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Date
Put the date on which the letter was written in the format Month Day Year i.e.
15 May, 2020
Salutation
The salutation will address the individual that the letter is being sent to. This is
usually completed in the form of “Dear uncle/aunt/mom/dad/etc.
The Introductory Paragraph
The first paragraph will generally outline the purpose of the letter and the
reason that the letter is being sent. This can address any issues that are
outstanding and is used to set the tone for the rest of the letter. In this first
paragraph, the summary of the letter can be found and the intentions which
will be displayed through the rest of the letter should be outlined. From the
first paragraph of the letter, the introductory paragraph, the individual should
be able to note the tone of the letter.
The Body
The body of the letter will expand upon the introductory paragraph and the
individual can extend their thoughts and feelings further when it comes to the
letter. The body of the letter can be anywhere from multiple paragraphs for
personal letters, to one or two paragraphs for most business letters and other
types of proposals.
Conclusion
The last paragraph should sum up the issue raised in the letter. It can include
suggestions and methods of solving the issue. It should be concise and to the
point.
The Closing
In the closing of the letter, the individual will close the letter. The closing of the
letter comes in various forms from yours lovingly, for those individuals who
are familiar with one another, to a traditional sincerely which is a versatile
closing generally used for seniors or revered members of the family.

Informal Letter Writing Topics: Solved Examples

Question 1:
You are Meet. Write a letter to your friend asking him about his trip to Manali and
also inviting him for your birthday party.
Answer:

262 Lake View Apartments
South Extension
New Delhi-110096
13 May, 2020

Dear Joy,
How are you my friend? It has been some time since we met. How was your trip to
Manali? Hope you enjoyed in the mountains. I received all the postcards is which
you had sent me from there. Thanks a bunch! I loved each of them.
Hey! Guess what? My Aunt Meghna has organised an early birthday party for me