WBBSE 10th Class English Solutions Chapter 3 Letter Writing
WBBSE 10th Class English Solutions Chapter 3 Letter Writing
West Bengal Board 10th Class English Solutions Chapter 3 Letter Writing
WBBSE 10th Class English Solutions
[Formal and Informal]
WHAT IS A LETTER?
A letter is a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organisation, sent in an envelop and usually transmitted by mail.
HOW TO WRITE A FORMAL OR OFFICIAL LETTER
- Write the name or designation and address of the recipient on the upper left corner of the letter.
- Then write ‘Sir,/’Madam,’ just below the address of the recipient of the letter.
- Write ‘Sub:…,’ ‘Ref:…,’ at the centre of the letter just after the greeting.
- Then write the subject matter of the letter in a very short and simple sentence.
- Go straight to the subject matter without beating about the bush because directness and inambiguity form the essence of an official or formal letter.
- After writing the subject matter, end the letter with ‘Yours obediently,’ to your teacher and ‘Yours faithfully;’/’Sincerely yours,’ to others.
- After that write your full name and address.
- Write the date at the bottom left-hand side corner of the letter.
HOW TO WRITE AN INFORMAL LETTER
- Write the date and address of the sender at the top right-hand side corner of the letter.
- Then write the appropriate greeting, like ‘Dear Father,’/’Dear Sister,’/’Dear Pulak’, etc. at the top left-hand side corner of the letter.
- After that, write the body of the letter in simple sentences. It is to be written in multiple paragraphs.
- The concluding paragraph needs to have some connection with the topic of the letter. The last sentence may be about conveying love and respect to the family members.
- The letter should not end abruptly. It must end with certain polite subscription or leave-taking like ‘Yours affectionately,’/’Your loving son,/ Yours ever,’/’Your loving friend,’ etc.
- The signature or name of the sender comes below the subscription. You have to write the first name only.
WORKED-OUT EXAMPLES
A – FORMAL LETTERS
1. Due to viral fever you were unable to attend classes for a few days. Write a letter or an application to the headmaster for leave of absence.
To
The Headmaster
XYZ Institution
Kolkata-700009
Sub: Leave of Absence
Most respectfully I beg to state that I could not attend school from 23 to 26 August, 2017 because of viral fever. A medical certificate is attached along with this leave application in support of my case. I, therefore, pray to you to grant me leave of absence for the mentioned days and oblige.
Dated: 28.08.19
Kolkata
Yours obediently,
Apurba Kar
Class X, Roll No.-7
2. Write a letter to the headmistress for permission of a tree plantation programme in the school compound.
To
The Headmistress
ABC Institution
Kolkata-700030
Sub: Seeking permission for a tree plantation programme
Madam,
With due respect we, the students of your school, seek your permission to hold a tree plantation programme in the compound of our school on 5 June, to celebrate World Environment Day. Some of the teachers have agreed to join us in this programme. We will be provided with a few saplings free of cost by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. This will show our effort to improve our environment. We, therefore, request you to permit us to organize the programme.
Dated: 25.04.19
Yours obediently,
Nabanita Das Class X
(on behalf of the students of Class X)
ABC Institution
3. Write a letter to the headmistress of your school praying for special classes.
To
The Headmistress
XYZ Institution
Kolkata-700027
Sub: Prayer for special classes
Madam,
With due respect I would like to inform you that we, the students of class X, are facing a great problem due to the incompletion of our syllabus. The Test examination is knocking at the door. A major part of the maths and physical science syllabi is yet to be taught. In other subjects, too, the revision has not yet been done. The problem has risen greatly because of the unwanted holidays all through the year. We need at least four classes per week in order to answer the questions given in the question bank, and to complete the remaining part of the maths and physical science syllabi.
I, therefore, earnestly request you to make arrangements for a few special classes from now on.
Dated: 02.09.19
Yours obediently,
Reshmi Chatterjee
Class X, Roll no-13
(on behalf of the students of class X)
4. Write a letter to the superintendent of CESC telling him to ensure uninterrupted supply of power during the examination days.
To
The Superintendent CESC
Alipore Sub-division
Kolkata-700027
Sub: Request for uninterrupted power supply
Sir,
On behalf of all the students of Alipore I beg to state that we are suffering from prolonged power cuts over the past month or so. Our Madhyamik Pariksha will be held from 1 to 10 February, 2020. I sincerely request you to arrange for proper precautionary measures so that we may not experience any power crisis on those days.
I hope you will look into the matter in the interest of the students.
Dated: 20.12.19
Yours truly,
Avik Mukhopadhyay
126 Judges Court Road
Alipore, Kolkata-700027
5. Write a letter ( within 100 words) to the editor of an English daily stating reasons why plastic carry bags should be banned.
To
The Editor
The Telegraph
6 Prafulla Sarkar Street
Kolkata-700001
Sub: Why plastic carry bags should be banned
Sir,
With humble prayer I want to share my anxiety related to the dangers of plastic carry bags. Hope my letter will get a little place in your editorial column.
We are searching for cost friendly material for our benefit. So, we have forgotten earthen pots, paper bags, jute bags, etc. Everywhere there is the plastic. We have started to use it in every purpose. A number of plastic bags are floating here and there. But the problem created by them is alarming. Those are choking the sewerage system. So, in rainy season roads become waterlogged. Drains overflow spreading foul smell and causing dangerous pollution. When plastic is left on land it makes the land infertile. It separates the upper and lower level of soils. In the sea and ocean it creates danger for the sea animals. Some of the sea animals are already on the way to extinction because of such kind of pollution. So, without wasting any further time, plastic must be banned by imposing strict law. Then only we can save our environment. At the same time, substitute eco friendly materials like jute and paper should be used for making bags.
Thank you,
Yours faithfully
Debasis Gupta
6. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the problems arising from catching fishes using poison in the river and ponds of your locality.
To
The Editor
The Telegraph
6 Prafulla Sarkar Street
Kolkata-700001
Sub: Problems because of catching fishes using poison
Sir,
Please allow me some space in your esteemed daily to express my concern about catching fishes using poison in the river and ponds of Jamalpur area. Over the last few months a handful of fishermen had been using some sort of poison, may be unwittingly. They did so for catching more fishes from the Damodar and ponds in our village. By doing so, they have been committing a grave crime. Fishes thus caught will surely cause health hazards for those who eat them. Besides, they have been contaminating the river and ponds. It will pose a threat to the ecosystem. Various aquatic species will surely be extinct because of such thoughtless activity. The local administration must arrange strict vigil immediately to stop this unscrupulous practice. We just cannot allow the greedy fishermen to kill us.
Dated: 12.12.19
Yours sincerely,
Suchismita Roy Burman
Vill. + PO: Jamalpur
Dist : Bardhaman
Pin: 711123
7. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper (within 100 words) about the problems faced by the commuters due to reckless driving of public vehicles.
To
The Editor
The Statesman
Kolkata-700001
Sub: Reckless driving
Sir,
Please allow me to express my grievance in your esteemed daily regarding reckless driving that causes accidents. Over the last few years the number of road accidents has been on the rise. The drivers of private buses and cars often engage in overtaking one another, without caring about the safety of the passengers or pedestrians on the road. The horrible condition of the roads adds fuel to fire. The traffic police are negligent of their duties. At times untrained drivers are given a license and this leads to increased possibility of accidents. Imposition of fines and seizure of vehicles or licenses are not the only solutions. The commission system for the drivers and conductors must be done away with as early as possible.
Dated: 15.05.19
Yours sincerely,
Soma Sen Sharma
124 Rifle Club Road
Kolkata-700070
8. Write a letter to the editor of an English newspaper (within 100 words) about the bad effects of watching violence and crime on TV.
To
The Editor
The Times of India
8th Floor, Shantiniketan Building
Camac Street
Kolkata-700017
Sub: Bad effects of watching violence and crime on TV
Sir,
Please allow me some space in your esteemed daily to express my concern about the bad effects of watching violence and crime on television. Most of us glue our eyes to TV sets day in and day out. As a result, we watch violent and criminal activities. They affect our mind to an unbelievable extent. Children and juveniles are mostly affected due to this. Children start becoming afraid and stop trusting any person. Being mentally sick, they may indulge in criminal activities. To stop this, the TV channels must stop telecasting violent and criminal scenes during prime time. Just for the sake of business, none should be allowed to deprive our children of their childlike innocence.
Dated: 30.11.19
Yours sincerely,
9. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper (within 100 words) about the problems faced by common people due to thoughtless use of loudspeakers and sound boxes during different programmes and festivals.
To
The Editor
The Telegraph
6 Prafulla Sarkar Street
Kolkata-700001
Sub: Problems caused by thoughtless use of loudspeakers and sound boxes
Sir,
Please allow me some space in your esteemed daily to of express my grievance regarding thoughtless use loudspeakers and sound boxes during different programmes and festivals. Almost all the programmes organized nowadays seem to aim at destroying our peace of mind. By using loudspeakers and sound boxes thoughtlessly, organizers cause sound pollution. Cardiac patients and students are the worst victims. Aged people lose their sleep. We have heard of rules and regulations about the time limit and decibel limit in this regard. But we hardly have seen any stem action to implement them. Unless the police and administration become active, this menace will keep growing day by day.
An editorial on this issue is most welcome.
Dated: 01.01.19
Yours sincerely
Kaustav Nag
10 Abhay Haldar Lane
Kolkata-700012
10. Write a letter to the editor of an English daily, requesting him to take up his pen to create awareness among people regarding random misuse and harmful effects of mobile phones.
To
The Editor
The Telegraph
6 Prafulla Sarkar Street
Kolkata-700001
Sub: Random misuse and harmful effects of mobile phones
Sir,
It is a matter of grave concern that our young generation is becoming more and more addicted to mobile phones day by day. The instrument meant for easy communication is now used for taking a selfie and that too risking one’s own life. People are found crossing busy roads or a railway level crossing plugging the headphone of the mobile phone into his ears. Mobile phones have, undoubtedly, brought the distant nearer but at the cost of making friends and relations almost aliens. Man to man communication is on the wane. People are found busy chatting over or messaging through mobile phones. It causes distraction of young learners from their studies. Because of our abnormal addiction to mobile phones, few of us try to cultivate the habit of reading books. If it is not checked immediately, our future, our moral values, our social structure, everything will go to the gutters.
Under these circumstances, please take up your pen and make people aware of such bleakness through your editorial.
Dated: 15.10.19
Yours sincerely,
Mridul Das
87A CIT Road
Kolkata-700010
11. Write a letter to the editor of an English daily about the high prices of everyday necessities In 100 words.
To
The Editor
The Times of India
8th Floor, Shantiniketan Building
Camac Street
Kolkata-700017
Sub: Rise in price of essential commodities
Sir,
Please allow me some space in your esteemed daily to express my concern about the skyrocketing of prices of Messential commodities. In recent times, prices of rice, dal, vegetables, fish, meat and edible oil have multiplied. Hardships of common people, especially the poor, have been increasing abnormally. Black marketeers create artificial crisis in supply. As a result, we have to buy our essential items paying exorbitant prices. It seems that the government has no proper planning to tackle the situation. No price limit has been imposed on any commodity.
Under these circumstances, the government must intervene in the market without any further delay. Otherwise, the poor will not be able to have even a square meal a day.
Dated: 17.11.19
Yours sincerely,
Titir Mitra
New GT Road
PO: Uttarpara
Hooghly-712258
12. Write a letter to the editor of an English daily expressing your concern about the harm caused to the environment by the use of plastic bags and cups.
To
The Editor
The Telegraph
6 Prafulla Sarkar Street
Kolkata-700001
Sub: Environmental pollution caused by the use of plastic bags and cups
Sir,
Please allow me some space in your esteemed daily to express my concern about the use of plastic bags and cups. These bags and cups are often found littered on the roadside. These are non-biodegradable commodities. As a result, they choke the drains and cause sewage problems. If burnt, they emit toxic gases causing air pollution. Thus the more we use these things the more serious becomes our danger. Our environment will be more polluted. Our planet will be less worthy of living. So, to save ourselves from such imminent danger, the use of plastic bags and plastic cups must be banned. In some reports, it is said that food or beverage put in such bags and cups becomes contaminated. Consumption of these things are injurious to health. People should be made more aware of all this. Your editorial column may be used for this purpose.
Dated: 14.12.19
Yours sincerely,
Pratik Sharma
30C Jamir Lane
Ballygunge
Kolkata-700019
13. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the miserable condition of the hospitals you usually see around. You may use the following points:
To
The Editor
The Statesman
4 Chowringhee Square
Kolkata-700001
Sub: Miserable condition of city’s hospitals
Sir,
Please allow me some space in your esteemed daily to express my concern about the miserable condition of the hospitals in our city. Hospitals are supposed to be spick and span. But, contrary to our expectations, the floors and walls of the city’s hospitals are shabby. You may find posters and slogans on these walls. Toilets are not regularly cleaned. People are forced to use such unhygienic toilets. Beds for the patients are equally dirty. Doctors are not always available. But their 24×7 hours service is needed. Instead, you may find dogs and cats here and there. Taking a dying patient to a government hospital may be fatal, because few staff are there to attend to the patient immediately. They behave rudely and dilly-dally while admitting a patient. The government must take immediate steps to improve upon such dismal condition.
Dated: 25.10.19
Yours sincerely,
Sayantika Saha
P-17 Kshirode
Vidyavinode Avenue
Kolkata-700003
14. Write a letter of complaint to the police officer of a local police station about the loss of a bicycle.
To
The Officer-in-Charge
Belgharia Police Station
Kolkata-700056
Sub: Complaint about the loss of a bicycle Sir,
Sir,
I wish to inform you of the loss of my bicycle at around 6 in the evening yesterday. I had kept my bicycle locked in front of Zenith Nursing Home, Belgharia I had gone to see my ailing uncle there. I was utterly dismayed on finding my cycle missing when I came out of the nursing home. I searched desperately but was unable to trace It was a new red BSA SLR bicycle with my name written on the back mudguard.
I shall be grateful to you if you kindly look into the matter and take proper steps to recover my lost bicycle. I hope for your prompt action.
Dated: 07.07.19
Yours sincerely,
Bijoy Paswan
23/5 Belgharia Station Road
Kolkata-700056
15. Write a letter to the Inspector-in-Charge of your local police station complaining about the loss of your mobile phone in your area. Give details of the phone and the way in which it was lost.
To
The Inspector-in-Charge
XYZ Police Station
Kolkata
Sub: Theft of a mobile phone
Sir,
I would like to report that my mobile phone was stolen today by some unidentified person. Today, the 3rd of October, at about 8 pm I stood in a queue at the XYZ Railway ticket counter. I went there to buy a monthly ticket. It was hardly five minutes later when I came out of the ticket counter and suddenly realized that my mobile phone was missing. It had been kept in the pocket of my shirt. I have searched every nook and corner of the area, but in vain. The mobile phone is Samsung Galaxy S7 bearing the IMEI no. 8626XXXXXXXX321 and my mobile number was 65XXXXX290. I have already reported this incident to BSNL customer care to disable the connection. I would be obliged if you kindly investigate the theft as hardly an hour has passed since the incident took place. Please take the necessary steps to restore my mobile phone to me.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Amitesh Sengupta
16B, Raja Kali Krishna Road XYZ
Kolkata-700XXX
03.10.2018
16. Write a letter in response to the advertisement below.
To
The Secretary
Calcutta Club
17 A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata-700020
Sub: Poster-making competition
Ref: Advertisement in… dt…
Sir,
I am writing this letter in response to your advertisement in The Statesman dated 28 November, 2018. I wish to participate in the poster-making competition in the Sarbo Siksha Campaign’ category. I am 16 years old and a student of class X. A certificate of the headmaster is enclosed herewith in support of my credentials.
Should you enlist my name as a competitor, I shall be highly grateful to you.
Dated: 07.12.18
Yours faithfully,
Dipanwita Mondal
25 Durgabari Road
Kolkata-700023
17. Study the following advertisement that appeared in an English daily and apply.
To
The Principal
The British Institute
13/1A Govt. Place East
Kolkata-700069
Sub: Spoken English Course
Ref: Advertisement in… dt…
Sir,
In response to your advertisement in The Telegraph dated September 2, 2019, I beg to state that I am keenly interested to join the Spoken English Course offered by your Institute. I would, therefore, request you to furnish me with the following information at your convenience so that I can enroll myself as a student.
[1] Duration of the course; [2] Date of commencement of the course: [3] Time table of the classes; [4] Fees of the course; [5] Whether any certificate will be given on completion of the course.
Awaiting an early reply.
Date: 05.09.19
Yours truly,
Aparajita Das
43/1/2 Raicharan Pal Lane
Kolkata-700046
18. Write a letter in response to the following advertisement published in The Telegraph.
To
Mr. Nihar Chakraborty
25B Feeder Road
Kolkata-700056
Sub: Coaching in English
Ref: Advertisement in The Telegraph dt…
Sir,
With reference to your advertisement in The Telegraph regarding English tuition, I wish to avail myself of the said coaching. I am studying in class X in Shyambazar A.V. High School. I live quite near your house. I shall be highly obliged if you enlist my name as your student and give me your valuable guidance. Please let me know the tuition fees and time of classes at the earliest.
Hoping for your kind consideration.
Dated: 20.01.18
Yours obediently,
Gopal Majhi
31 Feeder Road
Kolkata-700056
19. An advertisement appeared in The Telegraph regarding cooking course by an eminent chef. You want to join the course. Apply to the advertiser, Box no. 1234, The Telegraph, Kolkata-700001.
To
The Advertiser
Box No. 1234
The Telegraph, Kolkata-700001
Sub: Cooking Course
Ref: Advertisement in The Telegraph dt…
Sir,
With reference to your advertisement in The Telegraph dated 02.12.2019 regarding a cooking course, I wish to apply for the same. I hope to learn some Chinese dishes under your expert guidance as I have already learnt to cook some Indian delicacies. I shall be highly obliged if you let me know the duration of the course, the day and timing of the course and the fees to be paid.
Awaiting an early reply.
Date: 05.12.19
Yours truly,
Ramola Haluikar
26 Justice
Dwarakanath Lane
Kolkata-700020
B – INFORMAL LETTERS
1. Write a letter to a friend inviting him to your brother’s marriage.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Arpan,
With great pleasure I would like to inform you that my brother’s marriage ceremony will be held on 17 February, 2018. You are cordially invited to attend the ceremony. The reception will be held on 19 February at Utsav Bhavan, Dakshineswar. Please extend my invitation to your sister as well. All our common friends will attend the occasion. I shall be delighted to have the pleasure of your company on this special occasion.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Yours ever,
Suporno
STAMP
Arpan Dasgupta
23/7 Raicharan Pal Lane
Kolkata-700046
2. Suppose you are going abroad for further studies. Write a goodbye letter to your best friend.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Arpita,
I have finally got my letter of admission and visa for further studies in the USA for the next two years. I shall leave India next week. I am really excited. At the same time, I feel sad because I have to leave my closest friend.
We have been the best of friends since our childhood. We have shared the finest moments of our life. How pleasant it was to be with you and share all the fun together! You have stood by me through thick and thin. I shall really miss you very much. My e-mail address remains the same. I will send you my new phone number as well as my address as early as possible. Please keep in touch.
With love,
Yours ever,
Aparajita
STAMP
Arpita Banerjee
25 Bidhan Sarani
Kolkata-700006
3. Write a letter of condolence to a friend whose father has recently passed away.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Debashish,
I am deeply grieved to hear about the sad and sudden death of your father. I did not have much acquaintance with your father. But on the few occasions that I spent time in his company, I was simply overwhelmed by his dynamic personality and kindness. I know he was greatly popular and widely respected by all. You were truly fortunate to have a dad like him. His absence will surely be felt by all of you throughout your life.
Please do not hesitate to inform me of your worries and difficulties. I shall be glad to be of any help to you.
Yours ever,
Kunal
4. Write a ‘thank you’ letter to your friend for her wonderful birthday gift to you.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Asmita,
You can’t imagine how happy I was to receive the beautiful birthday gift you sent me. I yearned for a bicycle for long and you just seem to have read my mind. This proves the depth of our friendship. But we really missed you. It was a great celebration. Everyone had a great time at the party. Your gift is really a very useful one as I can go to school riding on it. It will save my time and money. When are you visiting us? I am eager to meet you soon.
Thanks again for your wonderful birthday gift.
Yours lovingly,
Ruma
STAMP
Asmita Sengupta
23 Sodepur Station Road
Kolkata-700087
5. Write a letter to your father asking for his permission for an educational tour.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Dad.
Glad to receive your letter. My first summative evaluation is over. Our school has arranged an educational tour to Santiniketan next week. I don’t want to miss the opportunity. It will be a tour for three days. The tour will cost ₹1000 per head. Two senior teachers will accompany us on this tour. The tour has great educational value. I, therefore, request you to allow me to join the trip. Please write to me at the earliest opportunity.
Your loving son,
Manik
6. Write a letter to your friend about your hobby.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Nabin,
It’s nice to get your letter. You wanted to know about my hobby. I am glad to tell you that my hobby is stampcollecting. This hobby interests and pleases me immensely. I collect stamps from various sources and almost everyday, in my leisure hour, I paste them in my album. I now have a huge collection of stamps. I have rare stamps of foreign countries in my collection. I find this hobby educative too. It enriches my knowledge of history and geography. One can find many objects of historical interest on the stamps. For example, I have an Egyptian stamp which bears the picture of a pyramid. A few stamps of Bangladesh has the pictures of Tagore. It shows how much they love the poet. Stampcollecting gives me a welcome relief from the dullness of everyday life.
I am eager to know about your hobby. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours ever,
Deepsikha
7. Write a letter to Sourav Ganguly inviting him to be present in your school as the chief guest on the Annual Sports Day.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Sir,
We are pleased to inform you that our Annual Sports Day will be celebrated in our school campus on 15 December this year. On the occasoin, various sports events will be held including a short ten-over cricket match. We cordially invite you to be the Chief Guest. Your presence will certainly cheer up the students and encourage them to take up sports as their career in future. We will be proud to have you among us on that day.
Awaiting your gracious presence to make it a memorable day for all of us.
Yours truly,
Jhulan Goswami
(Secretary of Sports ABC School)
8. Suppose, one of your friends wants to visit your town for the first time to spend a few days with you in your town. Now, write a letter to him / her ( in 100 words) about the important places of your town so that he/she may enjoy visiting your town:
Murshidabad
Pin Code: 742149
10 May 2017
My dear Rubina,
I am happy to know that you are coming to visit our Murshidabad in December. If you come here, we will visit the nearby historical places, namely the Hazarduari Palace Museum, the Katra Masjid, the Motijheel Park, the Khosh Bagh, the Imambara, the tomb of Siraj-ud-Daulah and the like.
The Hazarduari Palace has about one thousand doors. It is only a kilometer away from the centre of the town. It was the fortress of the Nawabs. Then we will visit the Imambara. Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah built it. Later it was burnt. The present Imambara was built in 1847. The Katra Masjid is a mosque and the tomb of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan. The town of Murshidabad was named after that Nawab. The Motijheel Park is a well-maintained and well-decorated park. The garden has a legacy of pre-colonial history of Bengal.
All these places are frequently visited by tourists from the country and abroad. Hopefully, within two or three days we can visit all such places.
I am keenly awaiting to enjoy the history of Bengal with you.
Yours ever,
Animul
9. Write a letter to your friend inviting him to spend the summer vacation in your village.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Rajanya,
From your previous letter, I have come to know that your summer vacation has started and you have no plan for this vacation. Why don’t you come to our village for a week? It’s long since we have met. We will have a great time together considering the fact that the village fair starts three days later and our school is also closed for the summer vacation. You will also enjoy the mangoes and lichis of our garden.
Awaiting your reply.
Yours ever,
Banya
10. Write a letter to your friend expressing sympathy for her failure in the last annual examination.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Bandita,
I am just speechless. I can’t believe that you failed in the annual examination this year. You are not a bad student at all. It’s very unfortunate that you could not pass in English. But don’t be sad. Don’t give up hope. Always remember, failures are the pillars of success. Just work hard and put in that extra effort to succeed next time. Personally I think you need to improve your writing skills a lot. Practise more and get it checked by your English teacher.
With love and best wishes,
Your loving friend,
Mukti
11. Write a letter to your friend inviting her to join your birthday party.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Tripti,
My seventeenth birthday falls on the next Wednesday, i.e., the 24th of this month. You will be glad to know that all our close friends will come to my home that evening. We all have planned a lot of fun and merriment on that day. But my friend, no party is enjoyable, no merriment is complete, without you. So, be sure to come and join us on that day. I don’t want to miss you.
With lots of love, .
Yours ever,
Anamika
12. Reply to the above letter apologising for your inability to Join the birthday party.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Anamika,
Many thanks for inviting me to your birthday party. But I am very sorry to inform you that I will not be able to join it. My mom has broken her right hand in an accident. And my father will leave for Delhi on Wednesday morning. He has an urgent business there. So, I will have to stay at home on that day. I just can’t leave mom alone for two-three hours. Please don’t be angry. Try to understand my problem. I will surely meet you when my father returns.
Happy birthday to you, in advance.
Yours ever,
Tripti
13. Write a letter (in about 100 words) to a friend living in a village about the place you live in. You may use the following points.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
My dear Pronil,
I have received your letter. You have wanted to know about the place I live in. Here you are.
I am a resident of Salt Lake in North 24 Parganas. Here we get both, civic amenities of a modern city and greenery of rural area. People of different communities, live here. So, in our housing estate, we celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, Durga Puja, Dewall and Christmas in the same spirit. The Nicco Park, the Nalban and Aquatica, the water park, are worth seeing. You can enjoy different rides there. To be frank, I like Salt Lake because of its spick-and-span and pollution free environment. Please visit the place in the next vacation and enjoy the place yourself.
With love,
Yours ever,
Tapati
14. Write a letter to your friend about a recent train accident and the casualties that occurred.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Navajiban,
I am anxiously waiting for your safe arrival here. Perhaps you have heard of the horrible train accident which took place near Mourigram the day before yesterday. The down Jagannath Express collided with a stationary goods train. Five compartments of the train were derailed at once and badly damaged. According to the newspaper report, about one hundred passengers died on the spot and five hundred more were injured. They were admitted to the local hospitals. It was reported that wrong signalling caused this fatal accident.
I am very anxious about you as you will return by the same train next week from Puri. May the Almighty Jagannath guard you against all dangers.
With lots of love,
Yours ever,
Balaram
15. Write a letter to your friend who lives in Mumbai informing about the ‘Kanyashree Project’ undertaken by the West Bengal Government.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Preeti,
It was a great pleasure to receive your letter dated 20 July. You wanted to know about the ‘Kanyashree Project of the West Bengal Government. It is a grand ambitious social upliftment project undertaken by the Women Development and Social Welfare Department of West Bengal Government. It was initiated in 2011. Its goal is to ensure that girls study regularly to a minimum of H.S. level in the rural and urban areas. The secondary goal is to stop the cruel prospect of girls becoming school dropouts and victims of child marriage. Unmarried girls of 13 to 18 years of age will get an annual scholarship of ₹ 500 each if they continue with their school education. All unmarried girls of 18 to 19 years of age will get a one-time scholarship of ₹25000. And to our pleasant surprise, within a very short period this project has been able to reduce the gender bias as well as the number of school dropouts.
Yours lovingly,
Indrani
16. Write a letter to your pen friend about the festivals of Bengal.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Alejandro,
I have received your letter. From your letter, I have learnt about La Tomatina, celebrated in August. This kind of festival is celebrated in Bengal too. Here it is Dol or the festival of colours. It is celebrated in springtime.
Besides Dol, many other festivals are celebrated here. On the first day of the Bengali almanac we observe Haal Khata and Ganesh Puja. On this day customers are entertained by shopkeepers. In the rainy season we celebrate the Rath Yatra. People of all ages pull the rope of the chariot of Lord Jagannath. For us, autumn is the season of festivals. Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Laxmi Puja, Jagadhatri Puja etc. are observed during this season. Usually we all wear new clothes then. Besides, Muslims celebrate Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Christmas as well as New Year’s Day are observed in our state amid fun and frolic. So, it is said that the Bengalis celebrate thirteen festivals in twelve months. Apart from religious festivals, people here celebrate other festivals like Rabindra Jayanti (the birthday of Tagore). Independence Day, Republic Day etc. And for students like me, there is a festival called Saraswati Puja. On this day we all worship Saraswati, the goddess of learning.
Please come to Kolkata during the festive season and feel the true spirit of vibrant Bengal.
With love,
Your Kolkatan,
Pinaki
17. Write a letter ( in about 100 words) to your friend about the benefits of reading a good newspaper everyday. Use the following points:
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Tapas,
From mom’s letter I have learnt that you do not like reading a newspaper. Instead, you are interested in watching TV programmes. But this is not a good habit. Benefits of reading a good newspaper daily are many. A good newspaper gives us many important pieces of information regularly. Here we learn about currents and cross currents of political and economic affairs, ups and downs in the playing field, latest discoveries of scientists etc. Besides, by reading a newspaper we may increase our vocabulary. A habit of reading also builds up. And, if you are interested about gossips and news of the tinseltown, then also you I have to read a newspaper daily.
So, to make your mornings more meaningful start reading a good newspaper from tomorrow.
With love,
Yours ever,
Arun
18. Write a letter to your younger brother living in a boarding house asking him to take preventive measures at the outbreak of dengue (within 100 words). You may use the following points:
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Brother,
From the newspaper reports I have learnt that dengue has broken out in the area of your boarding house. However, you need not be panicked due to this. By taking a few simple steps, you may keep dengue at bay. You must keep the rooms and premises of the boarding house neat and clean. Don’t allow garbage and stagnant water in the premises. Don’t forget to use mosquito net while going to bed. Apply mosquito guard oil all over your body, especially at night. When you go out, put on full sleeved shirt and full pants. But remember, all your efforts will end in smoke if the people in your neighbourhood won’t follow this guideline. So, you must start awareness campaign in the locality. It will make your efforts full proof, at least to some extent.
With love,
Lovingly yours,
Dada
19. Write a letter to your friend describing your visit to a place of historical importance.
Own address ………….
Date ……………………..
Dear Kunal,
You will be delighted to know that last winter I got a chance to visit Delhi, a place of historical importance. Delhi offers a multitude of interesting places. In old Delhi, there are attractions like the Red Fort, Moti Masjid, and Qutab Minar. My parents were with me. We went to Raj Ghat and Shantivan. We also paid a visit to the notable attractions in New Delhi that include the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb and the Purana Quila built by Humayun. We visited all these places in a tourist bus. I really enjoyed the trip very much.
With love and best wishes,
Yours ever,
Nagen
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