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Formal Letter Writing

Original CBSE questions with easy answers for independent writing practice. Exam-year labels are omitted.

Formal Letter Writing: quick CBSE guide

What is it?

A formal letter to an authority, editor or organisation, written for an official purpose.

Format

  1. Write the sender address, date and receiver address.
  2. Add a clear subject line.
  3. Use a formal salutation and a concise body.
  4. End with a suitable complimentary close and signature.

What to do

  • State the purpose in the opening.
  • Support the request with relevant facts.
  • Make a polite, practical suggestion or request.

What not to do

  • Do not use slang or casual greetings.
  • Do not repeat the same point.
  • Do not leave out the requested action.
20 questionsGeneral · No classShow answer format

Question 1: You are Divyansh/Divyanshi of C-25, Subhash Nagar, New Delhi. Recently, you purchased a colour television that is not working properly. Write a letter of complaint to Messrs Frontier Electronics Corporation, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, asking for its immediate replacement. Invent necessary details.

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C-25, Subhash Nagar
New Delhi
12 July

The Manager
Messrs Frontier Electronics Corporation
Karol Bagh
New Delhi

Subject: Request for replacement of defective colour television

Sir/Madam,

I purchased a colour television from your showroom on 5 July. The set worked for only two days and now switches off repeatedly. The picture also flickers and the sound disappears. I have kept the cash memo and warranty card safely. As the product is still under warranty, I request you to replace it immediately with a new set. Kindly arrange a technician's visit or inform me of the replacement procedure within seven days. I hope the matter will be resolved promptly.

Yours faithfully,
Divyanshi

Question 2: Along with air and water pollution, cities are also under attack from noise pollution caused by marriage processions, DJs and loud music. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper describing the problem and requesting action by the concerned authorities.

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M 114, Mall Road
Delhi
12 July

The Editor
The City Herald
Delhi

Subject: Need to control noise pollution

Sir/Madam,

Through your newspaper, I wish to highlight the growing problem of noise pollution in our cities. Marriage processions, loud DJs, amplified music from neighbourhood flats and unnecessary honking disturb residents throughout the day. Older people, patients and students suffer the most. Continuous noise causes stress, poor sleep and difficulty in concentration. The concerned authorities should enforce prescribed sound limits, restrict loudspeakers after permitted hours and penalise repeated violations. Police patrols and a simple complaint helpline would also help. Public awareness is necessary for a quieter and healthier city.

Yours faithfully,
Karuna

Question 3: Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting repair of broken streetlights.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding repair of broken streetlights

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to repair of broken streetlights. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 4: Write a letter to the editor about the need for safe cycling lanes.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding safe cycling lanes

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to safe cycling lanes. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 5: Write a letter to the school Principal requesting more drinking-water points.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding more drinking-water points at school

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to more drinking-water points at school. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 6: Write a letter to the bank manager requesting correction of an error in your account.

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45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding correction of an error in your bank account

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to correction of an error in your bank account. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 7: Write a letter to the transport authority about overcrowded buses.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding overcrowded buses

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to overcrowded buses. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 8: Write a letter to the editor about the benefits of reading newspapers.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding the benefits of reading newspapers

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to the benefits of reading newspapers. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 9: Write a letter to the District Officer requesting a public library in your locality.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding a public library in your locality

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to a public library in your locality. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 10: Write a letter to the school Principal suggesting a career-counselling session.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
12 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding a career-counselling session

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to a career-counselling session. The present condition causes inconvenience and may create safety or educational problems for residents. I request your department to inspect the matter, take timely corrective action and inform citizens about the expected schedule. Regular monitoring and a simple complaint channel would prevent the problem from returning. I hope you will treat this request as urgent and arrange a practical solution.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 11: Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting shaded public spaces during heatwaves.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding shaded public spaces during heatwaves

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to shaded public spaces during heatwaves. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 12: Write a letter to the editor about safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence in education.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence in education

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence in education. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 13: Write a letter to the bank manager reporting a suspected digital-payment fraud.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding a suspected digital-payment fraud

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to a suspected digital-payment fraud. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 14: Write a letter to the transport authority requesting more electric buses.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding more electric buses

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to more electric buses. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 15: Write a letter to the Principal requesting regular mental-health counselling at school.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding regular mental-health counselling at school

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to regular mental-health counselling at school. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 16: Write a letter to the District Officer requesting flood-preparedness training for students.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding flood-preparedness training for students

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to flood-preparedness training for students. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 17: Write a letter to the editor about accessibility in public buildings.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding accessibility in public buildings

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to accessibility in public buildings. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 18: Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting segregation of food waste.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding segregation of food waste

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to segregation of food waste. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 19: Write a letter to the school Principal requesting installation of solar panels.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding installation of solar panels

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to installation of solar panels. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen

Question 20: Write a letter to the editor about the need to verify news on social media.

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Answer

45 Green Park
New Delhi
18 August

The Concerned Authority
New Delhi

Subject: Request regarding verifying news on social media

Sir/Madam,

I wish to draw your attention to verifying news on social media. The present gap causes inconvenience and may affect safety, health or equal participation. I request your department to inspect the matter, consult the people concerned and take timely corrective action. Public information and regular monitoring would make the solution effective. Kindly share the expected schedule and a contact point for follow-up. I hope you will treat this matter as urgent and arrange a practical, transparent response.

Yours faithfully,
A concerned citizen