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📝 Class 10 Letter Writing Mastery

Complete guide with board exam questions, answers, and expert guidance

10
Practice Questions
2016-2025
Years Covered
100%
CBSE Format

📚 Complete Letter Writing Guide

📋 Letter Format

  • Sender's Address: Your address (top left)
  • Date: Date of writing
  • Receiver's Address: Recipient's address
  • Subject: Concise purpose statement
  • Salutation: Dear Sir/Madam
  • Body: Introduction, details, conclusion
  • Closing: Yours faithfully/sincerely
  • Signature: Your name and designation

📝 Types of Formal Letters

  • Letter of Enquiry: Seeking information
  • Letter of Complaint: Expressing dissatisfaction
  • Letter to Editor: Public opinion/issues
  • Order Letter: Placing orders
  • Application Letter: Jobs/admissions
  • Letter of Request: Seeking favors/permissions

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Informal Language: No contractions or slang
  • Wrong Format: Follow standard structure
  • Unclear Purpose: State purpose clearly
  • Excessive Length: Stay within word limit
  • Missing Information: Include all required details
  • Inappropriate Tone: Maintain formal respect

💡 Key Writing Tips

  • Clarity: Be clear and concise
  • Formal Tone: Professional throughout
  • Accuracy: Check facts and names
  • Grammar: Proofread carefully
  • Word Limit: 150-200 words for Class 10
  • Purpose-driven: Every sentence matters

🎯 Scoring Breakdown (Total: 10 marks)

Content (4 marks): Address all points mentioned in the question
Expression (4 marks): Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure
Accuracy (2 marks): Spelling, punctuation, format

🎓 Practice Questions with Answers

Question 1 (CBSE Delhi Set-II 2019)

You have lost your original certificates of class X and XII. You want to get their duplicates issued but you do not know the procedure. Write a letter to the Chairman, CBSE, Preet Vihar, enquiring about the fee to be deposited, mode of payment, time taken by the board for issuing duplicate certificates and any other formalities. You are Tarun/ Taruna, 7/9, Kunj Apartments, Shimla (150-200 words).

Answer:

7/9, Kunj Apartments,
Shimla

8 August,2022

The Chairman
CBSE,
Preet Vihar, Delhi

Subject: Request to issue duplicate certificates

Respected Sir,

Through this letter I would like to inform you that due a series of some unfortunate events I have lost my original certificates for classes X and XII. It is a case of theft and an FIR has been registered with the local police station but there is no guarantee that the certificates will be recovered. Therefore, I wanted to put in a request for the issue of duplicate certificates as I need them to apply for jobs. My applicant ID is 4567/89/HP and I want to know about the procedure of application to get the duplicate certificates.

Kindly look into this matter at the earliest as my career is on stake. I would be highly grateful to you.

Thanking You

Yours Faithfully
Tarun Singh

Question 2 (CBSE Outside Delhi, Set-I 2019)

As a health conscious person, you have noticed an advertisement in a newspaper on yoga classes in your neighbourhood. Write a letter in 150 – 200 words to the Organiser, Yoga for Public, R.K. Puram, New Delhi requesting him/her to send you information about the duration of the course and other relevant details. You are Shweta/Srikar of 15, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.

Answer:

15, RK Puram,
New Delhi

8 August, 2022

The Organiser
Yoga for Public,
RK Puram,
New Delhi

Subject: Enquiry about the 'Yoga for public' campaign.

Respected Sir/Ma'am,

With the reference to your advertisement in The Times of India, dated 31st July,2022 , I, Srikar, am writing this letter to enquire about the 'Yoga for public' campaign that is going to be organised in our locality. I would like to know about the timings and duration of the camp along with the fees structure and if there is any discount for 'early bird applicants' .

Being a fitness enthusiast myself, I believe that this is an excellent opportunity and would therefore like to enrol myself as early as possible. I can even help you spread the word in our locality as well.

Looking forward to a quick response from your side.

Thanking you

Yours Sincerely
Srikar Bharat

Question 3 (CBSE Outside Delhi, Set-II 2016)

Your school has decided to take part in half marathon organised by an NGO in New Delhi. Write a letter in 150-200 words to the Area Manager of the NGO requesting permission to participate in the half marathon on 28 April, 2016 starting from National Stadium. Request the NGO to provide your school with 200 T-shirts for boys and girls aged 15-17 years. You are School Captain, Manish Mehta, Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Saket.

Answer:

Sarvodaya Vidyalaya,
Saket,
New Delhi

18 April, 2016

The Area Manager
XYZ NGO,
Karol Bagh,
New Delhi

Subject: Requesting permission for participation in Half-Marathon

Respected Sir/Ma'am,

With the help of this letter I would like to gladly inform you that the authorities of my school have decided to take part in the 'Half-Marathon' organised by your reputed NGO on 28th April, 2016. Our school's vision and mission and the cause of the marathon are both aligned with the sustainable development goal number 4 i.e. 'Quality Education for all' and hence we have decided to take this decision.

I would like to humbly request you to grant us the permission to join you and if agreed, then we would be needing 200 T-shirts for boys and girls aged 15-17 at the earliest so that no delays are there from our side. We shall be highly obliged.

Looking forward to a positive response along with the consignment.

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely
Manish Mehta
(School Captain)

Question 4 (CBSE Delhi Set-I 2020)

You are Vaibhavi Sinha, Examination In-charge, Goodway Public School, Aurobindo Road, Indore. You require 4 reams of white paper, 2 packets of carbon paper, one dozen registers, blue and red ball point pens (50 each). Place an order with Sunrise Stationary Mart, 12 Mall Road, Indore mentioning terms of payment, discount asked by you and delivery date. (150-200 words)

Answer:

Goodway Public School
Aurobindo Road,
Indore

8 August, 2022

The Sales Manager
Sunrise Stationery Mart,
12, Mall Road,
Indore

Subject: Placing an order request for stationary

Respected Sir/Ma'am

Thank you for sharing your catalogue and free samples with us and I would like to tell you that we are satisfied with your prices and quality and would thus like to place an order for the following items:

As per our agreed terms of payment, I am attaching a draft of 50% of the payment and will also be expecting a 10% discount. The rest of the payment will be made at the time of delivery and we are not liable for any damages incurred during transportation.

We will be expecting the delivery in 15 days and hope that you will hold your side of the deal.

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely
Vaibhavi Sinha
(Examination In-Charge)

Question 5 (CBSE Delhi Set - III, 2019)

You are Ambica/ Mohit, Librarian, High Scope Public School, Hauz Khas, Delhi. Write a letter to Jindal Publisher, Pratap Vihar, Delhi to place an order for English to Hindi dictionaries, illustrated children's encyclopedia, fiction books, etc., for your school library. Request them for a catalogue, discount offered, mode of payment and time taken for delivery. (150-200 words)

Answer:

High Scope Public School
Hauz Khaz,
Delhi

8 August, 2022

The Manager
Jindal Publishers,
Pratap Vihar,
Delhi

Subject: Placing an order request for books

Respected Sir/Ma'am

Thank you for sharing your details with us and I would like to tell you that we are satisfied with your prices and would thus like to place an order for the following books:

As per our agreed terms of payment, I am attaching a draft of 50% of the payment and will also be expecting a 10% discount. The rest of the payment will be made at the time of delivery and we are not liable for any damages incurred during transportation.

We will be expecting the delivery in 15 days and would like you to share more catalogues with us.

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely
Ambika Lamba
(Librarian)

Question 6 (Class 10, CBSE 2025)

As Karma Sood/Kalyan Sood, a responsible citizen and resident of 41B, Global Village, Jaknet Nagar, you have noticed that there are no proper pavements to walk on the sides of all the main roads in your city, which puts the lives of pedestrians at danger. It also causes air pollution when high speed vehicles run through the muddy path. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in about 120 words to highlight the issue, and bring the attention of concerned authorities to take prompt action.

Answer:

41B
Global Village
Jaknet Nagar

15 June 2025

The Editor
Jan Chetna
Jaknet Nagar

Subject: Danger to lives of pedestrians due to lack of proper pavements to walk on the sides of all the main roads.

Sir/Madam

I, Kalyan Sood, a responsible citizen of Global village, Jaknet nagar, would like to bring your attention to the lack of pavements on sides of all main roads. This is a cause of concern because it is posing a threat to lives of pedestrians.

Also, high-speed vehicles move on the muddy tracks which causes a lot of pollution. Last month, five pedestrians lost their lives and more than twenty were reported injured due to mishaps on the main roads. The increased pollution due to the vehicular movement on dirt tracks is causing respiratory trouble to the residents of the area. Several cases of asthma and brocho-related diseases are reported on a daily basis.I would like to request the authorities, through the prestigious columns of your publication, to get the required pavements on the sides of the main roads in the city. This will act as a great relief to pedestrians and residents of the area.

Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Kalyan Sood

Question 7 (Class 10, CBSE 2025)

As Shobita/Shobhit Das, a responsible citizen, residing in 14-A, GVR Colony, Hoshiyarbad, you have noticed that a road crossing in your area does not have a traffic signal which leads to chaos and traffic jams during peak hours. It is also an accident-prone area. Despite writing numerous letters to the Traffic Commissioner, no action has yet been taken. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, to draw the attention of concerned authorities to address the pressing issue affecting the commuters.

Answer:

14-A
GVR Colony
Hoshiyarbad

27 May 2025

The Editor
Times Daily
Hoshiyarbad

Subject: Lack of traffic signal on road crossing

Sir/Madam

I, Shobhita, a resident of GVR Colony, Hoshiyarbad, would like to bring your attention to the lack of traffic signal on road crossing in the area. This is a cause of concern because it leads to chaos and traffic jams during peak hours.
The lack of traffic signal on the road crossing causes several accidents on a daily basis. Till now more than fifty cases have been reported. Chaos is a normal scene because no one knows when to stop and when to go. Our repeated letters to the Traffic Commissioner of our area have gone futile.
I would like to request you to highlight the issue through the prestigious columns of your publication, to get the required traffic signal installed at the crossing. This will act as a great relief to pedestrians and residents of the area.

Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Shobhita

Question 8 (Class 10, CBSE 2025)

You are Bela / Baloo of Palanpuri. You recently visited a 'craft mela'. You were delighted to see the diversity of handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India. However, you were dismayed that not many people were there to encourage the artisans. Write a letter to the editor in 100-120 words, expressing your views on the situation and the need to support indigenous art and craft.

Answer:

36, Sector 5
Palanpuri

20 May 2025

The Editor
Times Now
Palanpuri

Subject: Need to support indigenous art and craft at the ongoing craft mela.

Sir/Madam

I, Baloo, a resident of Palanpuri, would like to bring your attention to the lack of visitors at the ongoing craft mela in the city. This is a cause of concern because it demotivates the craftsmen of our country.
The craft mela is displaying a diversity of handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India. However, we need to support indigenous art and craft by visitng the mela and even buying the items on display. Several stall owners were dejected at the poor turnout of visitors and some did not even make a single sale at the mela. This will act as a deterrent and prevent them from continuing the rich crafts of our country.
I would like to request you to highlight and popularize the craft mela through the prestigious columns of your publication, to get the required visitors. This will act as a great relief to the craftsmen who have put up stalls.

Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Baloo

Question 9 (Class 10, CBSE 2025)

As a resident of B/66 Mall Road, Guwahati, and a parent of a Grade X student, you are deeply concerned about the declining writing habits among students in today's digital age. This trend significantly impacts their academic performance. Writing skills require consistent practice, but increased dependence on internet resources has adversely affected children's ability to express themselves effectively through writing. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of 'The Geo Youth Times' expressing your concern about this issue. Also, suggest measures to emphasize the importance of reading and writing skills in schools. You are Vidhi/Vaibhav.

Answer:

B/66 Mall Road
Guwahati

20 April 2025

The Editor
The Geo Youth Times
Guwahati

Subject: Concern about the declining writing habits among students.

Sir/Madam

I, Vaibhav, a resident of Guwahati, am a parent of a Grade X student. I would like to bring your attention to the declining writing habits among students in today's digital age. This is a cause of concern because it has adversely affected children's ability to express themselves effectively through writing.
Today the children are increasingly dependant on internet resources. This trend has significantly impacted their academic performance. According to the latest data, a mere 10 percent students do written practice which has caused a decline in their writing abilities.
I would like to request you to highlight the importance of written practice, through the prestigious columns of your publication. This will motivate the young minds to shift from online resources and start writing.

Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Vaibhav.

Question 10 (Class 10, CBSE 2025)

You are Mahima/Manoj, a resident of B/20, Shastri Road, Mumbai and a volunteer with 'Clean India'. As a concerned citizen, you have noticed that Marine Lines has become heavily polluted with plastic and garbage. Write a letter to the editor of a prominent newspaper to raise awareness about this issue. In your letter, explain how environmental damage can be reduced through the help of NGO's, individuals and government organisations.

Answer:

B/20
Shastri Road
Mumbai

20 March 2025

The Editor
The Times of India
Mumbai

Subject: Marine Lines heavily polluted with plastic and garbage.

Sir/Madam

I, Manoj, a resident of Mumbai and a volunteer with 'Clean India', would like to bring your attention to the heavily polluted Marine Lines with plastic and garbage. This is a cause of concern because it is affecting the marine life and also the health of the residents.
Marine Lines is a popular tourist spot and also a major source of livelihood for many fishermen. The increasing pollution is not only affecting the marine ecosystem but also posing a threat to the health of the people who consume seafood from this area. The plastic and garbage are also a major cause of concern for the environment as they are non-biodegradable and are accumulating in the ocean.
I would like to request you to highlight this issue through the prestigious columns of your publication, to raise awareness about this issue. Environmental damage can be reduced through the help of NGOs, individuals and government organisations. NGOs can organise awareness campaigns and clean-up drives. Individuals can reduce their plastic consumption and segregate waste. Government organisations can implement stricter laws and provide proper waste management facilities.

Thanking you
Yours sincerely
Manoj
(Volunteer, Clean India)