A POWER POINT PRESENTATION

ON

ENGLISH WRITING
SECTION

BY ABHISHEK DUBEY
UNIVERSAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

PART 1
SHORT
WRITING

CONTENTS

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Notice
Circular
Advertisement
Poster
Invitation
Reply

NOTICE

DEFINITION
A notice is a very short piece of writing which is usually formal in
style. It is widely used by individuals and organizations to
announce events and celebrations, births and deaths, occasions
etc.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

Notices can use capital letters for details such as names of

organizations,

captions,

an

important

detail

within

the

message itself.

The date of the notice is placed at the top left.

The entire content is placed in the box

The designation is written below the signature in the

FORMAT OF NOTICE
NAME OF THE OFFICE/ INSTITUTION/ ORGANISATION
NOTICE
XX Month 20_ _
HEADING
-----------BODY------------------------------------------------BODY---------------------------------------------------BODY--------------------------------------------BODY-------------------------------------------------------BODY----------------------------------------BODY-----------------------------------------------------------BODY-------------------------------------BODYSignature
Name
( Designation )

SOLVED EXAMPLE
GREEN GROOVE PUBLIC SCHOOL
NOTICE
11 January 2016
HOUSE COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the Students House Council will be held on 19 January
2016 at 2:00 PM in the council office to discuss and finalize
programme for Earth Day Celebrations. Important decisions about
duties, items, certificates and mementoes will be taken. Attendance of
all the members is compulsory.
Karthik Venugopal
( General Secretary )

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. As the Senior Prefect of your school write a notice
for students of classes VI VIII warning them not to go
to the canteen during recess except on the days allocated
for them.
Q2. The new school session is about to begin. As the
President of the Students House Council write a notice
to call a meeting of all the members to plan a cultural
function to welcome the new batch of class XI students.

CIRCULAR
S

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

Name of the institution on top

Date on the left hand side
Signature with designation

SOLVED EXAMPLE
Noble India Public School, Delhi
CIRCULAR
NIPS/2015/14
14 December, 2015
Welfare Scheme Cash Distribution
Dear Parents
The school is going to distribute Rs. 1700 /- to all students towards
free stationary and uniform for the year 2015 2016. Kindly make
yourself available between 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. on 20 December 2015
to collect the said amount from the teachers of your wards.
R.K Sharma
(Principal)

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. Frequent cases of theft, burglary, eveteasing and electricity
breakdown in the society are being reported to the Resident
Welfare Association of your area. As the President write a circular
inviting all members for a general body meeting to discuss the
issue and to find a solution.
Q2. Write a circular to inform the students of Class VI, VII and
VIII about the changed dates for the unit test in English, Hindi
and Maths. Write yourself as Abhay of Sneh International School.

POSTERS

A poster is a very useful means of making an

announcement or appeal, issuing a notice, advertising a
product or bringing about awareness on any issue of
public interest.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

There is no fixed format for posters. Remember to put your poster
in a box. Your poster should include :
Theme/ Topic/ Event
Purpose/ Occasion
Date, time and place
A message of appeal, awareness, caution, warning, invitation
Catchy Slogans and captions
Name of the individual/ organization issuing it

SOLVED EXAMPLE

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. AIDS Prevention Society of your city/town needs a
poster to raise public awareness about AIDS
prevention. Draft a poster.
Q2. SHASTRADHARA a water-conservation
organization needs a poster to promote water
conservation

ADVERTISEMENT
S

Advertisement is a public notice or announcement,

especially one advertising goods or services in
newspapers, on posters or in broadcasts. It is a powerful
tool for promoting sales or services or raising public
awareness through quick dissemination of information.
They are of two types :
1. Classified Advertisements
2. Non-classified Advertisements / Display Advertisements

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
They are categorized in separate columns, occupy less space,
more economical. They are written in short phrases and words,
simple language, concise and compact, have title and contact
address.
They are classified under different headings:
1. Situation Vacant/ Situation Wanted
2. Sale and Purchase of Property/ Vehicles/ Household Goods etc.
3. Missing persons/ Pet animals
4. Lost and Found
5. Travels and Tours/ Packers and Movers
6. Education/ Language Course/ Hobby Classes etc.
7. Matrimonial
8. Change of Name

SITUATION VACANT/ SITUATION WANTED

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

Keep Heading Situation Vacant/ Wanted

Begin with Wanted or Required
Mention the name of the employee with address.
Mention the number of posts lying vacant / name of the post
Mention required age limit / qualification ( educational and
professional )
Mention skills, personality, minimum experience etc. required
Time limit for submission of application
Contact address and phone number.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
Situation Vacant
Required C.A. for Gopal Traders India Ltd.. Min.
requirements: CA degree, 2 yrs experience in MNC, age limit
35 yrs. Apply within seven days. Negotiable salary. Weekends
off.
# Mr. Rakesh Kumar, General Manager
Ph. 9868005482

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are the Manager, Excel Pharma Ltd. Draft an advertisement for your
Company for the post of Sales Executive .
Q2. Sneh International School requires a receptionist. As an Administrative , draft
an advertisement.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
Situation Wanted
A Tourist Guide widely travelled, well acquainted with hills
and historical places around Shimla, well-versed in English,
Hindi, Punjabi seeks a job in the Local Tours and Travels.
Desirous Party may contact Arun Gupta, M-3 , Neel Kamal
Apartment, Shimla or call at 9820586791

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. Your are A.L. Bhagat of C-108 Shakti Nagar, Delhi. You are a Chartered
Accountant and you are capable of handling accounts and managing finances;
you have six years of experience. Draft an advertisement for the Times of India
seeking a suitable position.
Q2. You are an Athletic Coach just returned from the U.S.A. You require a job.
Write an advertisement in the Situation Wanted columns of a local daily. You are
Sanjay living at Kamal.

PROPERTY FOR SALE AND PURCHASE

Begin with For Sale/Purchase or Available/Wanted

Type of house ( flat, independent floors/offices etc. )
Size, floor, no. of rooms etc.
Fixtures and fittings.
Surroundings-centrally located, facing park, near mark or near school.
Company or bank lease preferred
Expected price : fixed/negotiable
Contact address and Ph. No.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
For Sale
Available 3 BHK flat in Vardhman Society, facing park near
Yamuna Sports Complex , earthquake resistant, modified
modern kitchen, wooden floor, Italian marble tiled
bathroom, with furniture, parking for 3 cars, 24x7 electricity.
Urgent as shifting to Foreign.
# Mr. Rakesh
Ph. 9839489422

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You own an independent house in West Delhi and want to sell it. Draft an advertisement
for a local daily giving all necessary details.
Q2. An aunt of yours who is emigrating to Canada wants to sell her house before she leaves.
Draft a suitable advertisement giving all necessary details.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

For Purchase
Wanted a plot 1000 sq. m, near residential area, Mayur Vihar
for setting up a school. Proper transport facility, 24x7
electricity and water, no court case with all legal documents,
price negotiable.
# Amitabh Ambani, Director, Study Plus, Australia
Contact : 342-A Civil Lines, 9865215478

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are Ranveer/Radhika. You want to purchase a flat. Write an advertisement giving
necessary details.
Q2. State Bank of India requires premises for its branches in New Delhi. Write an
advertisement for the local newspaper.

TO LET

Begin with Wanted or Available.

Type of accommodation- size, floor, no. of rooms etc.
Location and surrounding
Rent expected, Bank and company lease preferred
Contact address, email address or telephone no.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
To Let
Available on rent first floor of a newly constructed house in BBlock, Ashok Vihar, Delhi. Two bedrooms with attached baths,
well ventilated and spacious with wooden work. Walking distance
from market, School, Hospital and Metro Station. Expected rent
Rs. 2500/- per month (negotiable). Contact :
#Lala Ji
9868254698

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You want to purchase a newly constructed office in a prime location of Preet Vihar,
Vikas Marg. Daft an advertisement as per your requirements about location and price etc.
Q2. You are General Manager of Priya India Pvt. Ltd. Your company wants to buy a
bungalow as a guest house for clients. Draft an advertisement for a local daily.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

Model number, year of manufacturing

Colour, accessories
Good condition, new tyres, non accidental, good mileage
Insurance, Pollution Certificate
Expected Price
Contact Address and Telephone number

SOLVED EXAMPLE
For Sale
Available Maruti SX4 2011 model, pale white, new seat covers, new
CEAT tyres, woofers installed, single hand driven, wooden interior
worth Rs. 40000, Price : 2.5 Lakhs but negotiable. Contact:
#APK Automobiles
Ph. 9832145678

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You want to sell your Maruti Baleno as you are going abroad. Draft an advertisement
for the classified columns of a local daily giving necessary particulars of the vehicle.
Q2. You plan to sell your two-wheeler. Draft a suitable advertisement giving all necessary
details.

HOUSEHOLD/OFFICE GOODS

Item, brand and year of manufacturing

General condition excellent working condition, brand new etc.
Specify material in case of furniture.
Price offered/ expected
Contact address and Ph. No.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
To Sell
Available LG Fully Washing Machine, Model Splash 2003 and LG 34 inches LED TV
with excellent working condition, brand new furniture , SONY music system, 12 seater
dining table and 6x6 inches double bed. Price : Reasonable. Urgent as shifting abroad.
# Hukum Singh
Ph. 9831456780

ASSIGNMENT
Q1.Your family is moving out of Delhi since your father is transferred. You
want to sell off some household items at a reasonable rate. Draft an
advertisement giving necessary details.
Q2. You want to sell off some office furniture as you are moving out of
Chandigarh. Draft an advertisement for a local daily.

MISSING PERSON/ PET ANIMALS

Begin with Missing
Physical description:
1. Persons name, age sex, height, complexion, bilt, clothes, and other identifying features.
2. Pet animals name, breed, colour of skin
. Since when and from where missing
. Reward/ message if any
. Contact address and Ph. No.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
MISSING
Suresh Kumar, 14 years, 53. Wheatish complexion, average build,
wearing white T-shirt and blue jeans, injury mark over lips. Missing
since 12 December 2015 from Connaught Place. Reward: Rs. 50000.
Inform CP Police Station.
# Call- 9002558410

ASSIGNMENT
Q1.You are the sister of the boy who has been missing from his school for the last two days.
Draft an advertisement for a local daily giving necessary details.
Q.2 Your grandmother aged 70 years has been missing for three days from Haridwar Ardh
Kumbh. Draft an advertisement for the local daily giving necessary details.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
MISSING PET
Lovely cat Loisy, white, brown fur, 1 year old with a red ribbon round its
neck. Missing since 16 December 2015 from the Central Park,
Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi. Contact:
# Manoj Singh
Ph. 9865321470

ASSIGNMENT
Q1.Your cat named Tessa is missing since 24 December 2015. Draft an advertisement under
the column Missing of a daily local.
Q2. Your dog named John is missing for last two days. Draft an advertisement providing
necessary details.

MISSING PERSON/ PET ANIMALS

Begin with Lost and Found
Brief physical description: Name of the object/article, brand, color, size, condition,
when/where lost to found
Reward if any
Contact address and Ph. No.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
LOST AND FOUND
Lost a black bag, 16x20 containing certificates and important
papers. Lost in Metro, between Uttam Nagar and Dwarka on 19
December 2015 between 9 to 9.40 AM. If found, kindly contact:
#Mr. Rajesh Singh
Ph. 9882314567

SOLVED EXAMPLE
LOST AND FOUND
Found a ladies wrist watch in school canteen on 5th January 2016 at
around 11:00 AM. The owner can take it from the finder after
providing details about the wristwatch. Contact
#Mr. Rajesh Singh
Ph. 9882314567

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are Puran Singh. You lost a bag containing valuable documents, while travelling by
bus between Model Town and Rohini on Route No. 982. Draft an advertisement.
Q2. You found a brown bag in the metro between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Dwarka and
ITO route containing passport and credit cards. Draft an advertisement providing necessary
details.

MATRIMONIAL

Begin with Wanted/Alliance or Proposal Invited

Physical Description : Age, Height, Coplexion Build
Academic, Professional Qualifications, Job Status, Salary etc.
Caste/Sub-caste, Religion
Contact/ Post Box No.

SOLVED EXAMPLE
WANTED BRIDE
For 26 years, 58 tall, handsome, fair complexioned, MBA, MNC
Executive, settled in Dwarka. The girl, 55, 24 years, Science
graduate, will be suitable match. Caste: Punjabi. Contact at
Post Box no.698,Times of India
New Delhi - 110032

SOLVED EXAMPLE
GROOM WANTED
Alliance invited from a tall handsome, educated, well settled buisness/
professional Delhite boy of Jain family for a smart, beautiful, fair,
slimgirl 23/ 53/50 kgs.Contact:
#Mr. SK Jain
Ph. 9012345678

NON-CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
They are for commercial purpose. They occupy more space. They are visually attractive
and have catchy slogans. They vary in font, size or shape.Language is lucid and
appealing.

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. A famous chain of fine dining restaurants is due to launch its restaurant in your city.
Create an attractive display advertisement announcing the launch.
Q2. The organizers of Dubai Shopping Festival need a display advertisement to
announce the festival and to invite the people to visit it for exciting shopping
experience. Create an attractive advertisement.

INVITATIONS

FORMAL INVITATIONS

To be written in III person

No abbreviation to be used
Simple present tense is used
Each entry to be mentioned in a separate line e.g.,
1. Name of the person(s) who is/are inviting
2. Formal expressions like request the pleasure of your company
3. Time and date of event
4. Purpose and occasion of invitation
For RSVP, address and telephone no. is given at which the invitee may contact for
any queries.
Name of the chief guest, program may be given

SOLVED EXAMPLE - 1
Mrs. And Mr. Satish Sharma
Solicit your gracious presence on the auspicious occasion
of the marriage of their grand daughter

Kavita
(Daughter of Mrs. Soni and Mr. Sunil Sharma)
With

Anil
(Son of Mrs. Kamal and Mr. Lokesh Sharma)
on
25 December 2015
at 7:30 PM at
Ashoka Palace, New Delhi
R.S.V.P.
Mr. S K Sharma
342-B Vardhman Society
New Delhi 110009
Ph.9865321470

SOLVED EXAMPLE - 2
THE PRINCIPAL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF
Mayur Public School, Mayur Vihar, Delhi
Request the pleasure of your company
on
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
on 24 December 2015
at 5:30 PM
in the school auditorium
Honourable Education Minister has kindly consented to
be the
Chief Guest.
R.S.V.P.
Administration Office
011-223654178

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are organizing an Exhibition of Painting Nayika Series on 31
January, 2016 at Azad Bhavan Art Gallery at 6:00 PM. Draft an
invitation card to invite the general public. Entry is free.
Q2. You are the member of Punjab Academy, Delhi. Draft a formal
invitation to invite all the members for the discussion on a book
written by an eminent writer.

INFORMAL INVITATIONS

Use first person 1,We and You and avoid using he, she and they.
Do not write subject and receivers address.
Write in warm and pleasant way.
Avoid writing unnecessary details.
Begin with Dear _________(name).

SOLVED EXAMPLE
Yojna Vihar
Delhi
December 19, 2015
My Dear Madhur
I have much pleasure in inviting you to the post selection party after my admission
in DTU. Reach my residence at 8:00 PM on 31 December, 2015 to join my family
and friends in my moment of joy.
Yours truly
Anuj/Anita

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are Arjun. Write an invitation to all your friends for celebration of your
promotion.
Q2. Write an invitation to all your friends inviting them to the New Years Party on 31
December 2015.

REPLIES

FORMAL REPLIES

Acknowledge the invitation

Express thanks in third person
Not to be signed at the end
When accepting, confirm date and time
If declining, give reason and convey best wishes.

SOLVED EXAMPLE - 1
December 9, 2015
7, Park Avenue
Mrs. And Mr. Rakesh Kumar thank Mrs. And Mr. Satish Sharma for their
kind invitation on the house warming party on 16 December 2015 at 10
AM , which they are delighted to accept. Its their great pleasure to attend
the ceremony.

SOLVED EXAMPLE - 2
December 9, 2015
7 Park Avenue
Mr. Rakesh Kumar thank Mrs. And Mr. Satish Kumar for their kind
invitation on their sons marriage on 15 December 2015 at 8:00 PM , but
regret their inability to accept the same as he is going abroad. May the
couple have happy marriage.

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are Arjun. You have been invited by Mrs. and Mr. Anuj Sharma on their sons
marriage. Write a reply accepting the invitation.
Q2. You are Riya/ Anuj. You have been invited by Mr. and Mrs. Rakesh Bhadouri on
their daughters marriage. Write a reply refusing the invitation giving suitable reason.

INFORMAL REPLIES

Use first person 1,We and You and avoid using he, she and they.
Do not write subject and receivers address.
Write in warm and pleasant way.
Avoid writing unnecessary details.
Begin with Dear _________(name).

SOLVED EXAMPLE - 1
7-C Yojna Vihar
Delhi
December 25, 2015
Dear Anuj
Many thanks for inviting me to attend your post selection party which
will be held on 30 December 2015 at your home. I shall be delighted to
attend the same and will enjoy the party with great fun.
Yours truly
Rahul Gupta

SOLVED EXAMPLE - 2
7-C Yojna Vihar
Delhi
December 25, 2015
Dear Anuj
Many thanks for inviting me to attend your post selection party but I am
sorry to say that I shall not be able to attend the same as I shall be out of
station next week. I shall miss this joyous moment. I wish you all the best
for your future. May god bless you.
Yours truly
Rahul Gupta

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are Arjun. You have been invited by your friend Anuj Sharma on his promotion
party. Write a reply accepting the invitation.
Q2. You are Riya/ Anuj. You have been invited by your uncle and aunt Mrs. And Mr.
Rakesh Bhadori on their golden marriage anniversary. Write a reply refusing the
invitation as your half-yearly examinations are coming.

PART 2
LONG WRITING

CONTENTS

1.
2.
3.
4.

Letter
Article
Debate
Speech

LETTERS

Letters are very important means of staying in touch with friends and relatives and
communicating with clients, colleagues and officials. Depending upon the relation between
the sender and the receiver, a letter can be formal or informal.
Formal Letters are letters written to business houses, customers, government officials,
authorities and acquaintance. A formal letter is written in the formal style i.e. its language
and tone is formal, impersonal or objective but pleasant.
Informal Letters are letters written to relatives and friends. Since such letters are personal,
they should be written in a simple, clear, easy to understand, natural and lively style just as
one talks to a friend/relative.

FORMAL LETTERS
We write formal letters to
make enquiries or send replies
Place/supply orders
Complain against something/someone
Inform others
Persuade others
Make job applications
Appeal to others
Send recommendations
Get our problems addressed

FORMAT OF FORMAL LETTERS

342/A BN Apartments
Mukerjee Nagar
Delhi
22 December 2015
The Editor
Times of India
New Delhi
Sir/Maam
Subject:__________________________________________________
---------------------------BODY------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARA 1(opening
paragraph)------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
--------------------------PARA
2--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
---------------------------PARA 3(closing
paragraph)----------------------------------------------------.
Yours truly
__________________(Name)

SAMPLE 1 (Making an enquiry)

44 Main Road
Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
22 December 2015
The Manager
M/s Bathliwala Computers Pvt. Ltd.
31 Esplanade Road
Mumbai
Sir/Maam
Subject: Catalogue and quotation of latest range of
Computers, Printers and peripherals.
Please allow me to introduce our concern as the largest suppliers
of computers and peripherals to educational institutions in Tamil
Nadu. For

the new session we wish to buy 400 new Intel core i5 computers,
220 i5 laptops, 70 laser printers and a good quantity of
peripherals.
Could you please send us a detailed catalogue of your products
along with best prices and terms and conditions, including mode
of payment. Please do let us know what discount we can get on
the order of this magnitude and how much time your company
would need to deliver the goods at our warehouse in Coimbatore.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours truly
O.P. Mehta
Director
Mehta & Co.

SAMPLE 2 (Placing an order)

44 Main Road
Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
22 December 2015
The Manager
M/s Bathliwala Computers Pvt. Ltd.
31 Esplanade Road
Mumbai
Sir/Maam
Subject: Placing order for computers, printers and
peripherals.
Thank you for your catalogue of latest range of computers, printer
and peripherals with good discount. After searching the market, we
found that

you are giving the best offer and as a result we would like place
orders for the following:
S
No.

Name of the item

Quanti
ty

Item Code

Price

Intel core i5
computers

400

Inti56

5,00,000

i5 Laptops

220

INTi5lap

4,00,000

Laser Printers

70

HPlasp10

1,00,000

Color Printers

90

Epsoclr26

2,00,000

Total

12,00,000

We are enclosing a demand draft of Rs. 5,00,000 as an advanced

payment towards the order. The rest will be transferred to your
account after the safe delivery of the goods. Please try to deliver
it as soon as possible.
Yours truly
O.P. Mehta
Director
Mehta & Co.

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. As Director of M/s Mehta & Company, 44 Main Road Coimbatore TN, write
a letter to a firm manufacturing computers enquiring about the features, prices
and terms of sale for their computers.
Q2. As the purchase officer of M/s Teletrons, MG Road, Delhi, place an order
with M/s Softronix Systems Pvt. Ltd., Kannadiga House, Lower Parel,
Bengaluru, Karnataka for their range of security systems.

SAMPLE 3 (Making a complaint)

44 Hans Apartments
Sadar Bazar
Delhi
22 December 2015
The Station House Officer
Sadar Police Station
Delhi
Sir/Maam
Subject: Unabated Nuisance of Loud Speakers
I would like to introduce myself as the President of the Residents
Welfare Society of Sadar bazar and I wish to draw your attention to
the problem of noise pollution being caused by unrestricted cause
of loudspeakers in the area despite the ban on their use before 6
AM and 10 PM. As a result people cannot get peaceful sleep during
the night and the students cannot

concentrate on their studies, what to speak of the fright that

animals and birds in the area experience.
Many times residence of the area have approached the users of
the loud speakers with a request to turn down the volume but to
no avail. May I request you on behalf of all the residents of the
area to strictly implement the ban on loud speakers in the area.
I hope you will take necessary steps to control this nuisance. The
entire community of this locality will be grateful to you.
Yours faithfully
Ram Kr. Sharma
President, RWS

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. Write a letter to the Sub Divisional Magistrate of your area complaining
against the staff of the Suvidha Centre who not only misbehaved you but also
refused to accept your application while those of others were being entertained.
Q2. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of your area complaining about
the poor quality of water and water supply as the President of RWA.

SAMPLE 4 (Letter to the Editor)

44 Hans Apartments
Sadar Bazar
Delhi
22 December 2015
The Editor
Times of India
New Delhi
Sir/Maam
Subject: Terrorism has hit globally
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw
the attention of all to the ever increasing menace of terrorism.
The world today is in the grip of terror more than ever before. No
continent except America can boast of being free from terrorist
violence. Terrorism,

whatever its brand and ideology, leaves a trail of death and

destruction behind. The long persisting problems of Kashmir,
Palestine, the communal terrorism in India, the WTC attack,
Mumbai attacks, Pathankot terror attack, threat of Indo-Pak
nuclear war- there are more conflicts than the common man can
take in.
Governments, politicians, statesmen, religious fanatics, drug dons
and mafias are the generators and perpetrators of terror. Today
one thing is clear, terrorism is not a local phenomenon. It is a
global concern and therefore it needs a global action. All the
countries must join their hands to eradicate the tyranny of terror.
Yours truly
Ram Kr. Sharma

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. Despite a Supreme Court public, the nuisance continues unabated. Write a
letter to the editor of a national newspaper expressing your concern over the
same.
Q2. Your area is affected by the problem of noise pollution. Write a letter a local
daily to draw the attention of the municipal authorities to the problem.

SAMPLE 5 (Letter to the principal)

22 December 2015
The Principal
Cambridge International School
Kullu
Sir/Maam
Subject : Request to restore my name to the students roll
of class XI-A
My name is Abhisar Sharma and I am a student of class XI-A of this
school. My roll number is 101026 and my admission number is
CISK1100321.
According to the notice dated 17 December 2015, my name has
been struck off the school rolls due to non-payment of second term
fee. In this regard I would like to say that my father paid the
second installment of fee of Rupees /- at the State Bank of India,

dated 01 December 2015 much before the last due date .

Thus I think that my name has been wrongfully struck off the
rolls. May I request you to have my name restored on the roll.
I have attached a copy of the fee paid receipt to this application
for your reference.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Abhisar Sharma
Roll No. 101026
XI-A

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. A student in your school bullies you. Write an application to report the matter
to the principal.
Q2. Your school offers a range of scholarship to students. Choose a scholarship
and write an application to the principal of your school for the grant of the
scholarship.

SAMPLE 6 (Job application)

44 Main Road
Nalasupara
Mumbai
22 December 2015
The Manager
M/s Bathliwala Computers Pvt. Ltd.
31 Esplanade Road
Mumbai
Sir/Maam
Subject: Applying for the post of Junior Engineer
In response to your advertisement which was published in Times of
India, dated 20 December 2015, you have invited applications for
the post of junior engineer for the location of West Mumbai. I
would like to offer my

candidature for the said post.

I am a Bachelor of Technology from DTU thus fulfilling all
academic and professional qualifications required for the post I
have applied for. I am enclosing my bio-data with the application.
I will prove myself an asset for the company if selected.
Yours Sincerely
Om Prakash Sharma

BIO DATA
Name :

Om Prakash Sharma

Date of Birth :

16 January 1991

Fathers Name :

Mr. J P Sharma

Mothers Name :
Nationality :

Mrs. Anju Sharma

Indian

Gender :

Male

Marital Status :

Unmarried

Address :

(A) Permanent Address

34 Hans Appartment
Nirman Vihar Delhi

(B) Corresponding Address

44 Main Road
Nalasupara
Mumbai
Qualifications :
(A)Academic
Board

Class

Year of Stream
passing

CBSE

10

2006

CBSE

12

2008

Science(
Comp.
(B) Professional B.Tech from DTU Sc.)
MBA from SRCC
Languages Known : Hindi, English, French, Marathi
Experience : 3 years in JMC-CHEC, Delhi

Percent
age
marks
96%
98%

Salary Expected : More than 75,000 rupees

References : (A)
Mr. Yash Nagpal
CEO, JMC-CHEC, Delhi
Ph. 9865321470
(B)

Mr. K.P. Paswan

Senior Engineer, JMC-CHEC, Delhi
Ph. 9874512360

Signature :
Place :
Date :

Mumbai
20 December 2015

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are Siddharth. Recently you read an advertisement in the newspaper for
the post of Sales Executive in Meera & Co., Field Ganj, Ludhiana. Write a biodata along with a covering letter applying for the job.
Q2. A CBSE affilated school requires a post-graduate teacher of English on a
permanent basis. Minimum qualifications of the job are an M.A. in English and
B.Ed. Draft an application to apply for this job along with BIO-DATA.

ARTICLE

SOLVED EXAMPLE
The Monster of Corruption
By Murthy Verma
The monster of corruption has spread in all walks of life. The
louder the noise against the evil of corruption, the wider the
tentacles it spreads as if with a vengeance.
Corruption is rampant in all spheres of life in our society. Whether
it was the CWG or the purchase of army trucks or contracts of land
mining or lakhs of crores of rupees of black money stashed away
in Swiss banks or the scams like NRHM, corruption is eating into
the vitals of the country.
And that is the reason why the common man on the street is afraid
of the police, the sales tax office and the mining mafia, land mafia
and so on. The most dangerous face of this menace is reflected in
the dubious nexus between a corrupt politician and a corrupt
bureaucrat. When the lawmakers become law breakers with
impunity, who will save the country?

The factors responsible for the corruption are many. One, caste
and nepotism have become the basis for distribution of patronage.
Two, with common financial interest, emotion rather than reason
dictates politics. Three, society tolerates amassing of wealth by
any method right or wrong. And finally, ones extreme attachment
to ones family makes one often feel that one has to earn enough
for children and grandchildren.
If democracy has to survive, the middle class value of probity in
public life will have to be sustained. If each one of us refuses to
offer bribes, however small, corrupt officials will have to back down
eventually and this vicious circle can be broken.

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. Write an article for your school magazine on the increasing threat of Islamic
State in India in about 200 words.
Q2. India in not mature enough for effective coalition governments. Do you
agree? Express your views in the form of a newspaper article in about 200 words.

SPEECH

SOLVED EXAMPLE
Its not Pakistan, nor it is China. Indias deadliest enemy is not
away from its borders but within it.It is the menace called drug
abuse.
Good Morning Everyone. My name is Nikhat Naqvi and I stand
before you to speak on the topic Youth and Drug Abuse . I would
like to clarify that when I talk of youth, I have primarily Indian
youth in my mind.Drug abuse has a whopping $550 billion
turnover in the world over and is the third largest business , albeit
illegal, in the world. Over 190 million people in the world abuse
some drugs of the other cannabis, heroin, marijuana, hashish,
LSD and other party drugs.Every day we hear of some rave party
or the other going in hotels and resorts and young people in
hundreds being rounded up. Crimes as a result of drug abuse are
also on the rise, for drug addicts resort to thefts, snatching, and
looting to pay for drugs. Although there is a potent law in the form
of NDPS Act of 1985, but more than the law it is awareness and
education that can help check this evil from spreading its
tentacles. Youth themselves must be strong enough to resist the

also call upon Government and non-Government agencies

concerned with the drug abuse to continue their work with
dedication to eliminate the scourge of drugs from our country.
Thank You!

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. The sports in charge of your school has asked you to prepare a speech on the
value of games and sports in life in the morning assembly. Draft a speech in 200
words.
Q2. Write a speech on the increasing danger of ISIS in India along with the
measure to prevent it.

DEBATE

SOLVED EXAMPLE
Q. Write a debate in favor or in against the motion Should
Schools have uniforms ?.
In Favor

Respected Principal, teachers and dear friends, I speak for the

motion on Should schools have uniforms? All schools should
definitely have uniforms for a number of very good reasons. Firstly,
the uniform gives the student a sense of identity. For the new
student, the uniform gives him or her a sense of belonging to a
large group, and hence, safe with friends. Secondly, parents save a
lot of money on clothes. All students will otherwise cause a huge
expenditure on the latest designer fashions to impress their
friends. To quote ex US President, Bill Clinton, If it means that
teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then
our public schools should require their students to wear school
uniforms. Lastly, uniforms keep students safe in public. They can
be easily identified and protected when out on excursion or even
when returning home alone from school. All drivers slow down for

Against
Respected Principal, teachers and dear friends, I speak against the
motion on Should schools have uniforms? I do not agree with
my friend who made several points in favour of uniforms for school
students. I will prove that students do not require uniforms. Firstly,
the word uniform means without any difference. Yet, education
today caters uniquely to individual learners who are accepted as
different. Since we are not clones of each other, why should we
dress identically? Uniforms can even symbolize a total lack of
imagination. Education is supposed to set the imagination free, yet
students do not even design the uniforms they wear. Next, identity
and team spirit are not caused by the uniform but the people who
wear them. Friendship, too, is not based on superficial details. Do
students make friends on the basis of the uniform or because they
share similar interests, likes and dislikes? Thirdly, uniforms cost a
lot of money. Better bargains are available at sales where you can
buy even branded products at cheaper rates. Uniforms come at a
fixed rate and are usually quite expensive. Again, the safety of
students depends on the law and order prevalent in society. A
uniform cannot save a student in an accident caused by rash
driving. A careful teacher keeps a student safe in a school
excursion, not the uniform. Lastly, I will end by firmly asserting
that a uniform suggests unimaginative and repressive discipline,

ASSIGNMENT
Q1. You are Abhay of St. Columbus School, New Delhi. You have been
representing your house in the inter-school debate competition. Write a debate
for/against the topic Internet brings more harm than good for the competition.
Q2. Write a debate for/against the motion Capital Punishment should be
banned.