Points to ponder over: No punctuation marks to be used at the end of lines in the address Simplicity and clarity of language used is a must Tone of the letter depends on the relationship of the sender with the receiver Format to be strictly followed A format of formal letter Name and address of sender Name and address of addressee Date Mode of address or salutation Dear Sir/Madam to a total stranger – Dear Mr. / Ms/DR/Prof + surname- formal relationship Dear John knows the addresses personally – Subject (very concisely expressed) Content of letter The content of the letter begins on the next line and is arranged in two or three paragraphs Complimentary close Subscription yours sincerely/yours faithfully/ Yours truly – Signature of sender Name in capitals Enclosures if any. Encl: – Note: no marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given for the creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new format candidate’s is permitted. Format: 1 mark address, 2. Date, 3. address, 4. Subject/heading, Sender’s Receiver’s
Points to ponder over: No punctuation marks to be used at the end of lines in the address Simplicity and clarity of language used is a must Tone of the letter depends on the relationship of the sender with the receiver Format to be strictly followed A format of formal letter Name and address of sender Name and address of addressee Date Mode of address or salutation Dear Sir/Madam – to a total stranger Dear Mr. / Ms/DR/Prof + surname- formal relationship Dear John – knows the addresses personally Subject (very concisely expressed) Content of letter The content of the letter begins on the next line and is arranged in two or three paragraphs Complimentary close Subscription – yours sincerely/yours faithfully/ Yours truly Signature of sender Name in capitals Enclosures if any. – Encl: Note: no marks are to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given for the candidate’s creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new format is permitted. Format: 1 mark Sender’s address, 2. Date, 3. Receiver’s address, 4. Subject/heading,