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An informal letter is a personal letter written to parents, friends and relatives. Its language is personal and its style is informal. *Sample of an informal letter* Write a letter to your friend who is in hospital due to COVID. 16, Premganj Jhansi 28 June 2021 Dear Rohan, Everything is fine here. I was shocked when I learnt that you had got COVID. I was worried to hear that you had been hospitalized. When I spoke to Neeta aunty, I was relieved to hear that you have been recovering well. You have to take good care of yourself. I am sure your family is doing every bit for you. Please stay strong and cheerful. I am confident you will be home soon. I will soon come to see you at home.  Yours lovingly Shyam

 Q.1 What is meant by 'blue' in the poem's first line? Ans. 'Blue' has been said for the clear sky as it is blue in colour. Q.2 What has the kite been compared to? Ans. The kite has been compared to a ship, using a simile. It is a ship with just one sail. Q.3 Where does it ride? Ans. It rides on the tides of the wind. Q.4 When does the kite pull itself higher in the sky? Ans. It does so when there is a strong gust of wind. It sits on the top of the gust and pulls itself higher. Q.5 What happens when wind falls? Ans. When wind falls, the kite rests by easily floating in the air. Q.6 What is the name given to the kite's string? What sound does it create? Ans. The kite's string has been called its tail in the poem. It creates a snapping (striking) sound when it becomes taut.  Q.7 What is the 'raggeder thing' that happens with a kite? What is meant by it? Ans. The 'raggeder thing' that happens with a kite is when it gets stuck on the top of a tre...

Write a letter to the Commissioner of Police of your city requesting him to organise traffic rules awareness week for the general public. You are Aman/ Amita, 25, Adarsh Nagar, Lucknow. 25, Adarsh Nagar Lucknow 23 June 2021 The Commissioner of Police Lucknow Commissionerate Lucknow Subject: Request to organise 'Traffic Rules Awareness Week' Sir, I am writing to you to bring your attention towards the rising indifference among the riders of our city towards road safety and awareness of traffic rules. This has become a major problem of Lucknow that's far from being controlled. Lives of thousands of riders, bystanders and pedestrians are endangered by the irresponsible behaviour of some careless riders. We can witness an increasing trend of over-speeding in almost all areas of the city, a few like Vidhan Bhawan Road being an exception due to the high number of traffic policemen deployed there. The problem does not end at over-speeding. Many teenagers below the age of 18 are dr...

The poem is a remarkable piece of writing which addresses a relevant universal theme. The poet has juxtaposed the life of a tiger in the concrete cell of a zoo with his life of freedom in a jungle. (Juxtaposition means when two things or situations are placed close to each other for the purpose of stark comparison.) In the first stanza we see the tiger's suppressed voice from the zoo. He is in a helpless state where he can only walk the length of his concrete cell. His anger is also suppressed as he cannot do anything about his pitiable state. An animal which commands so much of respect and fear not only from animals but also from human beings, is entirely at the mercy of the zoo-keepers. In the second and third stanzas, the tiger is seen living a life of complete liberty in a jungle. He waits in ambush to hunt "plump deer" for his meal. He "snarls around houses at the jungle's edge" showing his sharp teeth. This sound, let alone sight, is enough to terroriz...

Anil was a mature and thoughtful man. He was a man of patience. When Hari asked him for work by trying to flatter him, we see that he gives him work not because he was flattered by his antics, but because he saw Hari was a boy whose life he could improve in some way.  He wrote for a magazine and earned by "fits and starts". He was extravagant too as he spent his money lavishly when he earned it. His earnings were not regular. Though he did not pay Hari initially, he always knew he was giving him enough for buying daily supplies, and Hari, the clever teen was saving a part of it for himself (a rupee). He wanted to improve Hari's quality of life because what he gave him was more than meagre salary. He taught him basic arithmetic and how to write sentences. Though initially Hari did not realise what he was getting from him, but in the end of the story we definitely see Hari was grateful to him. When Hari ran away with Anil's earning of 600 rupees, it is evident that Anil...

 

This post shows you how to write a notice. This is for students for class 5 to 8. Question: Write a notice to inform students of your school about a blood donation camp that is going to be organised in your school. Give details like time, date and venue. Other necessary instructions may also be given. You are Akash/ Akriti, Junior Prefect of your school.  

  Tense Exercise This is a worksheet for students of grades 6 to 10. For answers, go to the bottom of the post. In each of the sentences given below, fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets. 1. He _________ a diary when I phoned him. (write) 2. Sam _______ (like) to play badminton. 3. When Reena met me yesterday, she _________ (have) already _______ (do) her project. 4. I ______________ (live) in this house for 30 years and now I want to buy a flat. 5. The teacher _________ (distribute) the answer sheets tomorrow. 6. Sheela ________ (cry) while watching the movie yesterday. 7. The soldiers had to _____________ (ground) in view of the danger approaching. 8. Where ______ (do) he belong to? Answers: 1. was writing 2. likes  3. had, done  4. have been living 5. will distribute 6. cried 7. be grounded 8. does

 This post shows you how to write a formal letter. It is written to the school principal requesting him to exempt school fee. This letter is for the students of grades 6 to 8. Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting him to grant you fee concession. The Principal Kendriya Vidyalaya Babina Cantt. 19 February 2021 Subject: Application for fee concession Sir I am writing to request you to grant me fee concession. I want to share with you the weak financial condition of my household. Since my father works in a humble factory his earnings are limited. As we are three siblings it is becoming difficult for him to cater to the needs of all of us. As I am a bright student, you may please give me the privilege of paying a reduced fee. I shall be highly grateful to you. Yours sincerely Amit Agarwal Class 7-A

This post shows you a letter written to a school principal. This is for students of 6 to 8 grades. Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting him to get your classroom fan repaired. You are Alok/ Alka, Monitor of Class 6-A. The Principal Kendriya Vidyalaya Babina Cantt. 27 February 2021 Subject: Request to get fan repaired Sir I am the Monitor of Class 6-A, and I want to inform you that a fan of our classroom is not in working condition. Since the summer season is approaching now, it is much needed. Please get it repaired soon for the benefit of all students of our class. Thanking you Yours sincerely Alok Monitor of 6-A

Paragraph Writing for 6 to 8 Topic: Health is Wealth Being healthy is indeed a gift of God. Those who remain healthy also have a long life. We can remain healthy by making some important changes to our lifestyle. We should eat good food rich in vitamins, minerals and protein. We should eat green leafy vegetables, fruits and have more milk. We should also exercise daily or play a sport. One should not have bad habits like smoking. Personal hygiene is also important. All these habits can make you healthy.