Letter Writing Techniques for SBI PO Exams - Personal Letters / Informal Letters
Read Basics of Letter Writing Here
Divide your letter in small paragraphs. Keep your writing simple. Make a
good choice of words especially if you are writing an apology letter to
express your condolences in case of a death.
Date : The Date is placed in the top right end of the page.
Salutation : On the extreme left side of the page, a few spaces
below the date. It can be 'Dear Ram' or 'My Dear Mummy/Ma' (but not
mother). You always address your mother, father, brother by a name, not
by relationship.
Body : Start a space or two below the salutation. Indent all the paragraphs.
Closing : Most people close the letter with phrases like 'Yours
affectionately / With love / All the best / Take care' etc. These words
should be a few spaces below the last line of the text, on the right
side. (Now a days left side closing has also become popular).
This is the basic structure of a letter. you can modify it according to
the purpose for which it is written and the person to whom it is
addressed.
Note : If you are writing a letter for job application (formal
letter), then you may need to attach your resume along with the letter
and also mention the same in it. Furthermore, you try to write as simply
and as clearly as possible, and not to make the letter longer than
necessary. Remember not to use informal langaute like contractions.
Format of the Letter