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21 21 Letter Writing
Letter writing is the most common means of communication. We need to write to
friends, relatives, teachers, principal, etc.
When you write a letter, you usually give the following information.
1. Sender’s address (left top corner).
2. Date.
3. Salutation: It is a great word, mostly as dear. It is written just after
the date.
4. The first sentence of the letter should be a starter line. There are
various ways of beginning a letter. Some examples are: I am happy
to, or I take this opportunity to, or It is long time I heard of, or Let
me draw your attention to _____________.
5. After this, the main message of the letter should be written in simple
sentences.
6. The letter should be given an end by a finish line: I hope
_____________ or I look forward to _____________.
7. The letter should end with an appropriate valediction, i.e. a gesture,
like Yours sincerely or Yours faithfully (in application) or Yours
lovingly/obediently.
8. At the end, write your name and sign it off.
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