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Write a format of informal letter

Answer 1

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Informal Letters

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Address. The first thing to write is your address, i.e. the address of the writer. ...

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Conclusion.

Answer 2

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Format of an informal letter:

A format is a pattern or the structure that is to be followed while writing an informal letter. Unlike the formal letters, informal letters do not have any particular format as such. However, there is a casual pattern or structure that needs to be maintained. Informal letters can be lengthy as compared to the formal ones. Below mentioned is a structure that should be followed while writing an informal letter so that your letter looks attractive to the recipient. These guidelines are basically followed while letter drafting.

1. Address- The very first thing that you need to write is the address of the sender. This is written on the left corner of the paper and is the starting point of the letter. Give your complete address and pin code is a must. Though it is an informal letter and you are sending it to your friends and relatives, it is essential to write the full address so that the recipient can write back to you. If this letter is for someone staying outside the country, do not forget to mention the country’s name.

2. Date- Below the address, the date has to be written i.e. the date when the letter is written. The recipient will know when the letter was written. As far as possible, the date has to be in an expandable form.

3. Greeting- The greeting can be absolutely informal like ‘Dear Mom’ or ‘Dear Alan’. If you are writing a letter to someone of your age, you can mention his or her name after ‘Dear’. If it is for your mother, uncle, aunt or anyone senior to you, you need to write- ‘Dear Uncle’, ‘dear dad’ etc. You can write ‘Mr. or Mrs.’ for someone who is elder to you. For example, if you are writing a letter to your teacher to enquire about her health, you can write- ‘Dear Mrs. Margaret’.

4. Introduction- After this, you will start writing the actual letter. The first Para in your letter should be an introduction. This will set the tone of the full letter. You should start the letter by asking about the recipient’s health. Or you may write- ‘I hope you are in good health’. This is the opening stage of the letter.

5. Body of the letter- The entire letter tone should be friendly. But you have to change and adjust the words as and when required. When you are writing to your friend, you can easily use informal and flippant style. But when you are writing to your elders or someone respectable, make sure you do not use any disrespectful words or terms. Your use of words will determine the tone you are using in the conversation.

6. Conclusion- At the end of the letter, you should summarize and say and a warm goodbye. Also, make sure you request them to write back to you.

7. Signature- In the end, you need to put your signatures to close the letter. You can sign off as you want- kind regards, Lots of love, best wishes, etc. Choose the greeting as it suits the occasion.

Examples of an informal letter

Now that you are aware of the pattern of informal letters, here is a list of few examples that will give you a clear view of the format.

Example:

96, Dakshinayan road

Rohini

Delhi- 26

January 16, 2020

Dear Khushi,

I am so excited to know that you have topped your board examinations. It’s been a long time since we met. I wish I could congratulate you in person.

Your result has proved how much effort, hard work, and dedication you have given to your exams. I am not shocked by this news because I have known since we were in class 2. You have always been a sincere and hardworking girl. I knew that you are a bit nervous but then I was sure that you will score brilliantly. The only thing I regret is that I couldn’t be there with you at the celebration party because I was having my exams then.

Hope to meet you as soon as possible. May parents and grandparents have congratulated you on your success!

With lots of love,

Yours lovingly,

Anaya