Skip to main content
Chapter 3 of 24
Chapter Summary

Informal Letter

ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

Summary of Informal Letter for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

41 questions40 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Informal Letter? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for chapter summary and more.

1,000+ Class 9 students started this chapter today

A labeled diagram illustrating the 'Box Type Format' for an informal letter, showing the placement of sender's address, date, salutation, body, subscription, and sender's name, aligned to the left mar
Super Tutor

Super Tutor has 5+ illustrations like this for Informal Letter alone — flashcards, concept maps, and step-by-step visuals.

See them all

Overview

Informal letters are written to family members and friends in a warm, personal style. They are used to share news, feelings, experiences, advice, and encouragement. A clear format, a suitable opening, a polite closing, and the right tone make the letter complete and effective.

Key Concepts

Informal or friendly letters are letters

Informal or friendly letters are letters that are written to family members and friends. The language used in these letters is informal and personal.

There are two acceptable formats

There are two acceptable formats: Box Type Format and Traditional Format. Only one format should be used in a letter.

The sender's address must be written

The sender's address must be written in full. Road and street names should not be abbreviated.

The date is written in date

The date is written in date-month-year format. Acceptable forms include 25th February 20xx, 25th Feb, 20xx, 25.2.20xx, and 25/2/20xx.

The salutation depends on the person

The salutation depends on the person being addressed. Examples include My dear Mother, My dear Father, My dear Grandmother, My dear Ashok, and My dear

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what informal letters are and when they are used
  • Learn the two acceptable letter formats and avoid mixing them
  • Use the correct sender's address, date, salutation, and subscription
  • Write the body so that all three parts of the question are answered clearly
  • Maintain an informal but polite tone with correct language

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Informal Letter for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Informal Letter include Informal Letter Components Overview, Informal Letter Writing - Complete Overview, Components of Informal Letter Writing. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Informal Letter — ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 41 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

For serious students

Get the full Informal Letter chapter — for free.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer.