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Date: 11.11.

2021 Period- Vth


Class: 6TH
Subject: English Grammar

INFORMAL LETTER
INFORMAL LETTER

What is informal letter?

Informal letters are written to close


acquaintances of the writer, their
friends, family, relatives, etc. Since they
are written to close relations the letters
have an informal and personal tone.
NOTES
1.Before you do anything, read the question(s) carefully and find out the
following:
who you are writing to
why you are writing
what you are writing about
2. When you have worked out what the purpose of your letter is, you should be
able to work out what kind of style you will need to use. In this case it will be
informal writing style.
3. Even in informal writing, there is a good range of language which can be
used: conditional sentences, a range of perfect and continuous tenses,
indirect questions etc.
4. Use linking words.
5. And make sure that your reply answers any questions that you were asked
in the task and take into account any additional information that you have
been told to mention.
Sender’s address

Date

Dear ……….

You may have more than 2 paragraphs, Depending on who the recipient is you will you varying levels of informality.

It is generally accepted that in informal letters contracted forms can be used: can’t instead of can not: haven’t
instead of have not etc.

You may also use a more colloquial language register – a chatty tone that you might use in speech/mild slang words.

Punctuation can be less formal: exclamation mark! used to signify shock or a joke; dashes – instead of commas;
brackets used to separate additional ideas/references…!
Degree of intimacy with the recipient will determine the way you sign off: Best wishes/ kind regards

Yours truly / With love…


INFORMAL LETTER
Q1. Write a letter to your sister congratulating her on success in the examination

32 modal town
Noida
U.P. 226002

11 November 2021

Dear astha
I am very happy to know that you have passed the secondary school certificate (S.S.C)
examination with credit. You got the first division in the examination. I congratulate you
on your brilliant success. I am sending you the gift of a wrist watch. May you succeed in
every sphere of life. With best wishes

Your lovingly
yogesh
HOME ASSIGNMENT

Ques 2. Write a letter to your friend inviting him to a


picnic at city lake, Udaipur.

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