Question

You are Ajeet/Anika, a student of S.M. Public School, Delhi. You are concerned about the water crisis which has become very dangerous. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting the need to provide water in drought-hit areas and the dire need of creating awareness about the conservation of water through informative posters.

Answer 1

Hint:The format of a formal letter is as follows:
-sender’s address
-receiver’s address
-date
-subject
-greeting
-introduction + body + conclusion
-signature

Complete answer: LETTER
Ajeet/Anike,
24 Mall Road,
Delhi.

31st July 2020.

The Editor in chief,
XYZ newspaper,
Mall Road,
Delhi.

Subject- Suggestions for making requests to people to help drought-hit areas.

Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you in order to discuss the influence that newspapers can have on regular people. This is the way through which many people keep up with the news. So, it is important to use your power as a force for good.
You can make a big difference in the drought-hit areas of our country. A few advertisements for the NGOs that could help, or urging people to donate directly can also make a big difference. People who read newspapers have a lot of faith in you. So, you could also help to spread awareness about the various water conservation techniques that could be employed on an individual level. This will help a lot.
I am sure your efficient office will carry out the necessary actions and take the steps that are desperately needed in the media.

Yours faithfully,
Ajeet/Anika

Note: Formal letters use official language, while informal letters are written in friendly language. Formal letters are addressed to people of importance, so they need to be written in a respectable form of language.