Letter of Enquiry

1.You are Rama/Ramesh of D-105, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. You want information about German Language courses at German Embassy, Chankya Puri, New Delhi. Write a letter to the director inquiring about the same.

Ans :

D-105, Lajpat Nagar

New Delhi 1100XX

26 January 20XX

The Director

German Embassy

Chankya Puri

New Delhi 1100XX

Subject: Inquiry regarding French courses

Dear Sir/Madam

I wish to make certain enquries about the German language courses offered by your institution. I have just completed class X and want to pursue my career in German. I would like to know the duration of the course, the fee structure and the transport facilities available. I will be grateful if you could send me the brochure along with the enrolment form enabling me to register myself for the course at the earliest.

Yours faithfully

Rama

2. You are interested in a short-term course in computer graphics during the holidays. Write a letter to the Director, Fortune Graphics Computers, inquiring about their short-term courses and askin

28 A, Uttam Nagar

New Delhi 1100XX

26 January 20XX

The Director

Fortune Graphics Computers

Laxmi Nagar

New Delhi 1100XX

Subject: Inquiry about the short-term courses in computers

 Dear Sir/Madam

I came across your advertisement in yesterday’s Times of India. I would like to know in detail about the courses offered by your institute.

I am a class X student and wish to pursue a course in computer graphics during the summer vacation after my board exams. Kindly send all necessary details, including the courses offered, their duration, fee structure, etc. at the above address.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Your faithfully

Anuj

3. You are awaiting your class X results. Meanwhile you would like to do a short-term course in personality development. Write a letter to the Director, Personal Care, Pune, inquiring about the details about the course. You are Akash/Akansha of 250, Shivaji Road, Pune.

250, Shivaji Road

Pune XXXXXX

26 January 20XX

The Director

Personal Care

Pune XXXXXX

Subject: Inquiry about short-term course in Personality Development.

Dear Sir,

I came across your advertisement in yesterday’s Hindustan Times. I would like to know in detail about the courses offered by your institute.

I am a class X student and wish to pursue a course in Personality Development in the summer vacation after my board exams. Kindly send me all details, including the courses offered, the duration and the fee structure, at the address given above.

Yours faithfully,

Akash

4. You are Rahul/Renu of 97, Prashan Vihar, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, studying at a coaching centre in Model Town, Delhi. You need accommodation for yourself. Write a letter to the Manager of Paying Guest Services, 108, students Complex, Model Town, Delhi, inquiring about the details such as the type of accommodation, monthly charges and other facilities.

Ans :

97, Prashant Vihar Saharanpur

Uttar Pradesh XXXXXX 

26 January 20XX

The Manager

108, Students Complex

Model Town

New Delhi 1100XX

Subject: Inquiry about the accommodation

Dear Sir

I came across your advertisement in yesterday’s Indian Express and would like to know in detail about the accommodation offered by you.

I am a resident of Saharanpur and studying in Delhi. I am preparing for CA. My coaching centre is in Model Town and I would like to be accommodated near it to save travel time.

Kindly send me the details about the type of accommodation offered, monthly charges, facilities available like attached bathrooms and wi-fi facility, etc.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely

Rahul

5. As a health conscious person, you noticed an advertisement in the newspaper on yoga classes in your neighbourhood. Write a letter to the organizers enquiring about the duration of the course and other relevant details. You are Swapna/Surendra of 60, RK Puram, New Delhi.

60, RK Puram

New Delhi 1100XX

25 January 20XX

The Organizer

Yoga Point

RK Puram,

New Delhi 1100XX

Subject: Inquiry about Yoga classes

Dear Sir

I came across your advertisement in yesterday’s Hindu. I would like to know the details about Yoga classes offered by you. I am a student of class X. I wish to pursue Yoga classes in the evening. 

Kindly send me the details, including the courses offered, their duration and the fee structure, at the address given above.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours faithfully

Swapna

Complaint Letter

1.The insanitary conditions in your colony are causing multiple diseases. Write a letter to the municipal commissioner bringing the problem to his notice and request him to take urgent action in the matter. You are Deepak/Deepa of C 2/8, Ankur Enclave, New Delhi.

Ans :

C 2/8, Ankur Enclave

New Delhi

20 January 20XX

The Municipal Comm

issioner

Shahdara

Delhi 1100XX

Subject: Insanitary conditions in the colony

Dear Sir

I have been a resident of Ankur Enclave, for the past eleven years. I would like to bring to your notice the insanitary conditions in our colony. Rubbish and garbage lie in heaps. Lack of drainage system raises a persistent foul smell in the area.

During rainy season water stagnates in pits on the street. These become the breeding ground for mosquitoes, which expose the residents to multiple diseases like dengue, malaria, etc. Our colony has become an unhealthy and disease-prone area.

You are requested to take an immediate remedial action to set things right.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Deepa

2. You are Rajesh/Rajni Roy of 105 C, Chatterjee Lane, Kolkata. You have received a letter from your brother who is staying in the hostel of Shaktimandir Public School, Darjeeling, stating that he is being bullied by some senior students who threatened him with dire consequences, if he complained. Write a letter to the Hostel Warden requesting him to take urgent action.

105 C, Chatterjee Lane

Kolkata

West Bengal

20 January 20XX

Hostel Warden

Shaktimandir Public School

Darjeeling

West Bengal

Subject: Bullying of a class X student

Dear Sir/Madam,

With due respect, I bring to your notice that my brother, Ashutosh Roy, of class XD, has been staying in dormitory No. 20 for the last 6 months. He has been facing a lot of bullying because of being a ‘new bee’ in the hostel. As a result, he is going through a lot of stress. He has even been threatened of serious consequences by these bullies if he complains.

I am concerned about my brother’s life. I request you to take immediate remedial action before the things get out of hand.

Yours faithfully

Rajesh Roy

3.You are Shubham/Subhi Tyagi of 1, Ashok Road, Lucknow. You are deeply concerned about the increasing number of road accidents in your area. You strongly feel that reckless driving by the youngsters is the primary cause of such accidents. Write a letter to the Traffic Police Commissioner requesting him to take prompt and appropriate action. Give concrete suggestions to deal with the problem.

1, Ashok Road

Lucknow

20 January 20XX

Traffic Police Commissioner

Lucknow

Dear Sir/Madam

Subject: Increase in the number of road accidents

I would like to draw your attention to the increase in the number of road accidents in our locality. Reckless and drunken driving by youngsters is the primary cause of such accidents. They are not scared of putting their lives at risk. They ignore the traffic rules because they know that their parents would help them get away with the law.

Another cause of these accidents is rash driving by the truck drivers at night. The truck drivers are mostly dead drunk and do not care a bit about the traffic rules.

I will be grateful if you kindly look into the matter and take stern remedial action.

Yours faithfully

Shubhum Tyagi

4. You are Raghav/Renu Sharma, President, RWA, C Block, Janak Puri, New Delhi. The main park in your locality which was once a model park lies in a state of utter neglect. It has become a favourite spot for anti-social elements and a permanent resting place for stray animals. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting him to instruct the horticulture department to take prompt action and restore the park to its original condition.

Ans :

RWA, C Block, Janak Puri

New Delhi 1100XX

25 January 20XX

The Municipal Commissioner

New Delhi 1100XX

Subject: Poor condition of the central park in C Block, Janak Puri

Dear Sir/Madam,

Through this letter I would like to draw your attention to the miserable condition of the central park in C Block area. Once, a model park, it now lies in state of utter neglect. It has become a favourite spot for anti-social elements and a permanent resting place for stray animals. There is no greenery left in the park. People use this park to gamble and take drugs. There is no place left for children to play and old people to take a walk.

These activities are causing a lot of problems to the residents and spoiling the atmosphere of the locality.

I request you to take immediate remedial action to restore the beauty of the park.

Yours faithfully

Renu Sharma

5.You are the Physical Education Instructor at St. Jesus and Mary School, Agra. You had placed an order for sports goods with Student Sports Enterprises. When the items arrived you found that some of them were defective. Write a letter to the Manager, Student Sports Enterprises, asking him to replace the defective items.

Physical Education Dept.

St. Jesus and Mary School

Agra XXXXXX

26 January 20XX

The Manager

Student Sports Enterprises

Sadar Bazar,

Agra XXXXXX

Subject: Replacement of damaged goods

Dear Sir,

An order for some bats and balls was placed on 19 December 20XX vide bill no. 965/49/XX on and the consignment was delivered to us on 15 January 20XX. I found some of the items damaged. There are cracked bats and broken helmets. Also, the footballs have holes in them. The goods I received are not of satisfactory quality.

I request for the immediate replacement of all damaged goods. I would also request you to send your delivery boy to collect the damaged goods and deliver the replaced ones within three days as it is causing a lot of inconvenience to us.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Yours sincerely

XYZ

6. You had bought a mobile phone from a reputable showroom in Mumbai but after a month it developed a serious fault. Write a complaint letter to the manager asking for immediate repair or replacement of the same. You are Sadiq/Razia, 123, TT Nagar, Bhopal.

123, T.T. Nagar

Bhopal

26, January 20XX

The Manager

Shiv Ram & Sons

Mumbai

Subject: Complaint against a defective mobile phone

Dear Sir,

On 1 January 20XX, I bought an LG Nexes 5 from your showroom. I am disappointed as it has stopped working after 5 days of purchase. I would like the problem to be resolved between us. However, if we are unable to resolve the matter I will move the consumer court.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Razia

7.You live in a crowded area in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Unauthorized parking of vehicles in your area is causing a lot of inconvenience to the locals. Write a letter to the police commissioner of the district complaining against this practice. You are Akash/Akansha of Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad.

24, Kavi Nagar

Ghaziabad,

Uttar Pradesh 201XXX

25 January 20XX

The Police Commissioner

Ghaziabad 201XXX

Subject: Illegal parking in Kavi Nagar

Dear Sir,

I would like to draw your attention to the problem of illegal parking in Kavi Nagar area. Despite complaints in this regard, no action has been taken so far.

Kavi Nagar is already a very crowded place as it is a major cloth market. People park their cars in the middle of the road which causes major traffic jams and unbearable amount of noise pollution.

This is affecting the health of the residents in the area. Moreover, it has increased the pollution levels. Children cannot study and old people cannot rest. There is no place left for the pedestrians to move as cars and scooters are parked on both sides of the pavement.

I request you to kindly look into the matter and take an immediate action.

Yours faithfully

Akash

8. Write a letter to the Municipal Chairman of New Town, North East District, about the dilapidated condition of a public monument, requesting him to take urgent steps for the preservation of this valuable heritage. You are Anuj/Anju, 40, Civil Lines, New Town.

Ans :

40, Civil Lines

New Town

Delhi 1100XX

25 January 20XX

The Municipal Chairman

New Town

North East District

Delhi 1100XX

Subject: Preservation of public monuments

Dear Sir

I would like to draw your attention to the deteriorating state of historical monuments in the city. Despite several complaints; no action has been taken till date. Most of the monuments are in a pitiable state. There is no proper maintenance of these monuments. These have not been cleaned properly for years and there are heaps of garbage lying here and there. People spit on the walls and relieve themselves unchecked.

These monuments are part and parcel of our cultural heritage and need to be preserved and taken care of. Proper maintenance of these monuments should be our prime concern.

I hope speedy remedial action will be taken to preserve these monuments.

Yours faithfully

Anuj

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Editing Errors and Jumbled Words

Dear Students,

Work out these exercises on editing errors and reordering of sentences. The answers will be uploaded on Feb 20,2019. 


1.There is an error in each line. Underline the error and write the correct word.
                                                                                                                     Incorrect             Correct   The postmaster got the letter and opening it                                      (a) ....................... ....................... out of curios. Lencho had written                                                       (b) ....................... ....................... that only seventy pesos have reached                                                 (c) ....................... ....................... him. He requested God to send the remain                                        (d) ....................... ....................... thirty pesos at the early as he                                                              (e) ....................... ....................... needed it bad. He asked God not to                                                    (f) ....................... ....................... send the money by post while the post                                               (g) ....................... ....................... office employees is a bunch of crooks.                                               (h) ....................... .......................


2.                                                                                                                         Incorrect   Correct   Growth during adolescent is                                                         (a) .......................   .......................     very fast and physical change                                                       (b) .......................   .......................     that adolescents undergo had                                                        (c) .......................   .......................       a direct influence on their nutritional need.                                  (d) ....................... .......................   Adequate nutrition intake during                                                  (e) ....................... .  ......................     this period could have serious consequences.                              (f) .......................   .......................       It may leading to malnutrition                                                      (g) ....................... .......................       or many other serious health problems.                                       (h) ....................... .......................

3. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) we want/if/see/in everything/beauty/can/we
(b) tulip/bouquet/roses/lilies/made of/presented/was/to them/and/a
(c) the dog/chewed/carpet/the

4. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) wanted/we/to go/in the summer holidays/grandmother’s/house/to but fell/staircase/I/off/the/and/my/leg/fractured
(b) chirping/birds/the/all day long/cheery/kept us/even/though/whole day/confined/to bed/we/were/the due/to severe/a/infection/chickenpox/of
(c) is/the name/of the/city/Mysore/where/ruler/the/Tipu Sultan/was/who/against/fought/the British

5. Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) my parents /20th/anniversary/celebrating today/their/are
(b) broke down/in front/Geeti/the entire class/heavy pain/head/in the/due to a/of
(c) associated/with/purple/royalty/the/colour/is

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Reported Speech Exercises HW on Sep 20,2018

Dear Students,
Do the following exercise on Reported Speech on a separate new grammar notebook and submit  to the school tomorrow on Sep 21/09/2018


Reported Statements Mixed Exercise

Change this direct speech into reported speech:

1. “He works in a bank”
She said ___________________________________________________________

2. “We went out last night”
She told me ________________________________________________________

3. “I’m coming!”
She said ___________________________________________________________

4. “I was waiting for the bus when he arrived”
She told me ________________________________________________________

5. “ I’d never been there before”
She said ___________________________________________________________

6. “I didn’t go to the party”
She told me ________________________________________________________

7. “Lucy’ll come later”
She said ___________________________________________________________

8. “He hasn’t eaten breakfast”
She told me ________________________________________________________

9. “I can help you tomorrow”
She said ___________________________________________________________

10.  “You should go to bed early”
She told me ________________________________________________________

11. “I don’t like chocolate”
She told me ________________________________________________________

12. “I won’t see you tomorrow”
She said ___________________________________________________________

13. “She’s living in Paris for a few months”
She said ___________________________________________________________

14. “I visited my parents at the weekend”
She told me ________________________________________________________

15. “She hasn’t eaten sushi before”
She said ___________________________________________________________

16. “I hadn’t travelled by underground before I came to London”
She said ___________________________________________________________

17. “They would help if they could”
She said ___________________________________________________________

18. “I’ll do the washing-up later”
She told me ________________________________________________________

19. “He could read when he was three”
She said ___________________________________________________________

20. “I was sleeping when Julie called”
She said ___________________________________________________________ 

PREPARATION TIPS

As we get ready to welcome 2018, we also become aware of the exams lurking on the other side. But there is still time and no need for panic - when you choose to do things the right way. Here are ten examination tips for students, to help significantly boost grades in the New Year.

1)       Read a small fraction of the entire syllabus: You don’t have to read everything at one stretch. Read a few chapters. It will help you remember. If you rush through them by the dozen – it will be difficult to recall.

2)       Don’t stretch the sessions beyond two hours: Do not study from dawn to dusk – for 10 or 12 hours. You need to follow the below process.

•   Let your study time be composed of 2-hour slots.
•   Divide these 2 hours further into x 4 half hours.
•   It goes like this à25-minute study + 5-minute break = 30 minutes
•   Repeat the above 30-minute cycle x 4 times for two hours.
•   After this two hour study period, take a 20-minute break.
•   Get ready for the next 2-hour study session (you may switch to a different subject).

3)       Take a quality break: Now that you have “served your time” for 2 hours (pun intended), make sure you celebrate with a ‘quality’ break. Do not use your off time thinking, calling, or messaging friends with study-related matter.

Give your mind a release. Whether you choose outdoor games, watching YouTube, listening to your favourite iTunes or mp3, or munching your favourite cookie – it’s entirely your choice.

4)       Focus on the main points: The syllabus is made up of Core Material and Explanations. Core material consists of formulae, diagrams, charts and graphs. Explanations consist of examples and quotations. Study the Core Material since 75% of the questions arise from here. Make sure you read the previous years’ question papers. You may thus skim out the creamy stuff, i.e., the important points.

5)       Switch subjects: Before you start, divide your subjects into categories.

                                I.            Geography, Biology and History are memory intensive.

                              II.            Physics, Chemistry and Maths are logic based.

                            III.            English and Languages are interpretation based.

It is good to switch between these subject categories while studying for exams. But don’t keep switching every time. Do it after a 2-hour long study of one particular subject.

6)       Write it down: Read the chapter, and underline the important points. Read these aloud while jotting them in your notepad. It helps retention when you hear it aloud and write.

7)       Use proper note-taking strategies: This is how you do it.

•   Breeze through the textbook and underline the important points. It should not take you more than 10 minutes.
•   Convert every heading and sub-heading into potential questions – to be asked in the exam.
•   Read the text again. Now write down the underlined points in your own words. Read aloud these bulleted points for better understanding.
•   Ask yourself the questions you noted down (by converting sub-headings). See if you can answer them.
•   Repeat these steps till you completely understand the lesson.

8)       Use Visuals: Get yourself another miniature notepad or sticky notes. Now check the points you have previously underlined in the text or notepad. Convert these points into visual cues for better comprehension. E.g. you can have a sticky-note containing all the formulae in Physics. If you are studying Chemistry, you can have periodic table elements depicted in a sequence as per their appearance in the reaction. Post these stick-notes containing visual cues on your walls, cupboards or anywhere in the bed or bathrooms.

9)       Revise Daily: Brush up whatever you study, every 24 hours. According to science, 75% of what you just learnt will vanish from memory – if you don’t revise. So, make sure you revise and engrave the information in your mind.

10)     A good night’s sleep enhances memory: Getting at least 7 – 8 hours sleep is a must. A good night’s sleep helps convert short-term into long-term memory. Get yourself the sleep you deserve – after all the effort you have put in.

The above tips will help you comprehend your lessons better and study faster. So leave aside your anxiety and get down to the actual work. All the best for your exams!

FORMAL LETTER

Purpose of the letter:

·         To express one’s opinion on a wide range of issues

·         To express and share one’s observations and views in a public forum, for example a magazine or a newspaper

·         Language of the letter:

·         Formal language must be used

·         Repetition of ideas must be avoided

·         Sub paragraphs should be used in an organised way

·         Personal outlook must be included but biased language should be avoided

Sender’s address Date Address of the addressee Dear Sir/Madam (Subject: __________________________________ ) Body of the letter (in 3-4 paragraphs) 1. Statement of the problem (Introductory) 2. Causes of the problem 3. Outcome of the problem 4. Suggestions/remedies 5. Conclusion Yours faithfully/Yours sincerely Sender’s name

                                     SAMPLE FORMAL LETTER

Question: You are Saurabh Srivastava, a resident of Defence Colony Bagdogra, Siliguri. Your colony is facing the severe problem of supply of inadequate and poor quality of tap water. You decide to express your views and make the authorities aware of the situation by writing a letter to the Editor of The Siliguri Times, Siliguri. Write your letter in about 150 words.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Defence Colony

Bagdogra

15th April 2016

The Editor

The Siliguri Times

Siliguri

Subject: Inadequate and bad quality of water supply.

Dear Sir

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the civic authorities to the bad quality and inadequate supply of tap water in our locality.

It is unfortunate that the local civic authorities do not take care to provide the citizens with even the basic amenities such as proper and adequate water supply. In our locality, water is supplied only for three hours in the morning. For the rest of the day the taps remain dry. Also, the quality of supplied water is poor. It is unhygienic and contaminated. There have been cases of water borne diseases like diarrhoea and dysentery. It is highly expected that these diseases may break out in form of epidemic if the problem is not properly addressed.

It is expected that instead of ignoring the issue, the authorities concerned will take immediate steps to ensure supply of adequate and good quality of water in our locality so that we citizens are able to live a disease free and stress free life.

Yours faithfully,

Saurabh Srivastava