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Block Type Format

Own address and date on the left top corner.
Recipient’s name and designation.
The subject appears on the left side below the recipient’s address.

Salutation or greeting is on the left side. For example: Dear Sir, Sir or Respected Sir.
The first line begins with a formal start and in the first two/three lines the subject is
explained.

The main parts are the points in which the issues are explained in precise but effective
language.
The closing line is mentioned.
Subscription, the sender’s name, and signature are mentioned on the left bottom corner,
just below the main body of the letter. For example: Yours faithfully.

Informal Letter

You are Prachi Singh. Write a letter to your friend congratulating her on her success in the
examination.

Apartment No. 24
Rajgiri Hills

New Delhi 1100XX

24 August 20XX

Dear Nikita,

I hope you are doing well. I am very pleased to hear the happy news
of your brilliant success in the Senior Secondary Examination with
distinction in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Please accept my
hearty congratulations. My parents are also pleased to hear the news.
Please convey our congratulations to your parents as well.

Your hardwork and systematic study has received its reward, and you
Writing Skills very creditable, and I am sure you will get a scholarship.
have brought credit to your school and family. Your success is indeed

Yours lovingly,

Prachi Singh

Formal Letter

You are Rajeev Arora. Write a letter to the editor of a daily newspaper, about the misuse and
poor maintenance of the public park in your locality.

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