UP Board Class 10 English Chapter 1 – Letter/Application Writing (Writing Skills)
UP Board Class 10 English Chapter 1 – Letter/Application Writing (Writing Skills)
UP Board Solutions for Class 10 English Chapter 1 – Letter/Application Writing (Writing Skills)
Letter Writing क्या है ?
Letter writing वह कला है जो हमें शब्दों तथा भावों की अभिव्यक्ति के माध्यम से अपने सगे-सम्बन्धियों, पदाधिकारियों, मित्रों, सम्पादकों इत्यादि से जोड़ती है। यह हमें हमारे समाज के लोगों से जोड़कर रखती है।
Types of Letter
Letter के मुख्य प्रकार निम्नलिखित हैं।
- Informal Letter (अनौपचारिक पत्र) इस तरह के पत्र अपने सगे-सम्बन्धियों, (Relatives) मित्रों (Friends) जान-पहचान (Acquaintance) के लोगों को लिखे जाते हैं। इन्हें Personal Letter भी कहा जाता है।
- Formal Letter (औपचारिक पत्र) इस तरह के पत्र पदाधिकारियों (Officials), प्रधानाचार्यों (Principals), व्यापारियों (Merchants), सम्पादकों (Editors) आदि को लिखे जाते हैं।
Parts of Letter
एक Letter के निम्नलिखित भाग होते हैं
- Heading इस भाग में पत्र लिखने वाले का पता (Address) तथा पत्र लिखने की तारीख (Date) दी जाती है। इसे पत्र के बाएँ (Left) कोने में लिखा जाता है।
- Salutation इस भाग में पत्र प्राप्त करने वाले के लिए सम्बोधन लिखा जाता है। जैसे-
(a) To Near Relatives: My Dear Dad, Dear Mummy Dear Uncle, Dear Aunt, Dear Grandma, Dear Swati(b) To Friends: Dear Manoj, Dear Preeti(c) To Acquaintances: Dear Mr Sen, Dear Miss Smith(d) To Officials, Prinicipals, Editors etc : Respected Sir / Madam
- Subject वह बिन्दु जो letter को लिखने का कारण है, उसे subject के साथ लिखा जाता है।
- Body of the Letter इस भाग में पत्र का मुख्य विषय (Main subject) लिखा जाता है। पत्र लिखने का मुख्य कारण इत्यादि भी इसी भाग में शामिल किया जाता है।
- Subscription इस भाग शामिल करता है। जैसे- पत्र लिखने वाला अपना नाम एवं हस्ताक्षर शामिल करता है। जैसे-
(a) For Friends• Yours affectionately/Yours ever/Your loving friend etc.(b) For Family Members• Yours affectionately/lovingly• Your affectionate daughter/son/brother/sister(c) For Relatives• Yours sincerely• Yours affectionately• Your affectionate uncle / cousin / aunt(d) For Officials, Principals, Editors etc.• Yours sincerely• Yours faithfully• Yours obediently
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Letter Writing के लिए महत्त्वपूर्ण बिन्दु
Letter को लिखने तथा उसे आकर्षक बनाने के लिए हमें निम्न बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए
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Application Writing क्या है ?
Application writing वह कला है जिसके माध्यम से हम किसी अधिकारी (Officer), प्रधानाचार्य (Principal), सरकारी विभाग ( Government Department) आदि को एक प्रार्थना पत्र लिख सकते हैं। Application की भाषा सौम्य तथा मृदुल होनी चाहिए, जिससे पढ़ने वाले को ऐसा न लगे कि उससे कठोर शब्दों में वार्तालाप का प्रयास हो रहा है।
Parts of an Application
एक application में मूलतः निम्नलिखित भागों का समावेश किया जाता है
- Receiver’s Address इस स्थान पर जिसको application लिखी जा रही है, उसका address लिखा जाता है।
- Date Application के लिखने की Date भी आवश्यक रूप से इसमें शामिल होनी चाहिए।
- Salutation जिसे Application लिखी जा रही है उस व्यक्ति का पदनाम, संस्था का नाम एवं संस्था का पता इस भाग में लिखा जाता है।
- Body of the Application लिखने वाले को अपनी सभी समस्याओं का संक्षेप में वर्णन करते हुए इस भाग में शामिल करना चाहिए।
- Subscription/Complimentary Close Application Letter अन्त सदैव salutation के अनुसार होना चाहिए। यह पत्र के बाईं ओर नीचे की तरफ लिखा जाता है। जैसे-
- For Principal : Yours obediently
- For Business Partners / Customers / Acquaintances : Yours sincerely/faithfully/truly
Format of Formal Letter
Write an application to the Health Officer of your city requesting him to arrange for the cleanliness of your locality and spraying some insecticide to kill the mosquitoes.
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Practice Questions
Letter Writing (Formal Letters)
Q. 1. Write a letter to the Education Minister of your state, requesting him/her to improve the educational facilities for girls in your area.
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109, Varuna Vihar,
Near Government Post Office,
Varanasi, UP
2nd December, 20XX
The Education Minister,
Uttar Pradesh
Subject Request to improve the educational facilities for girls
Sir/Ma’am,
Through the medium of this letter, I wish to bring to your kind attention to the pitiable condition of the educational facilities for girls to in Kashipur village in Varanasi district. It is very disappointing to see that even today when girls are excelling in every other field, our village does not have proper education facilities for girls. Even though there is a big government school in the village, it only allows the girls to study till Class X. The activities designed by the authorities pay more attention to the development of boys while a girl’s talent is often ignored.
Therefore, I earnestly request you to take strict actions to ensure that equal educational facilities are provided for girls. I hope for your kind consideration to my request as early as possible.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
XYZ
Q. 2. Write a letter to the Chairman (or Mayor) of the k Municipal Corporation of your city complaining against the supply of impure tap water in your locality. (Do not write your Name and Address).
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32, Malviya Nagar,
Moradabad, UP
30th May, 20XX
The Chairman,
Municipal Corporation,
Moradabad
Subject Impure water supply
Sir/Ma’am,
This is to bring to your kind notice that the water supply in our area is of poor quality.
The water that comes through our tap is dirty, foul smelling and sometimes foamy. This is not only unfit to drink but also to wash clothes and taking bath.
Therefore, it is requested to you to look into the matter and resolve the issue as soon as possible. I shall be highly obliged to you for this.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
XYZ
Q. 3. Write a letter to the Executive Engineer of Electricity Department, requesting him for proper and regular supply of electricity during the examinations. (Do not write your Name and Roll No).
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349, Kalandi Kunj,
Meerut, UP
20th March, 20XX
The Executive Engineer,
Electricity Board,
Meerut, UP
Subject Regular supply of electricity
Respected Sir,
Through the medium of this letter, I would like to draw your attention towards the frequent power cut in our colony during the summer, when the weather is extremely hot. As this is our examination time, this disturbs our studies and affects our performance in the examinations.
In spite of regular bills being paid, it is a pity that we have to suffer. I request you to kindly look into the matter and restore regular supply of electricity.
Your earliest initiative shall be appreciated.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
XYZ
Q. 4. Write a letter to the District Magistrate to ban the use of loudspeakers during the Board Examinations. (Do 2 not write your Name and Place).
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59, Shastri Nagar,
Meerut, UP
8th August, 20XX
The District Magistrate,
Collector Office,
Meerut, UP
Subject Ban loudspeakers during Board Examinations
Sir/Ma’am,
Through the medium of this letter, I wish to draw your attention toward disturbance created by loudspeakers during the Board Examinations.
As you know, February to April is the duration of Board Examinations. During this time, there are several functions going on in our neighbourhood (area) and loudspeakers are used there. This disturbs our studies a lot.
I request you to kindly ban the use of loudspeakers during exam time.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
XYZ
Q. 5. Many areas near your locality have been affected by flood. Write a letter to the Mayor of your city/town to request him to arrange for a free medical camp for the flood victims. (Do not write your Name, Place and Roll No)
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Mayur Vihar,
Meerut, UP
12th July, 20XX
The Mayor,
District Office,
Meerut, UP
Subject Request for a medical-camp
Respected Sir,
With due respect, I would like to draw your kind attention to the painful condition of the flood victims of our district. The flood has totally devastated the houses and fields in our area. Many people have been badly injured on top of losing their home. The armed forces are working for the fast relief. But instant help to recover the health conditions of the injured people is required urgently.
Therefore, I request you to kindly organise a free health camp for the victims. We would also be appealing to various organisations and NGOs to offer help or raise funds.
I hope for your kind cooperation in this regard.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
XYZ
Format of an Informal Letter
Write a letter to your friend inviting him to attend your brother’s marriage.
Or Write a letter to your friend, inviting him/her to attend your elder sister’s marriage.
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Letter Writing (Informal Letters)
Q. 1. Write a letter to your father requesting him to send ₹1000 as you want to go on a tour programme arranged by your college and also a permission letter to participate in it.
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210, Gandhi Nagar,
Agra, UP
7th February, 20XX
My Dear Father,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request your assistance for a college tour programme. The tour costs ₹1,500 and I have managed to save ₹500 only. I need ₹1,000 from you to cover the remaining expenses. Please send it at your earliest convenience.
Additionally, I seek your permission to participate in the tour. I assure you of my commitment to my studies.
Please convey my regards to mother and love to Rinnie.
Thanking you,
Yours lovingly,
PQR
Q. 2. Write a letter to your friend telling him how your village or city has changed during the past few years..
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House No. 54 A,
PQR Village
9th March, 20XX
Dear Ritik,
I hope this letter finds you well and thriving. It has been too long since we last caught up! I have been waiting to share some exciting updates about our village with you.
Our village has really improved lately. The government has fixed up the roads and made them smoother to drive on and the infrastructure of community center and health clinic of the village has also improved. We are also doing more to take care of the environment.
We have started recycling and planting more trees. There are also more small businesses opening up, like new cafes and shops. There’s always something fun going on, like festivals and art shows. It has been great seeing everyone come together and enjoy these events.
I would love to have you over. Please bring uncle and aunty too. Regards to them and love to you.
Your loving friend,
Rushali
Q. 3. Write a letter to your father explaining why you could not get good marks in Science.
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XYZ Apartments,
Delhi
9th March, 20XX
Dear Father,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. I am writing to explain why I could not secure good marks in Science in the recent examinations.
I understand that my performance in Science was not up to the mark and it is a matter of concern for both of us. The primary reason for my low score is that I found some topics quite complex. I am planning to take extra classes for Science to improve my understanding of the subject.
I understand the importance of doing well in my studies and I assure you that I will put in more effort to improve my grades in the future.
Regards to you and mom.
Yours lovingly,
PQR
Q4. Write a letter to your younger sister telling her the disadvantages of watching television excessively.
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XYZ Apartments,
25th February, 20XX.
Dear Neeta,
I hope this letter finds well. How are you? I miss you and our fun times together.
I have come to know that you are watching are too much television. I know it’s tempting to spend hours in front of the TV because it’s entertaining, but there are some downsides of watching too much.
First, excessive TV time can have negative effects on our health. Sitting for long periods without moving much can lead to weight gain and health problems.
Besides the physical impacts, watching too much TV can also affect our minds. Some shows might have content that is not suitable for us, like violence or scary stuff. This can make us feel anxious or upset. Apart from these, spending all our time in front of the TV means we are missing out on other fun activities like playing outside, reading books or spending time with family and friends.
Let us make sure that we are not watching too much TV and find other ways to have fun and stay healthy.
Take care and I can’t wait to see you soon!
With love,
PQR
Q. 5. Write a letter to your father demanding money to purchase your books.
Or Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you three thousand rupees for purchasing books.
Or Write a letter to your elder brother requesting him to send you ₹1000 to prepare for the competitive exams.
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210, Gandhi Nagar,
Agra, UP
7th February, 20XX
My Dear Father,
I am quite well here and hope you all are fine too. I was very glad to receive the T-shirt you sent me last month. My teacher has suggested the names of some books, which can help me for better preparation of my Board Exams. They will cost around 600. Moreover, I have to buy a new uniform that will cost around ₹500.
So, I need ₹1100, please send me the amount as early as possible. Convey my regards to mother and love to Rinnie.
Yours lovingly,
XYZ
Q. 6. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about the place you are visiting.
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36, Ahimsa Sadan,
Hazratganj,
Lucknow, UP
12th February, 20XX
Dear Radha,
I hope you are doing well. I am very excited to tell you about my visit to Fatehpur Sikri during these holidays. It is an amazing place to visit. It is about 35 kms from Agra.
Did you know? Fatehpur Sikri was named so by Akbar, the great, since it means ‘victorious’. The guide told us the history of every place as we explored it. Each of the places: Panch Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, palaces of Jodhabai and Akbar’s other two queens, Buland Darwaza, the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti are wonderful and a must see.
It was great to see such historical place. You must visit it.
Hope to see you soon.
Yours lovingly,
XYZ
Q. 7. Write a letter to your mother requesting her to send your sister for admission in the University/Degree college to continue her studies.
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Adarsh Nagar,
Prayagraj, UP
14th February, 20XX
Dear Mother,
I hope you are doing well and your health is better than before.
I got to know about Shweta’s class XIIth results. She has really done well in all the subjects and her future seems bright. I would, therefore, suggest you to seriously consider sending her to the University for her further education. She is hard-working and diligent and I am sure she will not disappoint us. Higher education is a must, especially for young girls as it makes them confident and self-reliant.
How is everyone else at home? How is father and how is his knee-pain now? I hope it is better. Give my love to Tommy and Kitty. I will be back home for Holi vacations.
Your loving daughter,
Seema
Q. 8. Write a letter to your friend to invite him on the occasion of your marriage.
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AG Vikas Puri,
New Delhi
3rd June, 20XX
Dear Mansi
I hope you to be healthy and hearty there, enjoying your good days. We are all well here. You will be shocked and glad to know that I am getting married. My wedding will take place on 15th June in Udaipur. I extend my invitation to you and your family to attend the marriage.
You must not wait for the wedding day. You should reach here quite early for all other wedding festivities. Your presence and cooperation will be of much use to me.
We will have a lot of fun. We will click pictures and dance our hearts out together. Hoping to get a favourable reply from you soon.
Yours Sincerely,
Rashmi
Q. 9. Write a letter to your sister (already married) inviting her to attend your birthday party. (Do not write your Name and Address).
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1/5483-A,
Balbir Nagar, Delhi
10th March, 20XX
Dear Didi
I hope you are doing well there in Agra. We have been communicating through letters after your marriage. But, now I have an opportunity to meet you.
As you might remember, 15th March is my birthday and it gives my heart a great pleasure to invite you and dear jijaji to bless me with your gracious presence. All the members of family would be very happy to see you. We will rock the party as we did before your marriage.
So, please come and do reply.
Convey my regards to dear jijaji.
Yours loving brother,
XYZ
Q. 10. Write a letter to your uncle thanking him for a gift he sent you on your birthday. (Do not write you Name and Address).
Or Write a letter to your friend thanking him for the gift he sent on your birthday.
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422, Sadar Bazar,
Varanasi, UP
4th April, 20XX
Dear Uncle,
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. Uncle, I thank you very much for the Titan Quartz wrist watch you sent me on my birthday. In fact, I received many presents but yours was the best. As I did not have a wrist watch, I was planning to buy one. The watch sent by you is really very beautiful and has been admired by all. It will make me punctual and now I will not be late to board my school bus. It will always remind me of your love for me.
We all missed you on my birthday. I once again thank you for sending me the most cherished present on my birthday. Pay my regards to Aunty and Jia.
Hope to see you soon.
Yours lovingly,
XYZ
Q. 11. Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to join the wedding ceremony of his brother. (Do not write [2017] your Name and Roll Number).
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17, Vijay Enclave,
Ratlam, MP
30th May, 20XX
Dear Vinod,
I am glad to receive your letter and felt privileged to have received the invitation of the wedding of Vijay Bhaiya. It would have been a great opportunity for me to attend the ceremony and meet you as well as several other friends.
But, owing to my exams in that very week, I will not be able to see you. It is an important exam for me and I do not want to miss it.
Hope, you would understand my feelings. I would surely visit your place right after my exams. Convey my regards to uncle and aunt.
Wish a very happy married life to Bhaiya and Bhabhi
Yours truly,
XYZ
Format of an Application
Write an application to the Principal of your college, requesting him/her to improve the condition of your college library.
Or Write an application to the Principal of your college for the regular opening of the library and purchase of some new books. (Do not write your Name and Roll No.)
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Application Writing
Q. 1. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to provide some more furniture to your class.
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To
The Principal,
Janta Inter College,
Agra, UP
10th April, 20XX
Subject Arrangement for more furniture
Respected Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg to say that we are the students of Class Xth B. This class has 60 students, while there are only 40 seats in this class to sit on. Thus, 20 seats are short in this class. This is why, many students keep standing daily. This is a great problem for us.
So, you are requested to make arrangement for 20 more seats. We shall be highly obliged to you.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Students of Class Xth B
Q. 2. Write an application to the warden of your hostel requesting him to provide facility of some indoor games in the hostel.
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To
The Warden,
XYZ Hostel, Meerut
10th March, 20XX
Subject Request for indoor games facility
Respected Sir/Ma’am,
This is to inform you that I am a student living in your hostel facility room number 31B. I am writing this letter to request you to provide facility for indoor games.
Having access to indoor games like table tennis, carrom and chess would provide us with recreational activities, especially during times when outdoor activities are not feasible. These games not only promote social interaction but also help in relieving stress and fostering a sense of community among the residents.
I believe that the addition of such facilities would greatly enhance our hostel experience and contribute to a more enjoyable living environment.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
XYZ
Q. 3. Write an application to the Principal of your college informing him about your sickness and requesting him to grant you leave of absence for four days. (Do not write your Name and Address).
Or Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him/her to grant you four days leave as you are ill.
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To
The Principal,
Krishna Public Higher Secondary School,
Agra
10th March, 20XX
Subject Leave application for four days due to sickness
Respected Sir,
I wish to inform you that I have been suffering from food poisoning since yesterday. The doctor has advised me to take complete bed rest for four days. So, I request you to grant me leave for four days from 8th March, 20XX to 15th March, 20XX. Medical certificate is attached herewith. I shall be highly obliged to you for the same.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
XYZ
Q. 4. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to grant you five days leave to attend your sister’s marriage.
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To
The Principal,
MM Inter College,
Ghaziabad
5th February, 20XX
Subject Leave for five days to attend sister’s marriage
Sir/Ma’am,
Most respectfully, I wish to say that I have to attend the marriage of my sister. It will take place on the 13th of this month. Being the only son of my parents, I have to help my father in making the arrangements.
Therefore, I request you to kindly grant me leave from 10th February to 15th February, 20XX.
I would be highly obliged to you.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
XYZ
Q5. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to give you full fee concession on grounds of poverty and merit.
Or Write an application to the Principal requesting him to grant you full concession in school fees.
Or Write an application to the Principal of your college/school requesting him to grant you full concession in fees showing that your parents are not in a position to afford it.
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To
The Principal,
SVK High School,
Varanasi
12th May, 20XX
Subject Request for fee concession
Sir/Ma’am,
It is with great respect that I wish to say that I belong to a very poor family. My father is the only earning member in the family and there are three children who are studying. So, it is very difficult for him to pay the school fees.
I have been securing first class every year. Besides it, I have got several prizes for taking part in debate and games. I request you to kindly grant me full fee concession. I shall be highly obliged to you.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
XYZ
Q. 6. Write an application to the Principal of your school complaining against insufficient supply of water in your school.
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To
The Principal,
XYZ Public School,
Lucknow
30th April, 2001
Subject Insufficient water supply
Sir/Ma’am,
I am PQR, a student of Class X-A. I am writing this letter on behalf of all the students to bring into your kind consideration the problem of insufficient water supply in our school. Most humbly I want to inform you that these days we are not getting sufficient water to drink.
As you know, summer has started and temperature are soaring up. In such temperature, all of us require water to large extent. However, whenever we go to the water coolers, either the cooler is not working or the pressure of tap is so low that it takes almost 15 minutes to fill our water bottles.
The result is that we all mostly remain thirsty for the fear of missing out important details in our classes.
We, therefore, request you to kindly order a booster pump installation to end the inconvenience to all of us.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
PQR
Q7. Write an application to the Principal of your school to arrange a cricket match between IX and X Class teams.
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To
The Principal,
SKD Academy, Meerut,
UP
15th March, 20XX
Subject Request to hold a cricket match between Class IX and X teams
Sir/Ma’am,
On behalf of all the students, I wish to request you to organise a cricket match between the Class IX and X teams. The teams have been preparing for quite some time and this match could help them practice, play under stress and boost their confidence before the upcoming inter-school championship.
So, kindly look into this matter and arrange the match between the cricket teams of Class X and XI at the earliest.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
XYZ
Q8. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to make library, which is dead, active.
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To
The Principal,
XYZ College,
Bahraich, UP
18th October, 20XX
[2023]
Subject Providing facility of library
Sir/Ma’am,
On behalf of all the students of Class Xth, I have written this letter to say that we need a library in our school premises. All of us need to read some other books apart from those we have in our curriculum. This will enhance our knowledge and will help in developing a good habit of reading. If we have this facility in our school, we can get books issued and read them at home in our leisure time. We will be very much grateful to you if you kindly consider our request.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
XYZ
Q. 9. Write an application to the Principal of your school complaining that the water tanks in the school are not being cleaned regularly.
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To
The Principal,
Modern School,
Lucknow
22nd January, 20XX
Subject Complain about unclean water tank
Sir/Ma’am,
I wish to say with extreme disappointment that the water tanks in our college are not cleaned regularly. Frequently, there is muddy water running from the taps and often pieces of algae are present in it. The water also smells foul occasionally. As a result, many students are falling ill. Most of the students are absent due to this.
Therefore, I request you to give a strict order to the peon to clean water tank regulary.
I hope you will understand and oblige me.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Niharika
XYZ
Q. 10.Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to change your subject.
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To
The Principal,
RG Inter College,
Meerut
12th June, 20XX
Subject Request for change of subject
Sir/Ma’am
I am a student of Class X, section ‘B’ of your college. I request you to kindly give me permission to change my subject ‘Sanskrit’. As I am very weak in Sanskrit, I could hardly score passing marks in this subject in Class IX and this has resulted in overall less percentage.
So, I wish to take up Computer Science instead of Sanskrit. I can score better in this subject and secure good percentage. Kindly allow me to change my subject.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
XYZ
Q. 11. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to allot you a room in the college hostel. (Do not write your Name and Roll No).
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To
The Principal,
Mayur Public College,
Varanasi
30th May, 20XX
Subject To allot a room in the hostel
Respected Sir,
With high regards, I would like to state that I have got admission in your college in the first year of B.A. (Hons.). I hail from Lucknow and it is not possible for me to arrange boarding here as it is very costly and I can’t afford the cost.
Therefore, I request you to allow me a place in the college hostel so that I can continue my studies smoothly.
I shall be highly obliged to you for this.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
XYZ
Q. 12. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to make regular arrangement for evening games.
Ans.
To
The Principal,
Gurukul Inter College,
Noida, UP
28th June, 20XX
Subject Request for regular and better arrangements for evening games in the college
Sir/Ma’am,
On behalf of all the students, I wish to bring to your notice that many students want to play cricket and football in the college ground in the evenings. But there is no such arrangement in our college.
I request you to grant us permission to play and make some arrangements for regular evening games in the college so that students may stay back and play after school.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
XYZ