12th English letter Writing - unit 1

Writing

(a) Read the following letter carefully, discuss with your partner and answer the questions.

Sir,

I request you o publish the following letter in your daily to address an important issue which needs immediate redressal.

During week ends motorcyclists are seen racing on the East Coast road and the Old Mahabalipuram road of Chennai. The amateur racers are risking their own lives and of the public as well. They are fearless and irresponsible, not knowing the price of human lives. Risking others and their lives for their pleasure is highly condemnable.

Even school students indulge in such activities and cause fatal accidents. The racers have started occupying the lanes and streets of busy localities. As such, the violation of traffic rules often results in loss of young lives. Such reckless riders who violate traffic rules should be punished severely.

As a responsible citizen of the society, I request the authorities concerned to take appropriate measures to put an end to this menace.

Yours truly,

Srivastsav

Questions:

Question (a)

Who is the sender of the letter?

Answer:

• The sender is Srivatsav

Question (b)

Who is the receiver?

Answer:

• The editor of a Newspaper (unnamed).

Question (c)

What is the issue?

Answer:

• Bike racing on the East Coast road and the Old Mahabalipuram road of Chennai is the issue.

Question (d)

What is the request of the sender?

Answer:

• The reckless riders who violate traffic rules must be punished. This is the request of the sender.

Question (e)

Who will take steps after reading it?

Answer:

• The authorities concerned will take steps after reading it.

(b) You have chosen Computer Science in the Higher Secondary Course. Write a letter to your friend giving reasons for your choice. Read the clues given in brackets to complete the letter.

(1) _____ (Greeting),

Hope (2) ______ (enquire about his well being). I would like to (3) ______ Firstly (4) ______ (reason for your choice of group). I wish (5) ______ (state your ambition). We come to hear (6) ______ (discuss recent unhealthy happenings in social media and the society). These have made me (7) ______ (demand or need of this profession). I have plans to pursue (8) ______ (higher studies or specialization).

All the best for your CA preparation.

Convey my (9) ______

Yours lovingly,

(your name)

Answer:

1. Dear Ram

2. you are doing fine

3. inform you that I have chosen Computer Science stream in eleventh

4. one has to have sound knowledge of computers and without computer literacy one can’t succeed in life.

5. to become a Computer Engineer

6. cyber bullying and sexploitation

7. understand the need of ethical computer engineers in tackling such issues

8. Computer Science Engineering in Anna University

9. kind regards to your parents

Task

(a) You had been to your Grandma’s house during the summer holidays. You enjoyed your stay in her company. Write a letter to your Grandma stating how much you miss her after returning to your home.

Dear Grandma,

I am fine. I hope your health is fine. My stay in your house was really wonderful. You spent a lot of time with me sharing recipes for many delicious dishes. Everyday you prepared curry with vegetables from your own garden. The food you gave was so tasty that I envied my mom who had spent the best part of her life with you. I just love the stories you shared every evening. Grandma, you had herbal remedies for every kind of ailment. I wish I could come again during next summer and stay with you.

Yours lovingly,

Mathu.

To

K. kavisha,

18, Mettu St.

chennai – 600001

(b) You are the head of the English department in a renowned institution. You are invited to preside over the inauguration of the English Literary club in your alma mater. Respond to the letter you have received either accepting the invitation or expressing your inability to attend the function.

Dear Vijaya Sarathy,

Received your invitation. I am really glad to accept your invitation to inaugurate the English Literary Club in the school where I had completed my twelfth standard 15 years ago. Don’t worry about sending a car. I will come in my own car. You can fix any working day in the second week of November.

With Warm

Regards Yours sincerely

Anjali

To

Vijaya Sarathy

Secretary, Literary Club

ABC HSS,

XXXX

Inability to attend the function

Dear Sarathy,

Received your invitation, I wish I could attend the inaugural meeting of the literary club. It would be such an honour as I have studied in that school. But I need to attend an international conference in Thailand. I will be away during second and third week of October. 1 would recommend you to invite Dr. Sangeetha, a great scholar who has recently done her Ph.D. in Modem Poetry (i.e.) Pudhukavithai. Though she is young, she is a versatile genius and it would be appropriate if you would come and invite her in person. Good luck for the success of the programme.

With Warm Regards

 Yours sincerely 

Anjali Head

Dept, of English

ABC College of Arts and Science Chennai – 78.

To

Vijaya Sarathy

Secretary, Literary Club

ABC HSS,

XXXX

(c) Write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to help you obtain a duplicate mark sheet of class XII, which you lost while travelling.

From

          S. Kavinilavan

          18, Gangu Reddy

          Egmore Chennai 

To

         The Headmaster

         Govt. HSS

          Nungambakkam

Respected Sir,

Sub: Loss of Twelfth Marksheet

• I completed my twelfth in your esteemed school in the year 2016-2017. My reg. no. is 98781. I lost my twelfth marksheet. I request you to kindly guide me to get a duplicate marksheet from the Directorate of Government Examinations at the earliest.

With warm regards.

Yours sincerely

S. Kavinilavan

To

         The Headmaster

         Govt. HSS

          Nungambakkam

12th English Important letter writing

(d) Write a letter to AZ Company requesting them to replace the defective juicer that you bought recently. Include the following details: the problem, date of purchase, receipt number, model and warranty.

From,

        K. Manimuthu

        18, East Street

       Kulamangalam

To,

       The Manager

       A2 Company

      18, Dindigul Road

      Madurai

Sir,

Sub: Request to replace defective juicer-Reg.

• I bought Preethi juicer mixie on 18.02.19 vide bill no. 1781. On reaching home I tried to make apple juice. The juicer rotates but the cut apples were not crushed. I believe this is a mechanical fault. Could you please replace the faulty Preethi juicer with a new one? Photocopies of warranty card and the bill are enclosed.

Yours sincerely 

K. Manimuthu

To,

       The Manager

       A2 Company

      18, Dindigul Road

      Madurai

(e) You wish to become a pilot. Write a letter to a college enquiring about the details of the pilot training course offered by the college. Include the following details in your enquiry: duration of the course, fee structure, scholarships, hostel facilities and placement details.

From

      S.Ramalakshmi,

       17, Awaiyar St.

        vadapalani

Madurai – 20 

To,

        The Principal

       PTC Aviation Academy

       Chromepet

       Chennai – 600044

Sir,

Warm Greetings.

Sub: Enquiry about Pilot training course-Reg.

I saw your advertisement in the Indian Express newspaper about pilot training course yesterday. I would like to become a commercial pilot. Kindly clarify my doubts by answering the following questions.

1. How long do you conduct the course for the candidates who want to become pilots?

2. What is the fee structure of the course?

3. I have 90+ marks in I Group in my +2 Board examinations. Is there any scholarship or concession in fee structure for meritorious candidates?

4. What is the success rate of placements in your institute for trained pilots?

I shall contact you in person after receiving your information-packed reply.

Yours sincerely

L. Kathiravan

To,

        The Principal

       PTC Aviation Academy

       Chromepet

       Chennai – 600044

12th English letter writing - Important 

(f) Write a letter to the manager of Waves Furniture Company ordering furniture for a coaching centre. Include the following details: description of the furniture, number of pieces, mode of payment, time and delivery options.

From,

        M. Usharani Coordinator,

       NEET Coaching Centre ,

      Government Girl’s Hr. Sec. School ,

        Egmore .

To,

       The Sales Manager,

      Waves Furniture Company,

       Station Road,

      Nungambakkam,

      Chennai.

Sir,

• We need 100 double desks (i.e.) Desk + bench enabling four students to sit comfortably and write at a time. On receipt of the green painted iron double desks, we will make payment through cheque. Delivery can be effected only after personal verification of sample piece tailor-made for our school requirements. You can deliver the pieces before 28th July without fail.

Yours sincerely

S/d Usharani

To,

       The Sales Manager,

      Waves Furniture Company,

       Station Road,

      Nungambakkam,

      Chennai.

(g) Write an application for the post of Personal Secretary to the Managing Director of a company. Include the following details: Educational qualification, experience, various other qualifications required for the post.

From

          R. Kalaivani, B.Sc.

          23, Karameswar Koil St.

           Saidapet,

           Chennai – 16 .

To,

           The Managing Director,

         Mathew Garments ,

         Rameshwaram Road ,

         T. Nagar ,

        Chennai – 17.

Sir,

• With reference to your advertisement in The Hindu dated 18.02.19,1 wish to apply for the post of Personal Secretary. I am a Science graduate from Loyola College. I have done my short hand and P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Management. I can take notes and type in the computer at a reasonable speed. I have an experience of working as a part-time Personal Secretary to Shri Ram Chits Company Manager for a period of three years. I have good working knowledge of English and Tamil. I request you to consider my application favourably and send me a call letter. I assure you, I would execute my job to the best satisfaction of my superiors.

With Regards

Yours Sincerely

R. Kalaivani

To,

           The Managing Director,

         Mathew Garments ,

         Rameshwaram Road ,

         T. Nagar ,

        Chennai – 17.

12th English Important letter writing

(h) Write a letter the Editor of a newspaper about the nuisance created by the roadside vendors blocking the pavements and occupying the parking zone.

From,

         M. Kalavathi,

          24, South Car St,

       Madurai.

To,

         The Editor,

        The Hindu,

       Chennai – 2.

Sir,

Sub: Nuisance of vendors in roads and parking spaces

• Many foot path vendors are blocking the pavements and occupying parking areas in South Car St. and the nearby parking areas. All those vendors who eke out a living may be allotted shops elsewhere to curtail this menace. Kindly publish this in your newspapers so that Madurai corporation and the traffic police may take the necessary action.

Yours Sincerely

M. Kalavathy

To,

         The Editor,

        The Hindu,

       Chennai – 2.

(i) Write a letter to your relative or friend who is admitted in hospital for treatment of jaundice. Advise him/her not to worry about the illness and be positive. Assure him/her of your psychological and financial help during the crisis.

Dear Mala,

• Received the letter informing me of your ailment. Jaundice can be cured by herbs very quickly without serious side effects. Sirukurinjan Thalai is a remarkable herb which would expedite the cure. In case you have already started the treatment, don’t worry, if you need money, I will transfer it to your account by NEFT or I can transfer it from my Paytm App.’ Drink only boiled water. Avoid oily and spicy food items. You must take fruit juices to recover completely. Don’t worry, I’m there for you. Get well soon.

With love ,

KuralMathi

To,

       Mala

       Meenakshi Nagar

        Madurai