English · Class 4
Letter Writing
Learn Letter Writing with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Class 4 letter writing includes informal letters to friends and relatives, and simple formal notes such as leave applications. Format marks matter: sender's address, date, salutation, body, subscription, and signature must appear in order.
Informal Letter
- To family/friends: warm tone
- Share news, invitations, thanks
- Closing: Yours lovingly / Yours affectionately
Leave Application
- To: The Class Teacher / Principal
- Subject line: Application for leave
- Body: reason, dates, polite request
- Closing: Yours obediently / respectfully
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Leave application
Write subject line for two days' leave due to fever.
- 1Clear and brief
- 2Mention leave
Answer
Subject: Application for two days' leave
Informal closing
Best closing for a letter to your cousin.
- 1Informal relationship
- 2Affectionate tone
Answer
Yours lovingly,
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Format carries separate marks
- ✓ Formal tone for school applications
- ✓ Informal tone for personal letters
- ✓ Date format: 3 July 2026 or 3rd July, 2026
Exam Tips
- • Draw lines for address block
- • Leave application needs subject line
- • Body: 3 short paragraphs or 8–10 lines
- • Sign with full name
Practice MCQs — Letter Writing
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Leave application is written to: