Formal Letter — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer
Summary of Formal Letter for ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer. Part of the ICSE Class 10 English Language - Archer syllabus.
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A formal letter is a carefully written letter used for official communication. It is written in a polite, clear, and respectful tone. The format must be correct, the language must remain formal, and the purpose should be stated directly at the beginning. Common uses include complaints, requests, app
Key Concepts
A formal letter can be written
A formal letter can be written in either Box Type Format or Traditional Format. Only one format should be followed in a letter, and the two formats sh
The sender's address must be written
The sender's address must be written in full. Abbreviations are not accepted. The PIN code may be included, but it is optional.
The date should be written
The date should be written in day-month-year format, and the month should be spelt out in full. Example: 27th April 20xx.
The person to whom the letter
The person to whom the letter is written should be addressed by full official designation and full address without abbreviations.
The salutation should be formal
The salutation should be formal. 'Dear Sir' or 'Dear Madam' should be used. 'Dear Sir/Madam' is not recommended.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and purpose of a formal letter
- Learn the two acceptable formats of a formal letter
- Use the correct sender's address, date, recipient's designation, salutation, subscription, and name
- Write the body of the letter in a formal and brief way
- Avoid common mistakes in format and language
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