How Write a Letter? Type of Letter.

Writing a Letter 

A letter is a substitute for direct contact. One writes a letter instead of meeting the person or talking over the telephone. Letter is also a means of making a proof/record about having written on the particular subject. In business, telephones are always followed by letters. 

Types of Letters -

1. Intimate letters 
2. Formal private letters 
3. Business letters 
4. Official letters 
5. Letters of application 

All kinds of letters need the following format: 

1. The heading consisting of  
2. the writer's address b. the date 
3. The courteous greeting or salutation, 
4. The communication or message--The body of the letter.
5. Courteous leave taking, or conclusion. 
6. Signature. 
7. Superscription on the envelope.

Answering a Letter 

1. What does the writer want/ 

2. make sure you answer his questions and points. Writing a Letter of 

Complaint Here you are not answering somebody else's point but making a point which somebody else has to answer. Make the point simply and clearly and give all the relevant details in their proper order.

Exercise Write letters as per instructions: 

• To a friend inviting him for dinner. 
• To a neighbor requesting him to allow you in their pool car system. 
• To father requesting for more money to purchase books. 
• To school principal for sick leave. 
• To younger sister on your visit to London. 
• To Municipal Corporation complaining about blocked drains. 
• To electricity department complaining for inflated bill 

How to write a formal letter

• Write your name and contact information.
• Include the date.
• Include the recipient's name and contact information.
• Write a subject line for AMS style.
• Write a salutation for block style.
• Write the body of the letter.
• Include a sign-off.
• Proofread your letter

How to write an official letter

• Set up your font and margins.
• Create your heading.
• Write your salutation.
• Use your body paragraphs to state your reasons for writing.
• Add your closing body paragraph and signature.
• Mention and add your enclosures.
• Proofread and send your letter.

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