Letter writing:

This topic tests a candidate’s ability to precisely and effectively communicate with the person to whom the letter is addressed. There are different kinds of letters asked in the exam. For examples, there are personal letters and formal letters. The form of each letter is determined by its kind. For example, personal letters are written in a friendly tone. Formal letters, on the other hand, are written in a formal style.

What is a Formal letter: If you’re writing to a Bank Manager, any government official, dignitary, academic official or anyone else with whom you hope to have a professional relationship, the letter should be formal.

What is an Informal letter: If you’re writing to your friend, to your relatives, a co-worker, a distant or elderly relative, the letter should probably be informal.

Key points you need to keep in mind before writing a letter in exam –

Format of the letter: In order to fetch good marks in descriptive test, the letter should be written in correct format. An examiner always looks at whether the letter is written in the correct format and gives marks accordingly.

Below is the correct format of letter writing –

ABC

A – Wing,

Sector 16, A

Film City, Noida

Pin Code -201301

Date: July 18, 2016

To,

The Branch Manager,

State Bank of India

Sector 16, Noida

Subject: ______________.

Dear Sir,

Body: Write your message here.

Yours faithfully

ABC

Note:

(i) Everything should be written on the left hand side (left aligned).

(ii) If you’re writing a formal letter, you can use “Dear Sirs,” “Dear Madams,” or “Dear Sirs/Madams.” “Respected Sirs/Madams”.

(iii) If you’re writing an informal letter, you can use “Dear” or “Hello,” as well as more informal greetings such as “Hi” or “Hey.”

(iv) During exam, you need not to mention your original name in the letter. You can use ABC or XYZ in place of your name.