The document outlines the various types of formal letters such as business correspondence, letters to the editor, and job applications, highlighting the necessary format and structure for each type. It emphasizes the importance of using formal language and adhering to specific formats when writing these letters, especially when discussing social issues or making requests. Additionally, it provides examples of introductory and closing lines that can be used in letters to the editor to effectively communicate concerns and suggestions.

1. CLASS -12
SUB- ENGLISH
WRITING SECTION-LETTER WRITING

3. KINDS OF FORMAL LETTER-
 Business or official letters
(for making enquiries,
registering complaints,
asking for and giving
information, placing orders
and sending replies).
 Letters to the Editor (giving
suggestions on an issue).
 Application for job.

4. Formal Letter Format
Sender's address.
Date.
Name / Designation of Addressee.
Address of the Addressee.
Salutation.
Subject.
Body – Introduction, Content,
Conclusion.
Complimentary Close.

5. I. BUSINESS LETTERS II. OFFICIAL
LETTERS
 Making enquiries/asking for
information
 Replying to enquiries/giving
information
 Placing orders and sending
replies
 Cancelling orders
 Letters making complaints
 Registering complaints
 Making enquiries
 Making requests/appeals

6. III. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IV. LETTERS OF
APPLICATION
 Giving suggestions on
an issue (usually of
public interest)
 Expressing views on an
issue already raised in
an article/write-up/in a
published letter.
 Application for job

7. COMMON FEATURES OF FORMAL LETTERS-

8. LETTER TO EDITOR-
 A Letter to the Editor may
be written to the editor of a
newspaper or a magazine.
 It is written to highlight a
social issue or problem.
 As it is a formal letter, the
format has to be followed
strictly.
 Only formal language can
be used i.e. abbreviations
and slang language should
be avoided.

9. -From the esteem column of your newspaper
I would like to bring your attention
towards ……………………
-From the esteem column of your newspaper,
would like to highlight my concern over
the………………………….
-Through your elite newspaper I would to
attention of………….. Towards………………
-Through the columns of your reputed
newspaper I wish to make the people aware
of…………………………..
BEGINNING LINES

10. ENDING LINES
•I hope my comments/suggestions/points will be
taken into consideration;
•I hope the government/local council/we will …;
•I hope something will be done about this urgently.
I request you to highlight the problem in your
newspaper and arouse public interest.
I hope the concerned authorities will look into
the matter and do the needful.