Class 10 Letter Writing Samples | Informal Letter To A Friend

The most common salutation used in letters to one's family members is 'My Dear (name)' Note that in informal letters, we address people by their first names. Surnames are not used. Here is a sample informal letter.

Task

Your brother was caught cheating on a test. The news has caused a lot of distress to you. Write a letter to him expressing your concerns and explaining why such malpractices will ultimately ruin his life.

Here is a sample response.

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If you are looking at applying for internships then you should instead use a formal letter standard.

Sections in this article

How to write a cover letter
How important are cover letters?
Cover letter writing and formatting tips
Are cover letters necessary?
Cover letter sample 1
Cover letter sample 2
Resume writing

Formal letter writing

Introduction
Address and date
Salutation
Body of the letter
Subscription or leave-taking
The Tone and Language of a Letter
Personal Letter Writing Tips
Envelope
Example of formal letter and envelope
Formal Letter Sample 2

Sections in this article

Exclamations
Exclamations exercise
Exclamations: common errors
Common mistakes with pronouns - Part 2
Common errors with adjectives - part 1
Common errors with adjectives - part 2