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Letters are the most conventional way of communication with those who are far away
from us. A letter is written to communicate information, ideas, suggestions, requests,
complaints, etc.

There are two types of letters –

Formal Letters Informal Letters

Formal Letters

Formal Letters are official letters.

1. They can be letters to educational or other institutions expressing grievances or
responding to them.
2. They can be business letters for making enquiries and placing orders.

3. They can be letters to editors of newspapers to express opinion or to create public
awareness or to draw the attention of concerned authorities.

A formal letter is written in a specific format. It is –
Sender’s Address

________________
________________

Date ________________

Receiver’s name and address
__________________________

__________________________

Subject _________________________________________________________

Salutation

__________________________________________________________________________

______________________________ Body of Letter _______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

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Sender’s Signature

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