Class 4 English Grammar Chapter 17 Letter and Application Writing

While drafting a letter, the following points must be followed:

• Sender’s Address: A letter must begin with sender’s address. It will inform the receiver of the letter which will enable him to send the reply if he feels so.
• Receiver’s Address: Without the address of the receiver the letter cannot reach the destination. It also tells about the person for whom the letter is meant.
• Date: Date is also an important point so, date must be specified.
• Subject: After date, subject must be specified.
• Salutation or Greeting: The words used for Salutation or Greeting. It depends on the person the letter is addressed to.
• Main Body: The message or information to be conveyed is written here.
• Subscription: Letter must be ended with a polite leave taking such as yours truly, yours sincerely, yours affectionately etc.
• Signature: The name of the sender is written at the end.

A letter to your father, informing him of your progress in school.
C-1/33, Surya Castle Hostel
Surya Model Public School,
New Delhi
Dated: Dec, 15, 20××
Dear father,
I received your letter just now. You have asked me about my progress in academics. I got 80% marks in the second term examination. But I am not satisfied with this. I hope to get above 90% marks in the annual examinations. I have begun to work hard. Kindly accept my best regards and give the same to Mamma and say my love to Mishita.
Your loving son
Aman

Lotus hostel
Adarsh Public School
Bangalore
Dated: 15th July 20××
Dear sister
I have received your letter just now. I am happy to known that everything is well at home. You have asked me to write what I want to become. I wish to become a doctor. I like this profession the best as it is very noble. As I am good in Science especially in Biology so I think it suits me much. I want to cure the people and help the poor. May God help me in achieving my aim! Kindly pay my best regards to mother and father. Love to you.
Your loving brother
Rohit

To
The Principal
K. L. High School
Mumbai
Dated: 2nd May 20××
Sir
I beg to state that I have been asked to enclose a certificate of good conduct with the admission form to seek admission in class V in Delhi Public School. I have passed class IV from your school last year. I shall be grateful, if you kindly issue me a Character Certificate.
Yours obediently
Roshni
Roll No. 13

• 1. Write an application to the principal of your school asking for leave of absence for six days as you have to attend your sister’s marriage.
• 2. Write an application to the principal of your school requesting him for granting fee-concession.
• 3. Write an application of apology to the Principal of your school for creating indiscipline in the class.
• 4. Write a letter to your friend to celebrate Holi with you.
• 5. Write a letter to your friend expressing inability to attend his birthday.
• 6. Write a letter to your uncle who lives in America asking him to send you some photograph of that country.
• 7. You are living in Hostel. Write a letter to your father requesting him to send your some money for purchasing of books.
• 8. Write a letter to your cousin describing your hostel life.
• 9. Write a letter to your mother informing her about your health.
• 10. Write a letter to your elder brother requesting him to bring a cricket set for you.