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Aasha : She said before leaving that she would come late it was today is the last day of her dance
practice. Would you like to leave a message?
Saima : Yes. Please, tell her that tomorrow’s dance competition has been postponed by the
principal, and now it will happen next month.
Aasha : I’ll convey your message as soon as she comes back.

Saima : Thank you, auntie. Bye.
On the basis of the above conversation, write a short message on behalf of Shelley’s mother as she
has to go out for shopping.

Letter Writing

A letter is a type of conversation of written or typed texts. It is an easy means of
communication. The art of letter writing is very important as every educated person may
have to write a letter some day to convey his or her thoughts to others. So it is necessary to
know how to write a clear and legible letter.

Informal Letter
Informal letters are letters which we write to our friends or relatives with whom we share
a personal relationship.

Read this letter written by Rajeev to his friend Anuj, inviting him to spend a day with him.

D-105, Unitech Apartments
Sender’s Gautam Budha Enclave
Address
Bhopal-4620XX

Date 24 July 20XX

Salutation Dear Anuj,

We have not met ever since my father got transferred to this city, and
now I am missing you a lot. I would be glad if you could come and
spend a day with me next week. Tell me the day convenient to you, so
that I could also telephone Anmol to join us.

Writing Skills prepare a delicious lunch whenever you and Anmol come.
Body of
I have got a video game which I know none of us has ever played. I am
sure we will have a really good time playing it. Mom has promised to
the letter

Do write soon that you will come or make a call. I am eagerly waiting
for your reply.

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Sender’s Yours sincerely,
Rajeev
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