English · Class 3
Letter Writing
Learn Letter Writing with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Informal letters to friends and family follow a friendly format: address, date, greeting (Dear…), body, closing (Yours lovingly), and signature. Class 3 NCERT writing tasks use simple language to share news, invite, or thank someone.
Format
- Top right: your address and date
- Greeting: Dear Grandpa, / Dear Riya,
- Body: 3–4 short paragraphs or 6–8 sentences
- Closing: Yours lovingly, / Yours sincerely,
Content Tips
- Say why you are writing in the opening
- Share one or two news items or requests
- Ask about the reader politely at the end
- Use warm, polite tone — please, thank you
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Opening line
Write opening for a letter inviting a friend to your birthday party.
- 1Greeting already given
- 2State purpose clearly
Answer
I hope you are well. I am writing to invite you to my birthday party on Sunday.
Closing
Choose closing for a letter to your mother.
- 1Informal, affectionate tone
- 2Yours lovingly fits family
Answer
Yours lovingly, [Your name]
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Informal letters use friendly language
- ✓ Date and address on the right
- ✓ Body answers: why, what, when
- ✓ Sign your name below the closing
Exam Tips
- • Draw a box for format marks
- • Do not forget comma after Dear…
- • Write legibly; 80–100 words is enough
- • Match closing to relationship
Practice MCQs — Letter Writing
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Informal letters are written to: