FORMAL LETTER WRITING
-JOB APPLICATION AND BIODATA
,In the class 12 CBSE English examination, choices will be
given to attempt any one question out of the given two
Long Answer Questions to be answered in 120-150 words.
The questions will be based on Letter writing (6 mks)
Letter types include -
•Business or official letters (for making enquiries,
registering complaints, asking for and giving information,
placing orders and sending replies)
•Letters to the editor (giving suggestions or opinion on
issues of public interest)
•Application for a job
The breakup of 6 marks for English writing skills -\(as per
CBSE Marking scheme for 2018-19) is as follows:-
1. Format 1mks
2. Content 3 mks
3. Expressions 2 mks
(i. grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling
ii. coherence and relevance of ideas and style)
, Job Application Format for (CBSE Class 12)
A job Application consists of two parts- the covering letter (appeal) and the bio-data/CV.
•Cover letter
The format for the covering letter is similar to the format of a Formal letter. It goes on like-
SENDER’s ADDRESS- The sender’s address is usually put on the top left-hand corner.
DATE- The sender’s address is followed by the date just below it. This is the date on which the letter
written. It is to be written in expanded form.
RECEIVER’s ADDRESS- Whether to write “To” above the address depends on the writer’s preference.
you write the official title/name/position etc of the receiver, as the first line of the address.
SUBJECT- Then we sum up the purpose of writing the letter in one line. This helps the receiver focus
subject of the letter in one glance. It is important to underline the subject.
SALUTATIONS- This is where you greet the person you are addressing the letter to. Bear in mind that
formal letter, so the greeting must be respectful and not too personal. The general greetings used in
letters are “Sir” or “Madam”.
BODY- This is the main content of the letter. It is either divided into three paragraphs or two paragrap
letter is briefer. The tone of the content should be formal. Do not use any flowery language. Another p
keep in mind is that the letter should be concise and to the point. And always be respectful and cons
your language.
-JOB APPLICATION AND BIODATA
,In the class 12 CBSE English examination, choices will be
given to attempt any one question out of the given two
Long Answer Questions to be answered in 120-150 words.
The questions will be based on Letter writing (6 mks)
Letter types include -
•Business or official letters (for making enquiries,
registering complaints, asking for and giving information,
placing orders and sending replies)
•Letters to the editor (giving suggestions or opinion on
issues of public interest)
•Application for a job
The breakup of 6 marks for English writing skills -\(as per
CBSE Marking scheme for 2018-19) is as follows:-
1. Format 1mks
2. Content 3 mks
3. Expressions 2 mks
(i. grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling
ii. coherence and relevance of ideas and style)
, Job Application Format for (CBSE Class 12)
A job Application consists of two parts- the covering letter (appeal) and the bio-data/CV.
•Cover letter
The format for the covering letter is similar to the format of a Formal letter. It goes on like-
SENDER’s ADDRESS- The sender’s address is usually put on the top left-hand corner.
DATE- The sender’s address is followed by the date just below it. This is the date on which the letter
written. It is to be written in expanded form.
RECEIVER’s ADDRESS- Whether to write “To” above the address depends on the writer’s preference.
you write the official title/name/position etc of the receiver, as the first line of the address.
SUBJECT- Then we sum up the purpose of writing the letter in one line. This helps the receiver focus
subject of the letter in one glance. It is important to underline the subject.
SALUTATIONS- This is where you greet the person you are addressing the letter to. Bear in mind that
formal letter, so the greeting must be respectful and not too personal. The general greetings used in
letters are “Sir” or “Madam”.
BODY- This is the main content of the letter. It is either divided into three paragraphs or two paragrap
letter is briefer. The tone of the content should be formal. Do not use any flowery language. Another p
keep in mind is that the letter should be concise and to the point. And always be respectful and cons
your language.
