Frequently Asked Question – Letter Writing Format For Competitive Exams

Frequently Asked Question – Letter Writing Format For Competitive Exams

Q.1. What are the various types of letters?

Ans. Broadly there are two types of letters, Formal Letters and Informal Letters but the classification of letters are also based on the contents, formalities, the purpose of letter writing etc.

Q.2. What are formal letters?

Ans. Formal letters need to follow a certain formality and set pattern. Such letters are precise, directly addressing the concerned issue and are kept strictly professional in nature.

Q.3. What are the types of the formal letter?

Ans. A variety of letters that fall within the category of formal letters such as Business letters, Official letters, Social letters, Circular letters, Employment letters.

Q.4. What are the Informal letters?

Ans. The letter that is usually written to relatives, family, friends, or acquaintances that may or may not have a concrete reason for writing.

Q 5. How a formal Letter is written?

Ans. A formal letter must adhere to the prescribed format. It must include the following:

• Sender’s address

• Date

• Receiver’s address

• Subject

• Salutation

• Body of the letter

• Complimentary closure

• Signature line: sender’s name, signature and designation