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Writing Skills: Letter Writing — NCERT Solutions

CBSE · Class 11 · English

NCERT Solutions for Writing Skills: Letter Writing, CBSE Class 11 English: 5 textbook questions solved step by step. Covers Activities.

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Activities

1You have not received your Roll Number card for the Class XII examination. Write a letter to the Registrar, Examination Branch, CBSE asking for it.Show solution

CBSE
[Your Address]
[Date]

The Registrar
Examination Branch
CBSE
[City]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a student of Class XII and have not yet received my Roll Number card for the examination. I am worried because the examination date is approaching.

I request you to kindly look into the matter and issue my Roll Number card at the earliest. Please let me know if any further details or documents are required from my side.

I shall be grateful for your prompt action.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

2Write a letter to the President, Residents' Welfare Association of your locality suggesting some measures that could be taken for solving the problem of water scarcity and conserving water.Show solution

[Your Address]
[Date]

The President
Residents' Welfare Association
[Locality Name]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to the serious problem of water scarcity in our locality. It has become difficult for residents to manage their daily needs because water is supplied irregularly and in insufficient quantity.

To solve this problem and conserve water, I would like to suggest a few measures. Rainwater harvesting should be introduced in all buildings. Water leaks in public pipelines should be repaired immediately. The use of water for washing roads and vehicles should be restricted. Residents should be encouraged to use buckets instead of showers and to reuse water wherever possible. Awareness drives can also be organised to teach people the importance of saving water.

I hope the Association will take quick and effective steps in this regard.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

3Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on the deteriorating law and order situation in your city.Show solution

[Your Address]
[Date]

The Editor
[Name of Newspaper]
[City]

Dear Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to express my concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in our city. Cases of theft, robbery, eve-teasing and street violence have increased alarmingly. Citizens, especially women and the elderly, feel unsafe after dark.

The police presence in vulnerable areas should be increased and patrolling must become stricter. CCTV cameras should be installed at important public places. Quick action against offenders is necessary to build public confidence. At the same time, people must be made aware of their responsibility to report suspicious activities promptly.

I hope the authorities will take immediate and serious steps to restore peace and safety in the city.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

4Write a letter to your friend narrating your experiences in a rescue operation.

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5Write a letter to the Editor of a magazine describing a dance performance you have seen or an art gallery you have visited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Writing Skills: Letter Writing for CBSE Class 11 English?
Key topics in Writing Skills: Letter Writing include Meaning and Types of Letters, Parts and Format of a Formal Letter, Salutations and Complimentary Closes, Informal Letters. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
Are these NCERT Solutions for Writing Skills: Letter Writing free?
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How should I revise Writing Skills: Letter Writing for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 55 practice questions on Writing Skills: Letter Writing. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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