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A letter is one person’s written message to another pertaining to some matter of
common concern.

There are two types of letters.

Formal Letters Informal Letters

G Formal letters are written for official or professional communication. They are
usually written in the third person, however, for business letters, first person is

used.

G Informal letters are used for casual or personal communication. There are

fewer formatting rules for informal letters than formal letters.

Following are some examples of formal and informal letters. Read them carefully:

FORMAL LETTERS

1. An application to the Principal of your school asking for leave for two days

as you have to attend a function at your home.

The Principal
MM Public School

New Delhi

Date : 15th July, 20____

Subject: Leave application to attend family function.

Respected Madam,

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My family has arranged a family function on 25 July and my whole family is
going to attend that function. So, I will not be able to attend my classes on
those days. So, kindly grant me leave for two days. I will be very thankful to

you for this kindness.

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