WBBSE 9th Class English Solutions Chapter – 3 Letter Writing

Though letter-writing is going to be a forgotten art in the age of computer, internet and mobile phone, its artistic value is too much.

1. Private letter-Private letters or personal letters are those, written to friends, relatives etc. Social letters, letters of invitation may be also called private letter.
2. Official letter-Official letters are always such letters where some strict rules must be maintained. Some decorums are also maintained.
   So, official letters may be letters of application, letters of complaint, letters to the editor etc.

WORKED-OUT EXAMPLES

Address…………..

Date……………….

My dear Rakesh,

Hope you are well. For a long time we are unable to meet each other. But don’t think I have forgotten you even for a moment. At the time of enjoyment I miss you very much. Last Monday I went with my friends to see a movie in a cinema hall for the first time in my life. It was ‘Kabir Singh’ acted by Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Nikita Dutta. I had heard about the film a lot. Now I got the chance to watch it. It’s a great pleasure for three hours. Everything is praiseworthy, the acting, the plot of the story and its perfect presentation. I was charmed. More when we meet. Take care of yourself and your study.

Your friend

Rohit

2. Write a letter to your brother telling him why he should not use mobile phone thoughtlessly.

My dear Sudhin,

With God’s blessings, hope you are well. Your college and hostel life has just begun. I think you have adjusted yourself well with the new atmosphere. You have got a new mobile phone from our parents. That’s very good. Now you will be able to communicate with everyone easily. But be alert. Sometimes mobile phone becomes an addiction and the means of ill-use. Then it will hamper your studies. So, use it

only when you really need it. I believe, you can well understand what I mean to say.

With love,

Your brother,

Sayantan

My dear Brother,

Hope, with the blessings of God, you are well in your hostel. I know, you are carrying on your preparation for the examination with full concentration. At the same time, keep watch on your health. It is very vital. Try to rise early from bed. It maintains both the physical and mental fitness. Rising early from bed, try to walk gently for half an hour at least. The fresh wind of the morning is charming. In addition to that, in the early morning, the wind remains free from most of the polluting elements. Walking will help you to get over the problem of indigestion. also helps you to concentrate on your study much more. So, please keep in mind my words and look forward.

With love,

Your elder brother,

Anubhav

Dear Somnath,

In your last letter you have written that you are so proud of your mother tongue that you do not feel any urge in learning English.

I myself, however, feel that you should learn English at least for a number of practical reasons. English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Even in countries where English is not an official language, it is often used as a lingua franca. So, English may open up more opportunities for you. It will make you more desirable to employers. It gives you access to internet. Last but not the least, the world’s highest-grossing movies are made in English and so, learning English allows you to get more from popular culture.

Hence without any further delay, start learning English. No more today.

with love,

Yours ever,

Krishna Sayanti

The Headmaster,

XYZ School,

CG Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata

Sub: Prayer for a Character Certificate

Sir,

This is to inform you that I, Subhomoy Das, a student of class-IX of your school, want a character certificate from you. I want to get a membership of the British Council Library. According to their rules, to get a membership a character certificate is needed.

So, kindly issue me a certificate with the help of which I shall be able to obtain my membership. This membership will help me a lot in my studies.

I am confident about your help and assistance.

With regards,

Yours obediently,

Subhomoy Das

Class-IX

Roll No. 12

The Headmistress,

Bali Girls’ High School,

Bali, Howrah

Sub: Prayer to open a school canteen

Madam,

With due respect, I, Rumpa Sadhukhan, want to appeal to you on behalf of all the students of our school to open a canteen in our school premises. I think you will consider our appeal. As it is a girls’ school, we have to abide by some special rules and regulations. We have to spend the total school time in school area. Sometimes it is not possible for us to bring tiffin for various reasons and then it becomes tough for us to continue classes. With a canteen, those problems will be solved easily. We are waiting for your early consideration.

With regards,

Yours obediently,

Rumpa Sadhukhan

Class- IX

Roll No. 23

The Headmaster,

Jodhpur Park Boys’ School,

Kolkata

Sub: Application for Transfer Certificate

Sir,

With due respect, I would like to inform you that I am a student of class IX of your school. My father’s job is transferable and recently he has been transferred to Asansol. As my family is going there, I also have to go there with them. In such a situation it is not possible for me to continue my study from this school.

To get admission in a new school, I have to submit the transfer certificate. I, therefore, pray to you to issue me a transfer certificate for that purpose. Awaiting your kind consideration.

With regards,

Yours obediently,

Subhendu Barman

Class-IX, Section-A

Roll No- 12

The Headmistress,

Liluah Girls’ High School,

Liluah, Howrah.

Sub: Application for student concession

Madam,

I beg to state that I, Rumpa Gupta, belong to a very poor family. My father is the only earning member of the family. He is a daily wage-earner. His monthly income is not more than three thousand rupees. In such a situation it is extremely difficult for me to continue with my studies.

I shall be highly obliged if you kindly grant me full student concession. Then I shall be able to continue my studies. I have great confidence on your kind consideration. With regards,

Yours obediently,

Rumpa Gupta

Class-IX

Roll No – 34

The Headmistress,

Pursurah Girls’ High School,

Pursurah, Hooghly

Sub: Prayer for a half-day leave

Madam,

With due respect, I, Mridula Banerjee, a student of class- IX, want to pray for a half-day leave today. I have been suffering for a long time. I have consulted the doctor. I have been taking medicine according to his prescription. Today I shall have to go for check up.

If you please grant me a half-day leave then I can go with my father to the doctor. I think you will understand my need and grant me my prayer.

With regards,

Yours obediently,

Mridula Banerjee

Class-IX, Sec-A

Roll No. – 12

To

The Headmistress,

Beltala Girls’ High School,

Kolkata

Sub: Prayer to grant sick leave

Madam,

With due respect, I would like to inform you that, I, Mita Guha, am a student of class IX of your school. About two weeks ago on 14 December, 20XX, unfortunately I broke my leg. I was admitted to a hospital and operated on. The doctor advised me to take rest at least for fifteen days. So for those days I could not attend the school. Now I want to pray to you to kindly grant me leave of absence for those days. Medical reports are attached to the application. I hope you will keep my request. Thank you.

Yours obediently,

Mita Guha

Class- IX, Roll-33

Date: 30.10.20XX

The Librarian,

Jangalpara Kheali Sangha Library,

Jangalpara, Hooghly

Sub: Prayer to buy some new books

Sir,

With due respect, I, Arya Ganguly, want to bring to your notice that I am a member of your library. We, students are quite satisfied with your collection of story and reference books. Presently I have a suggestion regarding reference books. It would be a huge benefit for the students like us, if the number of class-wise reference books is increased. I am ready to provide you a suggestive list of such necessary books.

Hope, you will consider my prayer and do the needful.

Thanking you,

Your faithfully,

Arya Ganguly

To

The Postmaster,

Champadanga Post Office, Champadanga, Hooghly

Sub: Loss of an important letter

Sir,

With due respect I want to inform you that I have not got an important letter addressed to me from Institute of English, Kolkata. This was a letter of interview for a six months’ course in that institution. As I have gathered information, they dropped the letter no less than 15 days ago. In a normal situation I should have got the letter within 4-5 days. But until now the said letter is missing. It has not reached me.

Hope you will be helpful enough so that I can get the letter soon.

Thank you.

Your faithfully,

Samir Baran De

Courtpara Champadanga

Hooghly-712401

Date: 31.07.20XX

The Officer-in-charge,

Tarakeswar Police Station,

Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Sub: Reporting the Loss of Mark Sheet

With due respect, I, Sri Haripada Biswas, want to bring to your notice that unfortunately I have lost my class-VIII mark sheet. It happened in the morning today, December 13, 20XX, while I was going to the Photocopy centre at Tarakeswar bus stand. I have searched a lot but cannot recover it. I am at present a student of class-IX of Tarakeswar High School. In such a situation, I pray for your help.

Please take a note in the general diary about the loss. If I can find out the mark sheet with your help I shall be grateful to you.

I have every belief on your kind consideration. Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Haripada Biswas

Sarada Palli

Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Dated: 13.10.20XX

The Block Rationing Officer,

Arambagh Block,

Arambagh, Hooghly

Sub: Application for a New Ration Card

Sir,

With due respect, I, Sri Hemanta Mondal, a resident of Arambagh Block Para want to pray to you for issuing a new ration card in my name. It should have been done earlier but somehow, I am bit late to pray. At present I am 15 years old. I have come to know the value of a ration card. In future it will be needed for any kind of official dealings. All the other members of my family have their ration cards. I am enclosing the details of our family with address and my own birth certificate and a certificate issued by the local Panchayat member. I think those are enough to prove my identity.

I expect every kind of cooperation from you. Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

Hemanta Mondal

C/o. Bivash Mondal

23, Block Para

Arambagh, Hooghly

Dated : 23.10.20XX

To The Editor,

The Times of India,

Kolkata 700091

Sub: Flare-up of violence against women in our country

Sir,

Kindly allow me some space in the esteemed column of your well-circulated daily to air my concern about the sudden outburst of violence against women in India.

In our country deities like Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati and the like are worshipped with great fervour. It is true. It is also equally true that violence against women is going up here day by day. Dowry deaths, bride burning, wife battering, molestations, acid attacks, female infanticide, etc. are rife. This kind of violence, both physical and emotional, can only be stopped if women are duly empowered. They themselves should understand all their rights and benefits. An editorial on this issue is most welcome

Yours faithfully,

Lake Town, Kolkata

Dated: 26 Sept. 20XX

To

The Editor,

The Telegraph,

6, Prafulla Sarkar Street,

Kolkata – 700001

Sub: Problem of Child labour in India

Sir,

Kindly allow me some space in the esteemed column of your well-circulated daily to express my concern about the problem of child labour in India.

In the post-pandemic period, the problem of child labour has become one of the gravest maladies. It deprives children from daily school and the comfort they should get. But for many poor families, children are compelled to be labourers just because their earnings only run their families. It is harmful for his or her health-physical, mental, spiritual and moral. It thwarts his or her social development.

The Government must think seriously to put an end to this problem.

An editorial on this issue is most welcome.

Yours faithfully,

Ishika Roy

Kasba

Dated: 27 Sept. 20XX

To

The Editor,

The Times of India,

Kolkata – 700091

Sub: Newspapers shun their true responsibility

Sir,

Newspapers is cited as the most relied-upon source. Internet may be a distant second to newspapers in terms of widespread use and value. But newspaper houses seem to be corrupt and troubled institutics in our country nowadays. Corrupt not so much in the sense that they accept bribe, but in a symbiotic sense. Newspapers fail to do what they claim to do, what they should do, and what society expects them to do. The newspaper houses, the political parties and the big business houses are entwined in a vicious circle of mutual manipulation, myth making and self-interest. As a result, biased stories are published and most of the space is left for commercial advertisements. Hope, your esteemed daily will try its best to distance itself from the symbiotic web of lies.

Thank you.

Dated – 15.09.20XX

To

The Editor,

The Times of India,

Kolkata 700091

Sub: Article published in your daily on 20 Sept. 20XX about the outbreak of Degue

From the article published in your esteemed daily on 20 Sept. 20XX, we have learnt that dengue-malaria double infection poses new challenge for doctors. At a time when the number of dengue patients is rising at a scary pace, physicians have started coming across cases of dual dengue and malaria infection.

If a person is bitten by both aldes aegypti and anopheles mosquito, then he or she can get infected by both dengue and malaria. In such a case the risk of platelet drop is higher. The obvious cause behind it is thrombocytopenia. A patient with double infection is at extra risk and demands increased monitoring. Double infection severely affects liver and increases chances of hepatitis.

People should be more alert and the civic authority must be more active to save citizens from mosquito bite. An editorial on this issue is most welcome. Thanking you,

Dated 22.09.20XX

To

The Editor,

The Telegraph,

6, Prafulla Sarkar Street,

Kolkata – 700001

Sub: Misuse of local park by dumping wastes Sir,

Sir,

Through the esteemed column of your well circulated daily I wish to air my grievance against the misuse of a local park in our ward no. XX.

The resident’s apathy coupled with the local administration’s indifference has turned the public park at C.I.T. Road locality here into a dumping ground. Heaps of garbage can be seen surrounding the park from all sides. A beautiful park, which elderly citizens would use, has now been inhabited by rodents and dogs that fed on garbage. In your newspaper we have learnt that the dumping yard in Domlur in Bengaluru was converted into the Ajja-Ajji Park. But here in Kolkata, what was once a serene green space for senior citizens in ward no. XX has now been turned into a black spot and dumping ground.

Unless awareness is created among residents, no cleanliness drive would change the picture. Besides, the municipal authority should have a proper waste disposal method where auto tippers collect garbage regularly. An editorial on this issue is most welcome.

Dated 09.09.20XX

Sub: Rise of Selfie-deaths in India

Sir,

Kindly allow me some space in the esteemed column of your well-circulated daily to air my concern over the emerging problem of selfie-deaths.

It is a matter of great concern that India has now become the world capital of selfie-deaths. Majority of the so-called ‘killfies’ were caused by drowning, being hit by a train or a car, or falling from a great height. Most of them, killed while taking a selfie, were below the age of 30. It is now clear that in a country still operating under a strict class hierarchy, taking and posting selfies to social media is considered a way for people to promote themselves, boost their confidence and express themselves.

This can only be stopped by vigorous public awareness campaign.

An editorial on this issue is most welcome.

Dated 25 Sept, 20XX

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