Formal Letters
- Write an application to your class teacher, requesting him to grant you sick leave.
- You are Raj/Riya, residing at 49/A-Basant Kunj, Indore. Write a letter to the executive engineer of MPEB complaining about the frequent breakdown of electricity in your area.
- You are Abhishek Saxena, residing at 54, DIG Colony, Indore. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining against the nuisance caused by loudspeakers in your locality.
- Write a formal invitation letter to the students of your school to attend the career counselling programme to be held in your school on IIT-JEE and NEET.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, expressing your concern over the increase in the rate of road accidents, rash driving and suggesting ways to control over the accidents. Give possible solutions.
Informal Letters
- You are Manu/Meera, resident of Ashoka Society, Bhopal. Write a letter to your friend to invite him/her to spend summer vacations with you.
- You are Pradeep Sharma, residing at 45, M.P. Nagar, Ujjain. Write a letter to your friend advising him to study English, Maths, General Knowledge and Reasoning for competitive examination.
- You are Saurabh/Sunita, write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend elder sister’s marriage going to be held in May 2024
- Write a letter to your sister explaining her about the importance of hobbies.
Letter Writing is an important part of the Class 11th and 12th English syllabus for the MP Board. It is included in the writing section of the exam and carries good marks. Students are required to write formal or informal letters depending on the question.
🔵 Types of Letters for MP Board Class 11th & 12th
1. Formal Letters
These are written for official purposes, such as:
- Application for leave
- Complaint letters
- Letter to the editor
- Letters to school/college authorities
Format of a Formal Letter:
Your Address
Date
Receiver’s Address
Subject: [Main Purpose]
Salutation (e.g., Sir/Madam)
Body of the Letter:
→ Introduction
→ Main Content (Reason/Details)
→ Conclusion (Request/Action Needed)
Closing: Yours faithfully / sincerely
Signature
Name
2. Informal Letters
These are personal letters written to friends or family members.
Topics can include:
- Congratulating someone
- Telling about an event
- Sharing experiences
Format of an Informal Letter:
Your Address
Date
Salutation (e.g., Dear Friend / Dear Uncle)
Body of the Letter:
→ Opening (greeting, how are you, etc.)
→ Main content (reason for writing)
→ Ending (best wishes, take care, etc.)
Closing: Yours lovingly / affectionately
Name
✏️ Tips for Letter Writing
- Stick to the correct format.
- Keep the language clear and formal (for formal letters).
- Be brief but informative.
- Focus on grammar, punctuation, and sentence formation.
📘 Common Letter Topics (MP Board)
🔹Formal Letter Topics:
- Application for leave due to illness.
- Complaint to the postmaster about irregular delivery.
- Letter to editor about pollution problem.
- Application for character certificate.
- Request for issuing transfer certificate.
🔹Informal Letter Topics:
- Letter to friend describing annual function in school.
- Letter to cousin about your study plans.
- Letter to father requesting money for books.
- Letter to brother advising him to avoid bad company.