A formal letter has a format that needs to be followed. A typical formal letter format is:
Sender’s address
Date
Name / Designation of Addressee
Address of the Addressee
Salutation
Subject
Body – Introduction, Content, Conclusion
Complimentary Close
Signature / Name of the Sender
Designation of the Sender
Sample formal letter:
16 Ring Road
Nagpur – 01
November 30, 20xx
The Director
ABC Classes
35 Patel Street
Delhi − 18
Dear Sir,
Sub.: Enquiry about CAT Coaching Classes.
This is with reference to your advertisement in the ‘The Times of India’ for CAT Coaching classes. I have passes the B.Sc. degree examination with Statistics as the main subject. I am keen on joining your institute for the coaching classes.
Kindly let me know about the procedure of applying for the qualifying test and its date. I would also like to know the duration of the coaching programme, the duration and the number of classes per week along with the available mode of classes. Information about the fees payable and the study materials is highly appreciated. Could you please send me a copy of your prospectus?
I would like to enroll as soon as possible. Your early response will enable me to decide fast.
Yours faithfully,
(signature)
John, Smith (Mr.)
Children are forced to work long hours in carpet factories for little money; they cannot go to school.
The government punishes a couple for having a second child.
A criminal is held in prison for months without being charged or judged.
Women in some countries are not allowed to attend school or hold jobs.
Choose a newspaper extract and go back to the UDHR and find out which human right is violated.
Write a formal letter to the president of a human rights association:
Tell him/her about the news.
Tell him/her about the article from the UDHR that it violates. Suggest to him/her what action they should do.
Respect the Format of a formal letter:
Your address
The date
President's address
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours faithfully,
Your signature
Your full name