पाठ 35: Writing 1: Letter Writing (पत्र एवं ई-मेल लेखन)

WRITING

1. Letter Writing

Letter Writing (पत्र लेखन)— पत्र लेखन भावों, विचारों, संवादों, सूचनाओं, संदेशों आदि को एक विशेष प्रारूप में उद्देश्यानुरूप, बिन्दुवार, सरल एवं प्रभावी भाषा में संक्षिप्त रूप में लिखकर आदान-प्रदान करने का माध्यम है।

Types of Letters (पत्रों के प्रकार)

पत्र मुख्य रूप से दो प्रकार के होते हैं-

1. Personal Letters or Informal Letters (व्यक्तिगत पत्र या अनौपचारिक पत्र)— ये वे पत्र होते हैं जो एक मित्र, परिवार के किसी सदस्य, रिश्तेदार, किसी परिचित, किसी प्रियजन आदि को लिखे जाते हैं। ये व्यक्ति ऐसे होते हैं जिन्हें हम व्यक्तिगत रूप से जानते हैं। ये पत्र अक्सर निमंत्रण, सहानुभूति, निवेदन, सूचना, शोक प्रकटन, बधाई, खेद, प्रस्ताव, परामर्श, आज्ञा, धन्यवाद आदि विषयों के लिए लिखे जाते हैं। इनमें अक्सर first person pronouns (I, my, me, we, our, us) व second person pronouns (you, yourself, your) का अधिक प्रयोग किया जाता है। इनमें Active Voice का अधिक प्रयोग किया जाता है। इनमें निकटता व सहृदयता का भाव होता है।

2. Official/Formal Letters (कार्यालयी / औपचारिक पत्र)— ये वे पत्र होते हैं जो राजकीय अधिकारियों, व्यावसायिक प्रतिष्ठानों, समाचार पत्र के संपादकों, रोजगार देने वाले पदाधिकारियों, विद्यालय के प्रधानाध्यापक/प्रधानाचार्य आदि को लिखे जाते हैं। इनमें third person pronouns (he, she, it, they आदि) का अधिक प्रयोग किया जाता है। इनमें Passive Voice का अधिक प्रयोग किया जाता है। इनकी भाषा औपचारिक व शालीन होती है। इनमें विषय का उल्लेख आरम्भ से ही होता है। इनमें कठोर सूचना भी शिष्टता से दी जाती है।

I. PERSONAL/INFORMAL LETTERS

[To Friends, relatives and members of family]

Format of a Personal/Informal Letter

( एक व्यक्तिगत / अनौपचारिक पत्र का प्रारूप )

[Full Block Form]

Address ..............................................................

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Date .........................................................

Salutation .........................................................

Communication ..............................................................................................................

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Courteous end ......................................................

Subscription .........................................................

Signature .............................................................

Parts of a Personal/Informal Letter ( एक व्यक्तिगत/अनौपचारिक पत्र के भाग )

Address ( पता )-यह पेज पर बाईं तरफ सबसे ऊपर निम्न प्रकार लिखें। वर्तमान में इसमें Punctuation Marks (विराम चिह्नों) का प्रयोग नहीं किया जाता है जब तक कि बहुत आवश्यक न हो।

42 Tilak Nagar

Near Ganesh Mandir

Jaipur

पत्र लिखने वाला पहले अपने मकान का नम्बर लिखे। फिर अपनी कॉलोनी का नाम लिखे। कॉलोनी के नाम के प्रथम अक्षर Capital (बड़े) होने चाहिए। फिर अपने क्षेत्र का नाम लिखना चाहिए। क्षेत्र के नाम के प्रथम अक्षर Capital होने चाहिए। फिर अपने शहर का नाम लिखना चाहिए। ग्रामीण क्षेत्र का पता निम्न प्रकार लिखा जा सकता है-

House No. 42

Village : Mohanpura

Post Office : Saipura

Tehsil : Sanganer

District : Jaipur

Date (दिनांक )- इसे address के नीचे निम्न प्रकार लिखें। Address की अन्तिम पंक्ति व दिनांक के बीच थोड़ा-सा space रखें, जैसा कि ऊपर 'प्रारूप' में दिखाया गया है।

15 March 20xx

Salutation (संबोधन)-इसे date के नीचे निम्न प्रकार लिखें। इसके व date के बीच थोड़ा space रखें।

- बड़ों के लिए

My dear Father

My dear Aunt

My dear Sister

- मित्र व छोटों के लिए

Dear Arjun

or

My dear Arjun

- परिचितों के लिए

Dear Mr. Sharma

Dear Mrs. Gupta

Dear Miss Saloni

Dear Ms Mathur

Communication (संदेश)- जिस बारे में पत्र लिखने को कहा गया है, उससे सम्बन्धित सभी सूचना दें। संदेश को छोटे-छोटे paragraphs में लिखना चाहिए। प्रश्न में दिए गए verbal inputs (बिन्दुओं) के आधार पर संदेश लिखना है। Paragraphs के बीच थोड़ा space छोड़ना है, जैसा कि 'प्रारूप' में दिखाया गया है।

Courteous end ( शिष्टाचारपूर्ण समाप्ति )

- बड़ों के लिए

With regards

With best regards to mom and love to Anju

– मित्रों व छोटों के लिए

With best wishes

With love

With deep sympathy

Subscription (प्रियोक्ति)

– बड़ों के लिए

Your loving son/daughter/brother/sister/niece/nephew etc.

Yours affectionately

– छोटों के लिए

Yours affectionately

– मित्रों के लिए

Yours sincerely

Signature (हस्ताक्षर)* – पत्र लिखने वाला अपने हस्ताक्षर करता है।

How to Write an Informal Letter (एक अनौपचारिक पत्र कैसे लिखें)

* सम्पूर्ण पत्र Complete Block Style में (आरम्भ से अंत तक पृष्ठ के बाईं तरफ उचित space छोड़कर) लिखना है।

[ नोट – (1) पत्र लिखने वाले का पता व दिनांक दायीं या बायीं किसी भी तरफ लिखा जा सकता है। इसी प्रकार subscription तथा signature भी दायीं या बायीं किसी भी तरफ लिखे जा सकते हैं। किन्तु वर्तमान में इन्हें बायीं तरफ लिखने का प्रचलन अधिक है।

( 2 ) पते, दिनांक, सम्बोधन तथा subscription में वर्तमान में विराम चिह्नों यथा—कोमा, फुलस्टॉप का प्रयोग सामान्यतया नहीं किया जाता है। इनका प्रयोग अत्यावश्यक होने पर ही किया जाता है।]

* प्रश्न-पत्र में दिए गए प्रश्न को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़कर सुनिश्चित करें कि कौन, किसे पत्र लिखेगा व किस विषय पर लिखेगा।

* सर्वप्रथम, पत्र लिखने वाला व्यक्ति अपने घर का पता पूर्व में समझाए गए तरीके से पृष्ठ के बाईं तरफ लिखेगा।

* घर के पते के नीचे थोड़ा space छोड़कर, दिनांक, पूर्व में समझाए गए तरीके से लिखनी है।

* दिनांक के नीचे थोड़ा space छोड़कर, संबोधन, पूर्व में समझाए गए तरीके से, जिस व्यक्ति को पत्र लिखा जा रहा है उसके सम्मान के अनुकूल रखते हुए, लिखना है।

* संबोधन के नीचे थोड़ा space छोड़कर, संदेश/सम्प्रेषण लिखना है। सम्प्रेषण को छोटे-छोटे paragraphs में लिखना है। एक paragraph में एक ही विचार प्रस्तुत करना है। सभी paragraphs के बीच उचित space छोड़ना है। वाक्य छोटे, सरल व बोधगम्य रखने हैं। वाक्य, प्रश्न में दिए गए verbal inputs (बिन्दुओं) को सम्मिलित करते हुए बनाने हैं। सम्प्रेषण क्रमबद्ध (orderly) रखना है।

* पत्र की समाप्ति अनुकूल शिष्ट अभिव्यक्ति (appropriate courteous expression), जैसा कि पूर्व में समझाया गया है, से करनी है।

* शिष्ट समाप्ति के नीचे थोड़ा space छोड़कर, subscription (प्रियोक्ति), पूर्व में समझाए गए तरीके के अनुसार लिखनी है।

* प्रियोक्ति के ठीक नीचे signature (हस्ताक्षर) करने हैं। ध्यान रखें, हस्ताक्षर के रूप में नाम उस ही व्यक्ति का लिखना है जो व्यक्ति प्रश्न में दिया गया है। कहीं ऐसा न हो कि आप भूल से अपना नाम लिख दें।

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<p align="center"><b>Sample Personal/Informal Letter ( व्यक्तिगत/अनौपचारिक पत्र का नमूना )</b></p>

<p><b>You are Seema Soni of Jaipur. Write a letter to your friend Priti Gupta inviting her to attend your parents' Silver Jubilee Marriage Anniversary Function. You may touch upon the following points :</b></p>

<p>(i) Pleased to invite.</p>

<p>(ii) Function—15 March at residence at 6 p.m.</p>

<p>(iii) Reach a day earlier.</p>

<p>(iv) Supervise arrangements.</p>

<p>(v) Enjoy a lot.</p>

<p><b>Address ....................</b> 15 Roop Nagar<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Airport<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jaipur</p>

<p><b>Date ........................</b> 10 March </p>

<p><b>Salutation ................</b> Dear Priti</p>

<p><b>Communication ............</b> I am pleased to invite you cordially on my parents' Silver Jubilee Marriage anniversary function on Sunday, 15 March at our residence at 6 p.m. and onwards.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You are to reach a day earlier. We are to supervise the arrangements. No excuse will be considered. We'll enjoy a lot.</p>

<p><b>Courteous Ending.......</b> With best wishes</p>

<p><b>Subscription .................</b> Yours sincerely</p>

<p><b>Signature ....................</b> Seema Soni</p>

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Various Personal/Informal Letters ( विभिन्न व्यक्तिगत/अनौपचारिक पत्र )

**Q. 1. Suppose you are Kunal/Kamala studying in Udaipur. Your sister studying in Jaipur hasn't scored good marks in semester and is feeling a little depressed. Write a letter encouraging her to do better in the next semester.* (Sec. Board Exam., 2026)*

Ans.

B-238, Ram Nagar

Udaipur

15 March

Dear Sister

I received your result yesterday. Please do not feel depressed about your marks in the semester. Ups and downs are a part of life.

You are very hardworking, and I have full faith in you. Focus on your weak subjects and start preparing early for the next semester. Stay positive and keep trying your best.

I am sure you will do much better next time.

With lots of love

Kunal/Kamala

Q. 2. Suppose you are Radheyshyam/Radhika staying at Government Hostel Bikaner. Write a letter to your father seeking his permission to join an educational historical tour organised by your school. (Board Model Paper, 2025-26)

Ans.

Government Hostel

Bikaner

October 11,

Dear Father

I hope you are in good health. I am writing to seek your permission for an educational historical tour organized by our school.

The five-day tour from October 20th to 24th will cover Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi. We will visit important monuments like the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Amber Fort. Our teachers will supervise the entire trip, ensuring our safety.

This tour will enhance my knowledge of Indian history and complement our classroom learning. The total cost is Rs. 8,000, covering travel, accommodation, and meals.

I request you to grant permission and send the required amount soon.

With love and respect

Radheyshyam/Radhika

Q. 3. You are Khushi living in Sidharth Nagar Ajmer. Last month you went to Udaipur. Write a letter to your friend Somanshi describing her, how you enjoyed this trip. You may take help of the following points.

(i) With whom did you go to Udaipur?

(ii) Where did you stay?

(iii) What places did you visit there?

(iv) Duration of the trip. (Board Model Paper, 2024-25)

Ans.

140 Sidharth Nagar

Ajmer

21 March

Dear Somanshi

I am well and fine here and hop you to be same there. I want to tell you about my trip to Udaipur, last month. It's as under.

I went with my parents by a volvo bus. The journey was comfortable and enjoyable. We reached Udaipur at 8 a.m. We stayed there at a lakeside resort. The duration of the trip was two days. The first day, we visited City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir and Saheliyon Ki Bari. The next day we went for shopping. We bought miniature paintings, Mojris (Jutis) and Rajasthani puppets. We enjoyed this trip a lot.

With warm regards to your parents.

Your loving friend

Khushi

Q. 4. Imagine you are Sushma/Param, living in Amritsar. Your sister has secured 95% in Board Examination. Write a letter of congratulations to her on this occasion. (Sec. Board Exam., 2024; Question Bank (Modi.)]

Ans.

145 Shastri Nagar

Amritsar

24 June

My dear Tejasvita

Today I saw your result in the 'Rajasthan Patrika'. You have secured in your Secondary Examination. I congratulate you on this brilliant success. It is the kindness of God. I am proud of you. I feel very happy. You worked really hard and got its fruit. I wish you a long and happy life.

You should also work hard for the next examination. I wish you even greater success in future. I again congratulate you on this achievement.

With love

Your loving sister/brother

Sushma/Param

Q. 5. You are Lavisha living in Siddharth Nagar, Ajmer. Your friend Khushnika has won a Gold medal in the State Level Chess Competition. Write a letter to congratulate her on her success. (Board Model Paper, 2023-24)

Ans.

21 Siddharth Nagar

Ajmer

11 March

Dear Khushnika

Many, many congratulations on your grand success. It gave me immense joy to hear that you have won a gold medal in the State Level Chess Competition. You really deserved it. I am proud of you. It was your long cherished dream. It has come true. You have done a lot of hard work to achieve your goal. I wish you grand success in future also.

You will reach National and International levels.

With best wishes

Your loving friend

Lavisha

Q. 6. Imagine that you are Sachin/Sakshi. Your sister's marriage will be held next month. Write a letter to your friend Vivek/Vaishnawi to invite him/her on this occasion. (Sec. Board Exam., 2023)

Ans.

177 Dariba Pan

Jaipur

10 May

My dear Vivek/Vaishnawi

It gives me immense joy to share with you the news that my elder sister's marriage has been settled. The ceremony will take place on 18th of next month. The bridegroom hails from a very noble family. They are from Ajmer. He is a software engineer and works in an MNC.

Please, do come at least a few days before the marriage.

Convey my best regards to your parents.

Yours sincerely

Sachin/Sakshi

Q. 7. Imagine that you are Kavita/Kunal reading at Govt. Senior Secondary School Rampur.

Write a letter to your friend Rekha/Tanmay telling her/him about the 'Importance of yoga for health'.

You may touch upon the following points—

(i) Maintains health and fights from disease.

(ii) Keeps physically and mentally fit.

(iii) International yoga day

(iv) Regular practice.

Ans.

School Hostel

Govt. Sr. Sec. School

Rampur

10 March

Dear Rekha/Tanmay

Thanks for your letter. You wanted to know about the importance of yoga for health. This shows that you are very aware of your health.

Yoga maintains health and fights diseases. It keeps us physically and mentally fit. The UNO has declared 21 June as International Yoga Day. Regular yogic practice keeps us healthy.

Rest is O.K.

Your loving friend

Kavita/Kunal

Q. 8. Imagine you are Anjali/Punit, living in Mumbai. Write a letter to your friend about your school and studies there. (Sec. Board Exam., 2025)

Or

Suppose you are Anjali/Punit living at Civil Lines, Mumbai. Write a letter to your friend describing about your new school. You may use the following points : [Question Bank (Modi.)]

(i) The building, classroom etc.

(ii) The Principal, the staff, the students.

(iii) Other facilities of computer, games etc.

Ans.

21 Civil Lines

Mumbai

2 July

My dear Seema/Suresh

I am quite well here and hope you to be the same there.

Now I have taken admission to Maharani/Maharaja school in Jaipur. The following features make it one of the best schools of the City.

The school has a double storeyed building. The classrooms are spacious, airy, well-ventilated, well furnished, airconditioned and computerized.

The Principal is a prominent educationist. She/He is a friend, philosopher and guide to every student. The staff is highly professional. Teachers here use modern technology in teaching. The students of this school are well-behaved. They focus their attention on all round development of their students.

It has other facilities like a computer-lab, games area, debate and cultural programmes clubs etc. Thus, it's an outstanding school.

Please convey my best regards to your parents.

With deep love.

Warmly yours

Anjali/Punit

Q. 9. You are Zaara living in Pune. Your friend Radha has won a gold medal in the State English Debate Competition. Write a letter to congratulate her. You may take help of the following points :

(i) How did you come to know about it?

(ii) Congratulate her on her success.

(iii) How does she feel about her achievement?

(iv) Good wishes for a bright future?

(v) Invite her for a visit to your place.

Ans.

Sender's Address :

21 Nehru Nagar

Near Bus Stand

Pune

Date : 11 February

Salutation : Dear Radha,

I was extremely glad when your mother informed me that you had won a gold medal in the State English Debate Competition which was held recently.

I heartily congratulate you on your grand success.

'You deserve your achievement' I feel so. You have developed your oratory skills superbly.

I express my heartfelt good wishes for your bright future.

I cordially invite you to visit Pune.

With best regards to your parents

Your loving friend

Zaara

Q. 10. You are Sarika living in Bikaner. Last month you went to Jaipur. Write a letter to your friend Radhika describing her how you enjoyed this trip. You may take help of the following points.

(i) With whom did you go to Jaipur?

(ii) Where did you stay?

(iii) Duration of the trip.

(iv) What places did you visit there?

(v) What things did you buy?

Ans.

Sender's Address :

21 Bhati Nagar

Ganga Singh Road

Bikaner

Date : 21 March

Salutation : Dear Radhika,

I am well and fine here and hope you to be the same there. I want to tell you about my trip to Jaipur of last month. It's as under.

I went with my parents by a Volvo bus. The journey was comfortable and enjoyable. We reached Jaipur at 8 a.m. We stayed there at the Rajmahal Palace Hotel. The duration of the trip was two days. The first day we visited the Jantar-Mantar, the City Palace, the Sargasuli, the Govind Devji Temple, the Nahargarh and Jaigarh forts and the Legislative Assembly Building. The next day we did shopping. We bought Jaipuri Jootis, quilts, bedsheets and costumes of Sanganeri prints. Thus, I enjoyed it a lot.

With warm regards to your parents

Your loving friend

Sarika

Q. 11. You are Rakesh living in Jaipur. Your friend Anil has invited you to attend his younger brother's birthday party. Write a letter to him expressing your inability to attend the function. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) Your annual exams are at hand.

(ii) It is a long way to go to attend the function.

(iii) Your mother too is not keeping well.

(iv) Your father mostly remains out of station.

(v) Send your good wishes.

Ans.

Nagar

Ajmer Road

Jaipur

21 Feb.

Dear Anil

Thanks a lot for your cordial invitation to attend your younger brother's 'Birthday Party' on 21 March at 6.00 p.m. and onwards at Hotel Five Star, Pichhola Lake, Udaipur.

I with my family pray to the Supreme God to bless your younger brother on his 'Birthday'.

I do hope, you won't mind my inability to attend the function because my annual exams are at hand. It is a long way to go to attend the function. My mother too is not keeping well. My father mostly remains out of station.

Once again I send my good wishes.

Your loving friend

Rakesh

Q. 12. You are Alok living in Jodhpur. Your friend Kamlesh has failed in Secondary Examination this year. Write a letter expressing your sympathy to him. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) When did you come to know of it ?

(ii) How did you feel ?

(iii) In what way do you sympathise with him ?

(iv) Suggestions you will like to give.

Ans.

157 Sardarpura

Jodhpur

28 June

My dear Kamlesh

Yesterday, I saw your Board examination results. I was eager to know about your examination result. So I searched your roll number in the newspaper. But I was pained not to find your roll number therein. You have always been a hardworking and serious student. I had never thought of your failure in the examination.

However, you should not lose heart. Failures are the pillars of success. Now you should restart studying seriously and regularly. I am sure you will fare much better next year.

Please, convey my regards to your parents.

With best prospects for you

Yours sincerely

Alok

Q. 13. Imagine that you are Ankit living at Subhas Nagar, Ajmer. You want a camera during your summer vacation. Write a letter to your friend requesting him to lend you his camera. You may touch upon the following points :

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(i) Why do you need a camera?

(ii) Who will operate it?

(iii) Where will you take it?

(iv) When will you return it?

Ans.

141 Subhas Nagar

Ajmer

15 March

My dear Radhey

My examinations are over. I have done well therein. The summer vacation in our school will begin from 16th May. I have planned to visit Mount Abu during this vacation. I want to have some pictures to keep the memories of my visit to that place for future. So I need a camera during these vacations.

My elder brother and I know how to operate it. We will take utter care of it. I shall return it to you as soon as I come back from there. I hope you will not refuse me for it.

Please, convey my best regards to your parents.

Yours sincerely

Ankit

Q. 14. You are Anubhuti living in Ajmer. Your friend Sansarika's father has died. Write a letter to her expressing deep condolences on the death of her father. You may touch upon the following points:

(i) Shocked to learn about your father's sad demise.

(ii) He was kind and gentle.

(iii) Law of nature and has to bear.

(iv) God may give you strength!

(v) May God grant peace to his soul!

Ans.

155 Madar Gate

Ajmer

12 March

My dear Sansarika

I was deeply shocked to learn about your father's sad and untimely demise (death). He was a kind gentleman. He always treated me like his own daughter. A man in the world, must go one day. It is the law of Nature. No one can change it.

It is a sad and irreparable loss to you. But we are helpless here. We have to bear it. I cannot express my grief in words for this great loss.

I pray to God to give you strength to bear this loss. May God grant peace to his soul!

With deep sympathy

Yours sincerely

Anubhuti

Q. 15. Imagine that you are Suresh. Write a letter to your friend telling him about the district tournaments held in your school this year. You may touch upon the following points—

(i) When did the tournaments start?

(ii) How long did they last?

(iii) In what games did you take part?

(iv) Who gave away the prizes?

(v) What was the programme on the closing day?

Ans.

Examination Hall

Bikaner

15 November

My dear Amit

I received your letter. This year our school organised District Tournaments from 17th October to October 23. All the Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools of the district took part in it. I took part in table tennis. I played excellently and got a prize.

On 23rd October, the Collector of the district was invited to give away the prizes to the winners. He was the chief guest. A cultural programme was also presented on the stage that day. It was a nice programme.

I am doing well here. How are you going on with your studies ? Please, write to me.

With good wishes

Yours sincerely

Suresh

Q. 16. You are Mohan living at 18, Janta Colony, Jaipur. Write a letter of apology to your friend Sohan whom you have offended by your rude and insulting behaviour. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) Sorry for what happened yesterday.

(ii) Thought it was intentional.

(iii) Rohan told me the truth.

(iv) Ashamed of my rude and insulting behaviour.

(v) Apologize for it.

Ans.

18 Janta Colony

Jaipur

15 Feb.

My dear Sohan

I am extremely sorry for what happened yesterday during the recess. I thought you intentionally aimed the ball at me, to hit me. I lost my temper and used insulting and rude words for you. Rohan who was watching your game told me that rather I had walked into your field and the ball hit me.

Dear Sohan, I am ashamed of my rude and insulting behaviour. I apologize for it. Please don't let this incident affect our friendship.

Hoping to be favoured with forgiveness

Yours sincerely

Mohan

Q. 17. You are Rajkumar living in Udaipur. You want to join Mobile Repairing Course in summer vacation. Write a letter to your friend Rajnish to join the same course. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) Mobile Repairing Course in summer vacation.

(ii) Cost ₹ 10 a day.

(iii) Certificate.

(iv) Fee deposited.

(v) Help to earn and keep studies continue.

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Ans.

21 Raja Udai Singh Enclave

Near Pichhola Lake

Udaipur

6 May 20xx

Dear Rajnish

I am joining a Mobile Repairing Course for 45 days during summer vacation in Udaipur city. It will commence from 17th May and end on 30th June 20xx. It will cost ₹ 10 a day. A certificate will be given by the institute. It is a government recognised institute. My father has deposited the fee for both of us.

Being an orphan, you have no financial support. So, this professional course will help you earn some money and you can continue your studies.

Hoping to be favoured with a positive reply

Yours sincerely

Rajkumar

Q. 18. Imagine that you are Aditya living in Govt. Hostel, Doon. Write a letter to your father telling him about your hostel life. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) The facilities in the hostel.

(ii) Daily routine.

(iii) Study hours.

(iv) Room partner's and warden's behaviour.

Ans.

Room No. 58

Govt. Hostel

Doon

1 March 20xx

My dear Father

Thanks a lot for your loving letter. I know you are worried about me and want to know about my hostel life. I assure you there is nothing to worry about.

As this hostel has all the facilities. Our warden Mr. Vishnu Kaushik maintains good discipline in the hostel.

My room partner, Arjun Gupta, is my classmate. He is an intelligent student. He is well behaved, cultured and helpful.

The life here is regular and disciplined. The routine begins at 5.30 a.m. and lasts till 10.30 p.m. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served according to a schedule. Novel reading, card playing etc. are prohibited.

I study daily for 6-8 hours on school days and 10-12 hours on holidays. I have a schedule for all the subjects. I secured 90 percent marks in my first term exams.

Convey my regards to mother and love to Bharati

Your loving son

Aditya

Q. 19. Imagine that you are Nikhilesh living in Govt. Hostel, Jaipur. Write a letter to your father requesting him for the permission to go on a historical tour. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) The place where will you go.

(ii) Duration of the tour.

(iii) How much money do you need ?

(iv) Who are going with you on the tour ?

Ans.

21 Nehru Hostel

Jaipur

10 December 20××

My dear Father

I am happy here. Our school is going to organise a historical (educational) tour. About thirty students and two teachers will go on the tour during the winter vacation. It is a ten days' tour. We shall leave Jaipur on 21st December. We shall visit Udaipur, Mt. Abu, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Kota. All my friends are going for this tour. It will give us good historical knowledge about these places.

So, please, allow me to go on this tour. I need one thousand rupees to join this tour. I expect that you will send me the needful amount along with your permission letter to join the tour.

Please convey my regards to mother and love to Kamala.

With regards

Your loving son

Nikhilesh

Q. 20. Imagine that you are Arun living in Prabha Nagar. Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you money to buy a bicycle. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) your school has been shifted to a new building 5 kilometres away from the town.

(ii) no bus is available to reach school in time.

(iii) necessity of a bicycle.

(iv) request for sending money.

Ans.

137 Nehru Road

Prabha Nagar

25 July 20××

My dear Father

Our school has been shifted to a new building. It is about 5 kilometres away from the town. No bus is available to reach school in time. A bicycle is necessary for me. A new bicycle costs about ₹ 2400/-. Please send me the money so that I may purchase a bicycle. I shall reach the school on it in time. I can do my studies regularly. I hope to get the money at an early date.

Please convey my regards to my dear mother. I remember her very much.

With regards

Your loving son

Arun

Q. 21. You are Vishakha living in Bharatpur. You have won the first prize in the debate held in your school recently. Write a letter to your mother telling her about it. You may touch upon the following points :

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(i) When and where was the debate held?

(ii) Number of participants.

(iii) Topic of the debate.

(iv) Prize received by you.

Ans.

Sender's Address :

21 Raja Surajmal Hostel

Bharatpur Public School

Bharatpur

Date : 11 January

Salutation : Dear Mummy

You will be glad to know that I have won the first prize in the debate held in our school on the 10th of January.

Twenty-one schools of Bharatpur district participated in it. The topic of the debate was : In the opinion of the house 'Girls and Boys should have equal rights'.

I spoke in favour of the motion. I got a bicycle as the first prize.

With kind regards

Sign-off : Your loving daughter

Vishakha

Q. 22. Imagine you are Vineet living in Baroda. Your aunt sent you a dictionary as a birthday gift. Write a letter to her to thank her for the gift. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) Thanks for the gift.

(ii) How did you celebrate your birthday ?

(iii) Whom did you invite ?

(iv) The usefulness of the gift.

Ans.

Sender's Address :

58 Ram Nagar

Air Port

Baroda

Date : 27 March

Salutation : My dear Aunt

Thanks a lot for sending a dictionary as my birthday gift. I celebrated my birthday by lighting fifteen candle-sticks. All the friends and relatives were invited. Music, dance and sumptuous dishes were the attractions. The party was over around 11.00 p.m.

I received many gifts. But the dictionary, you sent, is the best. Your precious gift is most useful for me as I can find the meanings of difficult words and their correct pronunciation in it.

Thanks once again for this useful gift.

With kind regards

Sign-off : Your loving nephew

Vineet

Q. 23. You are Ved Prakash living at Dashrathpur. Write a letter to your uncle inviting him to attend your birthday celebration and bring you a nice and useful present. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) day and date of the birthday.

(ii) programme to be organised.

(iii) other relatives and friends likely to attend.

(iv) the present expected from the uncle.

(v) usefulness of the present.

(vi) thanks.

Ans.

125 Station Road

Dashrathpur

12 March

My dear Uncle

Hope you are doing fine, Uncle As you know that my birthday falls on Monday, the 24th of March, I invite you to attend the same.

An attractive programme will be arranged. The programme will start at 7 o'clock in the evening. About 40 relatives and friends are likely to attend the function. There will be a beautiful birthday cake. I shall cut the birthday cake. There will be songs and dances. After that, we shall be served delicious dinner.

I know that you love me very much. So, I wish that you should come to bless me. As you asked me what I wanted for my birthday present. I do not have a watch. I feel difficulty without a watch. I would request you to bring me a beautiful watch as my birthday gift. I thank you in advance for it.

Kindly pay my respect to aunt and give my love to Bablu.

Yours lovingly

Ved Prakash

Q. 24. You are Deendayal. Your uncle is admitted in Bikaner Hospital, Bikaner for Hernia operation. He has asked you for a help of one lac rupee. Write a letter to him showing sympathy by sending money. You are living in Hanumangarh.

Ans.

21 Dayal Nagar

Hanumangarh

20 March

My dear Uncle

I am pained to know that you’ll be operated upon for hernia. But I’m sure that you’ll be healthy again.

I have enclosed a demand draft of ₹ One lakh for your help.

I pray to God for your speedy recovery.

With kind regards

Your loving nephew

Deendayal

Q. 25. Imagine that you are Reeta living in Raj Nagar. Write a letter to your elder brother telling him about the progress you are making in your studies. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) half-yearly examination and its results.

(ii) good marks in English, Hindi and Social Science.

(iii) weak in Science and Maths.

(iv) steps you are taking to score better marks in the annual examination.

Ans.

37 Station Road

Raj Nagar

15 January

My dear Brother

I received your letter yesterday. I have come to know that you are very anxious about my studies.

My half-yearly examinations are over. I have got the progress report. I have secured distinction marks in English, Hindi and Social Studies. However, I have not secured good marks in Science and Mathematics. I face difficulty in these subjects. I am working hard to improve in these subjects. I have joined a coaching institute to improve in these subjects. I hope I will fare well in the ensuing Board Examinations.

Your blessings will encourage me. Please convey my regards to Bhabhiji and love to baby.

With regards

Your loving sister

Reeta

Q. 26. Imagine that you are Prakash living in Jaipur. You have received a very bad report about your younger brother Ashok from his Principal. Write a letter to Ashok advising him to work hard and avoid the company of bad boys. You may touch upon the following points : [Question Bank (Mod.)]

(i) What is the problem with him ?

(ii) How can he get rid of problems ?

(iii) Why do you want him to work hard ?

(iv) What do you expect from him ?

Ans.

137 Johri Bazar

Jaipur

10 March

My dear Ashok

I am pained to receive a letter about you from your Principal stating that you have fallen in a bad company. I have come to know that you do not attend the classes regularly and have become careless about your studies also.

You should avoid the company of bad boys. I must tell you that our company plays a vital role in deciding our behaviour, character, personality and career in life. You should play games in the evening. You should study till 10 p.m. You should read newspaper daily. You should attend the classes regularly. This time demands your complete focus on your all round development.

I hope that I will not hear anything against you in future.

Your loving brother

Prakash

Q. 27. Imagine you are Kailash living in Jaipur. Your younger brother Mohan living at Shahpura, is very good at studies but he is physically weak. Write a letter advising him to improve his health by taking part in games and sports. You may touch upon the following points : [Question Bank (Mod.)]

(i) Your feeling of joy and happiness on Mohan's grand success at the examination.

(ii) Your worries about his physical weakness.

(iii) Importance of good health.

(iv) Your suggestions for improvement of his health.

Ans.

177 Dariba Pan

Jaipur

10 March 20

My dear Mohan

I received your letter last evening. We felt proud to know that you have passed the Secondary Examination in first division. But I am much worried about your weak physique. Remember 'A Healthy mind lives in a healthy body.' Good health is very important in life.

You should take care of your health. You should take light exercise in the morning. You should take milk and fruits regularly. You should also play games in the evening. All these things will help you improve your health.

With love

Yours lovingly

Kailash

Q. 28. You are Vivek Gupta from Barmer. Your younger brother, Montoo, is the Students Union Leader in Jaisalmer. You came to know through the columns of The Maroo Dhara Post of 16th March that he was arrested by the police for making a call for strike on a petty quarrel between two students. He was later released. Write a letter to him advising him not to be negative in his leadership.

Ans.

21 Chintan Vihar

Barmer

17 March

Dear Montoo

I have come to know through the columns of The Maroo Dhara post of 16th March that you were arrested and released by the police.

I would like to advise you not to be negative in your leadership. You should stage protest for the issues of students' welfare. And you should always try to solve the issues first through negotiations. I hope you will act upon my suggestions.

With blessings

Your elder brother

Vivek Gupta

Q. 29. You are Hari. Write a letter of thanks to your elder sister, Harshita for congratulating you on your grand success in the examinations through the column 'Messages for Congratulations' of The Hindustan Times of 20th June. You are still at the hostel of your school in Kota.

Ans.

21 Ganesh Hostel

Rajasthan Public School

Kota

21 June

My dear Sister

I heartily thank you for the 'Congratulations' through the column 'Messages for

Congratulations' of the English Daily, The Hindustan Times of 20th June on my grand success.

By your blessings and valuable guidance only, I was able to make it possible. I am indebted to you for it.

With deep regards

Your loving brother

Hari

Q. 30. You are Suresh living at 9 Moti Doongri, Jaipur. Your younger sister Reena sent you a good story book. Write a letter to thank her stating how you liked the book. Also, ask her to send you more books. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) Thanks for the book.

(ii) Liked it.

(iii) My friend read it and found it instructive.

(iv) Send some more books.

(v) Develop interest for reading.

Ans.

9 Moti Doongri

Jaipur

26 February

My dear Reena

I am really thankful to you for the book you have sent me. It is a good story book and I like it very much. My friend, Shri Ram Sharma borrowed it from me. He also read it and found it very much instructive.

Please, send me some more books. They will help me develop interest in reading.

Please convey my regards to dear father and mother.

With love

Your loving brother

Suresh

Q. 31. You are Naresh living at 44 Sarojini Marg, Kota. Write a letter to your neighbour Mr. Sood about the nuisance of his dog. You may touch upon the following points :

(i) We are good neighbours.

(ii) Look conveniences of each other.

(iii) Your dog creating nuisance.

(iv) Biting our children.

(v) Stop its nuisance.

Ans.

44 Sarojini Marg

Kota

2 March

Dear Mr. Sood

We are good neighbours. So, we must look for the conveniences of each other. However, your dog is creating some nuisance. I have already told you about it a few days back. But

the problem still continues. Your dog enters the premises of our house and bites children playing there. One day I had to take my grandson to hospital because of your dog's bite.

I hope you will keep the dog in chains to stop its nuisance.

With good wishes

Yours sincerely

Naresh

II. E-MAIL [Electronic-Mail]

[To the members of the family, friends, relatives, govt. officials, editors of a newspaper/magazine/news channel, teachers, headmaster, principal etc.]

E-mail से आशय–

E-mail का पूरा रूप है Electronic mail. वर्तमान वैज्ञानिक युग में ई-मेल शीघ्र संदेश भेजने व प्राप्त करने का आधुनिकतम तरीका है। ई-मेल दिनों-दिन लोकप्रिय होता जा रहा है।

E-mail से लाभ–

इस तरीके से संदेश भेजने व प्राप्त करने के अनेक लाभ हैं–

1. समय की बचत–ई-मेल द्वारा संदेश भेजने में 3-4 सेकंड लगते हैं। इसकी गति बहुत ही तेज होती है।

2. सस्ता साधन–ई-मेल द्वारा संदेश भेजने में बहुत ही कम व्यय होता है।

3. कई चीज भेज सकते हैं–ई-मेल द्वारा लिखित संदेश तो भेज ही सकते हैं, किन्तु साथ ही सभी प्रकार के ग्रीटिंग कार्ड, रिकार्ड की गई अपनी आवाज अथवा संगीत (Music) आदि भी सरलता से भेज सकते हैं।

4. विस्तृत क्षेत्र–ई-मेल द्वारा देश व विदेश में कहीं भी अपना लिखित संदेश आदि भेज सकते हैं। संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका, इंग्लैण्ड, जर्मनी, फ्रांस, जापान आदि किसी भी देश में अपना संदेश सरलता तथा शीघ्रता से कम व्यय में भेजा जा सकता है।

ई-मेल के आवश्यक तत्त्व–

1. आपके कम्प्यूटर पर आवश्यक सॉफ्टवेयर (Software) होना अनिवार्य है।

2. जो व्यक्ति ई-मेल से संदेश आदि भेजना चाहता है, उसका ई-मेल पता (address) अथवा ई-मेल खाता (account) होना चाहिए।

3. आपके पास उस व्यक्ति का ई-मेल पता अथवा खाता अवश्य ही होना चाहिए जिसे आप ई-मेल द्वारा संदेश भेजना चाहते हैं।

ई-मेल पते का प्रारूप–

1. ई-मेल के पते में गाँव, नगर और देश का नाम लिखा हुआ नहीं होता है।

2. ई-मेल के निम्नलिखित पते का ध्यान से अध्ययन करें–

उपर्युक्त पते का विश्लेषण ध्यान से समझें–

lll

sarfaraz = ई-मेल सेवा के उपयोग करने वाले व्यक्ति का नाम।

@ = ई-मेल में यह एक चिह्न है। इसका उच्चारण ‘at’ है।

yahoo = ई-मेल सेवा प्रदान करने वाले का नाम है।

. = इसका उच्चारण ‘dot’ (डॉट) है।

com = संगठन की प्रकृति का द्योतक है। यह commerce का संक्षिप्त रूप है।

अतः उपर्युक्त पते को इस प्रकार बोला जायेगा-

‘Sarfaraz at yahoo dot com’

ई-मेल पते के कुछ अन्य उदाहरण-

hk@sofact.yahoo.com

hk@sofact.hotmail.com

यह महत्त्वपूर्ण है कि एक ई-मेल का पता (address) जिस व्यक्ति का है, कोई दूसरा व्यक्ति वही ई-मेल पता नहीं बना सकता है।

Software के दो भाग—

Software के दो भाग होते हैं—

1. IN BOX : इन-बॉक्स एक सेक्शन है जिसमें क्लिक (click) करने पर आपको बाहर से आये हुए सभी संदेश क्रमशः दिखाई पड़ते हैं जिन्हें आप पढ़ सकते हैं।

2. COMPOSE : यदि आपको किसी व्यक्ति को ई-मेल से संदेश भेजना है तो कम्‍पोज को क्लिक कर दें, इससे स्क्रीन पर कम्‍पोज बॉक्स खुल जावेगा। इसमें आप अपना संदेश टाइप कर दें। अब SEND बटन दबा देने से आपका संदेश उसके पते पर चला जावेगा।

ई-मेल संदेश को लिखना

ई-मेल द्वारा संदेश भेजने के लिए उपर्युक्त प्रारूप के प्रत्येक कॉलम में प्रविष्टि करना आवश्यक है। इनको भरने की विधि का स्पष्टीकरण नीचे दिया गया है—

To : जिस व्यक्ति को संदेश भेजना है उस व्यक्ति का ई-मेल पता लिखना होता है।

CC : इसका अर्थ है-कार्बन कॉपी। यदि आप उस ही संदेश को अन्य किसी व्यक्ति को भी भेजना चाहते हैं तो CC कॉलम में उस व्यक्ति का भी ई-मेल पता लिख दिया जाता है। इसके फलस्वरूप उस दूसरे व्यक्ति को भी उस संदेश की कार्बन कॉपी मिल जायेगी।

bcc : यदि दो से अधिक व्यक्तियों (जैसे 20 अथवा 50 व्यक्तियों) को वही संदेश भेजना हो तो bcc कॉलम में उन व्यक्तियों के E-mail पते लिख दिए जाते हैं।

Subject : इस कॉलम में संदेश का विषय (Subject) लिख देना चाहिए। किन्तु ध्यान रहे यह एक पंक्ति से अधिक नहीं होना चाहिए।

Body : इस कॉलम में संदेश अथवा पत्र लिखा जाता है।

अदृश्य कॉलम : इसमें दिनांक तथा प्रेषक के नाम व पते के कॉलम स्पष्ट दिखाई नहीं देते हैं किन्तु ये कॉलम, स्वयं कम्प्यूटर प्रदान कर देते हैं।

1. Imagine that you are a student of Class X-A and your sister is studying in X-B. Write an e-mail to the Principal of your school at principalgsssabcd@gmail.com requesting him/her to change your section from X-A to X-B.

(Sec. Board Exam., 2026)

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2. Suppose you are Nehal/Neha studying in class 10. You are applying for scholarship scheme. Write an e-mail to your school Principal at principalgsssksg@gmail.com requesting him for your study certificate.

(Board Model Paper, 2025-26)

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3. You are Karis/Karan, studying in X class, in G.S.S.S., Jodhpur. Your board examination is near but you don't have English teacher in school. Write an e-mail to the Principal of your school to arrange classes and teacher to teach you English.

(Sec. Board Exam., 2025)

gssskalanada999@gmail.com requesting to arrange extra classes for English, Mathematics and Science. (Board Model Paper, 2023-24)

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5. Write an email to your Principal informing about the incompletion of the course of Maths and Science. You are Sanjay/Simmi.

(Sec. Board Exam., 2022)

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Subject | Courses of Maths and Science are incomplete.

| Sir <br> With due respect, I, the monitor of class X state that the courses of Maths and Science are incomplete. <br> Exams are at hand. Please take necessary steps for the completion of the syllabus so that there shouldn't be negative impact on the performance of the students. <br> Thanking you <br> Yours faithfully <br> Sanjay/Simmi <br> Monitor <br> Class X

6. You have formed an online group of your friends. You were sick for some days. You have come to know of second tests. Write an E-mail to one of your friends requesting them to share the syllabus for all subjects of your class. The email id is : Wisescholars@gmail.com.

(Board Model Paper, 2021-22; Question Bank)

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7. You are Parul of X class. Write an email to your father to send you ₹ 700/- for Board Exam. Fee. The email address is ramesh@gmail.com

(Question Bank)

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Subject | To send ₹ 700/- for Board Exam. Fee

8. Suppose you are Sunita/Roshan. Write an e-mail to be sent to your friend who has asked you to make arrangements for the stay of an uncle of his/her in your town. (Question Bank)

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9. You are Arjun of class X. Your maternal uncle is sick. Write an email wishing him speedy recovery. The email address is mahesh@yahoo.com.

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10. You are Sunil. You have passed class X in . You have applied to Board of Sec. Edu. Raj., Ajmer for the re-evaluation of your marks in English subject on 10th July . Send an E-mail to the Secretary, Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan on the given e-mail address, secy.boseraj@nic.in for inquiring about the status of your marks.

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11. You are Anita/Anshu of class X of your school. Write a formal e-mail letter to the editor of the monthly magazine 'Rajasthan Today' at letterstoeditor@rajasthantoday.com for publishing Model Papers for the preparation of Board Examinations.

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12. You are Pratima/Prem of class X of your school. Write a formal e-mail to the editor of your school magazine to include 'Students' Column' to publish the views of 'The Best Student of the School' about 'Educational Success'. E-mail at letterstoeditor@schoolmagazinerps.com

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13. Write a letter to the editor of The Times of India expressing your views on the importance of computer education in our life. E-mail your letter at letterstoeditor@timesofindia.com

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16. You are Geeta of X class. Write an email to the monthly magazine India Today about the precautions against COVID-19. The email address is indiatoday@gmail.com

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17. You are Prakash Jain. Write an e-mail to a news channel congratulating and thanking it for a very good talk it telecast on the uses of the Computer Technology.

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18. You are Bharti of Class 10. You are ill. You cannot attend school. Write an email to your Class Teacher to grant you leave for two days. The email address is ct10gsspali@gmail.com

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19. You are Anjana/Arjun of International School, Jaipur. Write a formal e-mail to the Principal of your school at principalisj@yahoo.com requesting to arrange a Computer Typing Contest for the interested students.

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20. You are Asha/Anshu of Government Sr. Sec. School, Ajmer. Write a formal e-mail to the Principal of your school at principalgssjm@gmail.com requesting to arrange a lecture on 'How to Use Computers'.

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21. You are Saraswati Devi. Write a formal e-mail to the Principal of your school at principalgsss@gmail.com requesting to arrange an Online Counselling on 'How to Face Board Examinations'.

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22. You are Vikram, school captain of the football team of G.S.S.S., Alwar, Rajasthan. Due to some injury you are not able to play for the State Coaching Camp. Send an e-mail to your Principal requesting him to give you relaxation from the camp. The e-mail address is principalgsss.alwar@yahoo.com.

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23. Suppose you are the owner of the New Ajanta Furniture, Suratpur. You have supplied some furniture in Govt. Senior Secondary School, Kekari. Send an e-mail to the principal requesting him to send the payment of the furniture. His e-mail address is : principalgssskekari@yahoo.com. (Question Bank)

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24. You are Mona/Manish. Write an e-mail to the editor of a newspaper about insanitary condition in your locality to draw the attention of the authorities towards it. [Board Model Paper, 2022-23; Question Bank (Modi.)]

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25. You are Sachin, the captain of football team of your school. Your team wants to play a friendly football match with Govt. Secondary. School, Sarola. Compose an e-mail to be sent to your Principal for getting the permission for the same. (Question Bank)

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26. You are Rani Kumari living in Bikaner. Send an E-mail to the Secretary, Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Ajmer on the given e-mail address, secy.boseraj@nic.in for the change of your examination centre.

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