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Class 7 English — Writing an informal letter

Lay out a friendly letter in its usual parts, and keep the language warm rather than official.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.This is the layout of a friendly letter. Tap the part where the greeting goes.

    Write the number of the part.

    123456

  2. 2.You are writing to a friend about your holiday. Which opening line fits best?

    • a) It is submitted for your kind consideration.
    • b) I hope this letter finds you well. I have so much to tell you about my holiday!
    • c) I wish to inform you regarding my recent vacation.
    • d) With reference to your letter of last month.

  3. 3.Which greeting suits a letter to your cousin?

    • a) Dear Madam,
    • b) Dear Ravi,
    • c) Dear Sir,
    • d) Respected Sir,

  4. 4.Sort each phrase by the kind of letter it belongs in.

    Groups: Friendly letter · Formal letter

    • Do write soon!
    • Dear Sir,
    • How are you all at home?
    • I look forward to your reply.
    • Yours faithfully,
    • With love,
    • I wish to bring to your notice that
    • Dear Grandmother,

  5. 5.Which of these comes last in a friendly letter?

    • a) Your signature
    • b) The date
    • c) Your own address
    • d) The greeting

  6. 6.Write the one word that begins the greeting of almost every letter: ____ Meera,

  7. 7.Put the parts of a friendly letter in the order they appear down the page.

    • Dear Uncle,
    • Your name
    • Your own address
    • With love,
    • The news you want to tell
    • The date

  8. 8.Sort each sentence by how it sounds.

    Groups: Friendly · Formal

    • Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter.
    • I am writing to request permission.
    • Do come and stay in the holidays.
    • We had such a laugh at the fair!
    • Give my love to everyone at home.
    • The event was conducted successfully.

Answer key — Class 7 English — Writing an informal letter

  1. 1. 3 — The greeting
  2. 2. b) I hope this letter finds you well. I have so much to tell you about my holiday!
  3. 3. b) Dear Ravi,
  4. 4. Dear Grandmother, → Friendly letter; With love, → Friendly letter; How are you all at home? → Friendly letter; Do write soon! → Friendly letter; Dear Sir, → Formal letter; Yours faithfully, → Formal letter; I wish to bring to your notice that → Formal letter; I look forward to your reply. → Formal letter
  5. 5. a) Your signature
  6. 6. dear
  7. 7. 1. Your own address 2. The date 3. Dear Uncle, 4. The news you want to tell 5. With love, 6. Your name
  8. 8. We had such a laugh at the fair! → Friendly; Do come and stay in the holidays. → Friendly; Give my love to everyone at home. → Friendly; The event was conducted successfully. → Formal; Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter. → Formal; I am writing to request permission. → Formal