Letter Writing (Formal)

Guidelines

• Follow the format correctly.

• Language in the content should be formal, correct and appropriate.

• The approach while writing should be humble and clear.

• Prefer small and simple sentences.

• Keep the content brief and to the point.

• Use three paragraphs in the content.

Summary Writing

Guidelines

• Give a suitable title. (1-3 words)

• Title is compulsory.

• Write the gist / main ideas of the given passage in approximately four sentences.

• Use the key words given in the question. (if any)

• Use only one paragraph.

• Don’t use examples.

• Don’t repeat the same idea.

• Use third person narrative.

• Don’t use unnecessary words or phrases like, ‘The passage is about..., the writer says... ‘

• Use brief and compact sentences.