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Informal Letter — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 9 · English Language - Archer

Informal Letter revision notes for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Meaning and Purpose, Letter Format.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning and Purpose

  • Informal or friendly letters are letters that are written to family members and friends.
  • The language used in these letters is informal and personal.
  • A friendly letter is used for sharing news, feelings, encouragement, thanks, or experiences.
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2. Letter Format

  • There are two acceptable letter formats and the two must not be mixed.
  • The two acceptable formats are Box Type Format and Traditional Format.
  • The sender's address must be written in full.
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3. Salutation, Subscription, and Date

  • A friendly letter is only written to a specific set of people: Mother, Father, Parents, Grandmother, Grandfather, Grandparents, Siblings or cousins, Near relatives, and Friends.
  • For siblings or cousins, first names are used without mentioning the relationship.
  • Accepted salutations include My dear Mother, My dear Father, My dear Grandmother, My dear Grandfather, My dear Ashok, and My dear Firoz.
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4. Body of the Letter

  • The body of the letter must answer three distinct parts of the given question.
  • Each response must be expressed in at least two separate words.
  • All the question words couched in the given statement must be answered.

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Key Concepts

Informal or friendly letters are lettersThere are two acceptable formatsThe sender's address must be writtenThe date is written in dateThe salutation depends on the person

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Informal Letter for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer?
Key topics in Informal Letter include Meaning and Purpose, Letter Format, Salutation, Subscription, and Date, Body of the Letter. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Informal Letter for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on Informal Letter. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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