Formal and Informal Letter Writing: ICSE Class 10 Format & Samples

Letters can be broadly classified into 2 types:

• Formal / Business / Official letters
• Informal letters

Letter writing in ICSE exam carries a maximum of 10 marks:

• Proper layout: 2.5 marks
• Subject matter: 2.5 marks
• Expression: 5 marks

Proper layout: Depending on whether it is a formal or informal letter, the letter needs to be written in the right format. The format is different for informal and formal letters.

Subject matter: How effectively have you covered the subject? The communication should be brief and relevant to the subject.

Expression: Keep the following in mind:

• The letter needs to have a nice introduction and concluding sentence.
• It should be nicely structured and should flow in a logical manner, by dividing the subject matter into paragraphs.
• You should communicate using simple and direct language.

Academic Questions

Question: Write a letter to your cousin brother telling him how you are spending your time during the lockdown due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Question: Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of your city, informing him about the garbage-piling up in your colony, requesting him to help the residents of your colony.

Question: Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about the student exchange program in your school.

Question: Write a letter to your cousin asking him/her the prospects of taking up undergraduate studies abroad. Mention the stream you would like to pursue. List out other questions that will help you garner information.

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