Chapter 50 — Writing Formal and Informal Letters | Unnati Classes
Chapter 50

Writing Formal and Informal Letters

50.1 Introduction

Letters are an important way of communication. We write letters to share information, feelings, or requests.

In this chapter, you will learn the difference between formal letters and informal letters and how to write them correctly.

50.2 Tips for Writing Letters

  • Use formal language for offices and officials
  • Use friendly language for family and friends
  • Follow proper format
  • Be clear and polite

50.3 Common Sentences Used in Letters

  1. 1. I am writing to inform you that…
    → I am writing to tell you…
  2. 2. I hope this letter finds you well.
    → Hope you are doing well.
  3. 3. I would like to request…
    → I want to ask you…
  4. 4. Thank you for your support.
    → Thanks a lot for your help.
  5. 5. Please find the details below.
    → Here are the details.
  6. 6. I am grateful for your assistance.
    → I really appreciate your help.
  7. 7. I am writing regarding…
    → I am writing about…
  8. 8. Please let me know.
    → Let me know.
  9. 9. I look forward to your response.
    → Waiting for your reply.
  10. 10. Yours sincerely,
    → Yours lovingly,
  11. 11. This is to inform you that…
    → Just to tell you that…
  12. 12. I request you to consider…
    → Please think about…
  13. 13. Kindly take necessary action.
    → Please do the needful.
  14. 14. Thanking you.
    → Thanks again.
  15. 15. I am enclosing the documents.
    → I am sending the papers.
  16. 16. I apologize for the inconvenience.
    → Sorry for the trouble.
  17. 17. Please accept my apology.
    → I am really sorry.
  18. 18. I would appreciate it if…
    → It would be great if…
  19. 19. This letter is to request permission.
    → I want to ask for permission.
  20. 20. Please confirm receipt.
    → Please let me know if you got it.
  21. 21. I am writing in response to…
    → I am replying to…
  22. 22. Thank you for your time.
    → Thanks for your time.
  23. 23. Please accept my sincere thanks.
    → Thanks a lot.
  24. 24. I am writing to complain about…
    → I want to complain about…
  25. 25. I request your guidance.
    → Please guide me.
  26. 26. I am writing to apply for…
    → I want to apply for…
  27. 27. Kindly reply at the earliest.
    → Please reply soon.
  28. 28. I am thankful to you.
    → I am thankful to you.
  29. 29. Please note the following.
    → Please note this.
  30. 30. I remain obliged.
    → Thanks again.

50.4 Worksheet — Practice Letters

Section 1 — Fill in the Blanks

  1. A letter to the principal is a ______ letter.
  2. A letter to a friend is an ______ letter.
  3. Formal letters use ______ language.
  1. formal
  2. informal
  3. polite

Section 2 — True or False

  1. Formal letters use friendly language. (True / False)
  2. Informal letters are written to friends. (True / False)
  3. Both letters need clarity. (True / False)
  1. False
  2. True
  3. True
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