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Letter writing (Formal and Informal)





                                                         Letter writing



                              Formal letter                                          Informal letter






                                                                              An informal letter is a
                        A formal letter is an official                       personal letter written to
                                   letter.
                                                                           friends,family members  or
                                                                                     relatives.





                         Write as simply and clearly as
                         possible, and do not to make
                              the letter longer than                      It can be personal in tone.
                                   necessary.                            There is no set format when
                         Remember not to use informal                     writing an informal letter.
                                    language.









                         Ex: Write an application to                    Ex: Write a thank you letter
                         the Principal of your school                    to your friend  for joining
                          requesting  for  ten days                         your birthday party.
                                    leave.
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