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Step-by-step answers for all textbook questions in this chapter
1. Informal Letter
Use for: Writing to a friend, cousin, or relative.
[Your address]
[City, PIN]
[Date]
Dear [Friend's name],
[Opening paragraph — reason for writing]
[Second paragraph — main content]
[Third paragraph — closing thoughts, asking about them]
Your loving friend,
[Your name]
Example opening lines:
- "I was delighted to receive your letter last week."
- "I hope this letter finds you in good health."
- "I wanted to share some exciting news with you."
Example closing lines:
- "I look forward to hearing from you soon."
- "Do write back and tell me your news."
- "Give my regards to your family."
2. Formal Letter — Request
Use for: Writing to principal, editor, or any official.
[Your name]
[Your address]
[Date]
To,
[Designation of receiver]
[Name of institution / organisation]
[Address]
Subject: [Brief subject in one line]
Respected Sir/Madam,
[Opening — who you are and why you are writing]
[Main body — details of your request with reasons]
[Closing — polite request to consider your application]
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Your name]
[Class and section]
3. Formal Letter — Complaint
Use for: Complaints to editor, shopkeeper, municipality, etc.
[Your name]
[Address]
[Date]
To,
The Editor / The [Designation]
[Name of newspaper or organisation]
[Address]
Subject: Complaint regarding [issue]
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to bring to your attention a serious problem that affects [who is affected].
[Describe the problem in 2–3 sentences with specific details]
I kindly request that immediate steps be taken to resolve this matter.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Your name]
4. Essay Writing
Structure:
| Paragraph | Content |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Define the topic; hook sentence; mention what you will cover |
| Body Para 1 | First main point with example |
| Body Para 2 | Second main point with example |
| Conclusion | Summary; your opinion or call to action |
Opening hooks:
- A quote: "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." — Joseph Addison
- A question: "Have you ever thought about how much music changes your mood?"
- A surprising fact: "Humans spend nearly one-third of their lives sleeping."
High-scoring transitions:
- To add: Furthermore, In addition, Moreover
- To contrast: However, On the other hand, Nevertheless
- To conclude: In conclusion, To sum up, Therefore
5. Story Writing
Structure: 1. Setting — introduce time, place, character 2. Rising action — the problem or challenge begins 3. Climax — the most exciting or difficult moment 4. Resolution — the problem is solved 5. Moral / Reflection — what we learn
Useful phrases:
- "Once upon a time…" (avoid — too basic)
- Better: "On a rainy Monday morning…" / "Deep in an ancient forest…"
- Climax transition: "Just when all hope seemed lost…"
- Resolution: "From that day on, [character] never forgot the lesson…"
6. Report Writing
Use for: School events, club meetings, nature trips.
[Heading: e.g., REPORT ON ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR]
Date: [Date]
Venue: [Place]
Reported by: [Your name / Class]
[Opening: one sentence about the event]
[Para 1: What happened — sequence of events]
[Para 2: Key highlights and participation details]
[Closing: outcome or conclusion]
7. Notice Writing
Use for: School announcements, meetings, events.
[SCHOOL NAME]
NOTICE
Date: [Date]
[HEADING IN CAPITALS]
[Body — who, what, when, where, any requirements]
[Issued by — Name, Designation]
Common Mistakes in Writing
- ❌ Starting every sentence with "I" in an essay — vary sentence structure.
- ❌ No paragraphing — always divide into clear paragraphs.
- ❌ Wrong format for formal letters — never use "Dear Friend" in a formal letter.
- ❌ Too short (under 100 words) — aim for the word count guideline.
- ❌ No subject line in formal letters — always include it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main formats are: informal letter, formal letter (request and complaint), descriptive essay, narrative essay, story writing, and report writing. Know all of them.