha

Dear Uncle

The following words can be used for known people :

Mr before the name of a man.

Master before the name of a young boy.

Mrs before the name of a married woman.

Miss before the name of an unmarried girl / woman.

Ms can be used in place of both Miss & Mrs.

This is the main portion of the letter. It contains all the information or news the sender wants to convey.

The following things should be kept in mind while writing this portion of the letter :

(i) The language of the letter should be grammatically correct and meaningful.

(ii) First person pronoun ‘T’ should be avoided.

(iii) Do not use very long sentences.

(iv) Never use bitter words in your letter.

While ending the letter, following points should be kept in mind :

(i) For blood relatives, use the following words—

Yours affectionately

Your affectionate son

(ii) For friends, use the following words—

Yours sincerely

Yours ever

Yours always

Yours very sincerely

Yours most sincerely, etc.

Yours affectionately can be used for very close friends.

288/2 Nai Basti

Jammu

10 April 20

The Editor

The Jammu Herald

Jammu

Subject : The Insanitary Conditions of Nai Basti

Nai basti is an area where most of the residents belong to poor or lower-middle class. Some of the streets here have not even been paved. They are dotted with pits and pools of stagnant water. There are very few drains and even these few are not cleaned regularly. These are never flushed with water. No dustbin have been provided. The safai karamcharis hardly ever come to lift the refuse from the houses or the streets. People have to throw all their refuse here and there. Flies and mosquitoes buzz about. All this gives this area a very dirty look. Several representations have been made to the authorities concerned, but every time we are put off with false assurances. We can only hope that the authorities will wake up from their slumber and take some necessary steps.

Yours truly

A.S. High School

Sopore

11 April 20

I am very glad to receive your loving letter. You have asked me about how I am getting on at school. You will be glad to learn that I am quite happy here. 2005 I have made some good friends. They are hard-working and gentle. The warden of our hostel is very nice to me. I don’t feel lonely here.

As for my studies, I am doing quite well. We are having a test next week. I hope to do very well in English and Mathematics. In other subjects, too, I am doing well. I take interest in games also. I have become a member of the hockey eleven. I attend the playground regularly.

With regards

Your loving son

    Avinash

66 Khan Street

Kathua

18 Dec. 20.

I am very sorry to inform you that I have failed in the last House Examination. I fail in English and Science. In other subjects, too, I do not fare well. But believe me, Father, I am not to blame for it.

My failure is not due to any carelessness on my part. I was always attentive in my classes. I put in hard work. I never missed any period. But as ill luck would have it, I fell ill just before the examination. I had high fever. The doctor advised me complete rest. I could not revise my courses. So I was unable to do my papers well.

Dear Father, now I have begun to study in right earnest. I promise to do better in the Annual Examination. I request you not to mind my failure.

Yours affectionately

          Iqbal

Ashok Nagar

Jammu

15 July 20

We have received the result-card of your house examination. Your result is very poor. You fail in all the subjects. Father has felt very bad about it.

We fear you must have fallen into bad company. It is very easy for young boys and girls these days to go astray. They have all the freedom and can misuse it. But you must think of your future and the good name of your family. You should work very hard and avoid bad company. Make friends with good boys only. Stop seeing movies too frequently. If you do not mend your ways now, you will have to repent later on. I hope you will act upon my advice.

Yours affectionately

          Rohit

91 Golf Road Gulmarg

17 April 20

I have just received a letter from Sushma. I am sorry to learn that you are gone very weak in health, and often fall ill. No doubt, you are doing quite well in studies, but you are doing so at the cost of your health. Dear Anup, this is not good. Overwork will tell upon your health. If you go on studying without caring for your body, you will certainly ruin your health.

You must know that sports are as useful as studies. They make us active and smart. They keep us healthy. They widen our circle of friendship. They teach us many good things. So you must take part in sports. I trust you will act upon my advice.

        With love

Yours affectionately

55 Court Road

Baramula

18 March 20

The result of the Matriculation Examination was out today. I was sorry to find that you have failed this time.

In fact, your failure did not surprise me much. You fell ill just before your examination. The doctor had advised you complete rest, yet you appeared in the examination. You could hardly walk to the Examination Hall.

I advise you not to lose heart. After all, you are not to blame. Examinations are not a true test of one’s ability. Much depends on chance. Please do not take your failure to heart. Keep up your spirits. Work hard for the next year. God will bless Miss you with success next time.

Yours sincerely

    Jameel

28 Green Park

Pahalgam

26 April 20

I hope you have not forgotten my date of birth. I shall turn sixteen on the 7th of May. I have decided to celebrate my birthday this time in a big way. I am inviting all my relatives and friends. The party will be held at the Grewal’s. It will be a nice time to eat, drink and dance together.

Please do come, and of course with a present. You have always given me some present on my birthdays. So I expect one this time also. But now I want a present of my own choice. I need a good and beautiful wristwatch. Next year, I shall be joining college. And you know, a college-going student ought to have a wristwatch. But more than the wristwatch, it is your presence that I am looking forward to. With regards

Your loving nephew

36 Nehru Nagar

Jammu

16 March 20

You will be glad to know that my elder sister’s marriage comes off on the 4th of April. My sister is very lucky. She has got a very good match. Her in-laws are a very respectable family. They belong to Delhi. They are quite well off. The bridegroom is a doctor.

As the day of marriage is drawing near, we are becoming more and more busy. Much remains to be done. Clothes and jewellery have to be bought. Your selection of such things is always very nice. You can lend a hand if you come some days earlier. Don’t wait for the formal letter of invitation. You should reach here as soon as possible.

With love

Yours sincerely

23-A Gandhi Nagar

Jammu

27 July 20

I know you do not read newspapers at all. It is not good. You should cultivate the habit of reading newspaper daily for at least one hour. Reading of newspapers keeps us updated as to what’s happening in the world. If one reads newspaper every day, one need not read any book on general knowledge. Newspapers not only give us news, but also they publish pages on art and literature, entertainment, etc. There is a ‘vacancies’ column in the newspaper that gives information about the jobs available in government as well as private sector. You should subscribe to an English daily at the earliest. The habit of reading newspaper daily will stand you in good stead always.

Yours affectionately

Green Cottage

Dashmesh Nagar

Jammu

29 March 20

I am very glad to learn that you have recovered from your illness. I heartily congratulate you on your recovery. I was so unhappy when I heard that you were down with typhoid. Thank God that you have got well. The happy news of your recovery has given me great joy.

Please take complete rest for some days more. Be very careful about your diet now. Follow the advice of your doctor. Take enough milk and fruit to regain your energy. When you pick up strength, do go out for a walk in the mornings. It will do you a lot of good. I shall come to see you as soon as my school breaks up for summer vacation.

With best wishes

Yours sincerely

72 Bhagat Singh Nagar

Jammu

27 March 20

Your elder brother met me yesterday. He told me that you had an accident two days before and now you are admitted in hospital. I hope you will bear it up and be well soon. You will be up and doing as soon as your wounds heal up. Avoid exertion for some time. Follow the advice of your doctor. Be careful about your health.

Dear Krishan, I have very good news for you. My father has bought a car. He has promised to take us to Srinagar. We shall go by our car. You will also go with us. We shall go when you recover completely. We shall have a very happy time together. We shall enjoy the beauty of hills and waterfalls on the way. Please keep me informed about your health.

With best wishes

Your loving friend

The Headmaster

A.B.C. High School

Pulwama

15 April 20

I beg to say that I am a student of IX-E of your school. My father has been transferred to Shimla. My parents are leaving for Srinagar next week. I cannot stay here alone.

I am sorry to leave such a good school, but I can’t help it. My father has signed the application. Kindly issue me my school leaving certificate and oblige.

Yours obediently

Roll No. 32

IX-E