Importance of essay in various exams

Letter writing allows the writer to get time to chew over the points they are
writing opposed to texting and talking on call, and in bureaucratic culture,
most of the formal communication is done using letters.
 Types Of Letter

Business

Official

Social
Formal

Circular

Letter Employment

Parents

Siblings
Informal

Friend

Other
1. Letter to the editor

2. Letter to the Government

3. Letter to the principal

4. Order letter

5. Complaint letter

6. Inquiry letter

7. Application letter for job

8. Letter to the Bank manager

9. Invitation letter

10. Resignation letter

11. Leave Application

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. What is the mode and language?

2. Of how many Marks is Letter in Descriptive exam ?
3. What type of letters are asked ?
4. Will there be optional topic to attempt ?
5. What is the word limit?
6. What is the time allotted?
7. What are the minimum qualifying marks?
8. What is UFM in Letter?
9. What are the previous year topics of Letter in Descriptive exam ?
10. Can we form bullet points?
 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What is the mode and language?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ Of how many Marks is Letter in Descriptive exam ?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What type of letters are asked ?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ Will there be optional topic to attempt ?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What is the word limit?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What is the time allotted?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What are the minimum qualifying marks?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What is UFM in Letter?

Ө Writing any real or imaginary phone number, address in the copy.

Ө Writing name on the answer sheet.
Ө Doing rough work on the sheet or putting stray marks, writing words on the sheet.
Ө Crossing word limit.
Ө Mentioning the name or random person.
Ө Writing apart from asked topic.
Ө Including extra information which is not given in the instruction.
 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ Can we form bullet points?

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What are the previous year topics of Letter in Descriptive exam ?

SSC CGL
❑ Assuming that you are Suresh/Seema write a letter to your younger
brother Naresh highlighting the distinct benefits and shortcomings of
computer based test for Multiple choice objective questions - CGL 2016

❑ Assuming that you are Rajan/Rajani and you have been selected as the
marketing manager in a public enterprise & have to join immediately.
Write a letter to your seniors to extend the date of joining. - CGL 2017
 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What are the previous year topics of Letter in Descriptive exam ?

SSC CGL
❑ You are Sunita/Sunil, resident of Gandhi road, Dwarka, New Delhi, 110083,
write a letter to manager, G D Restaurant Complaining about their poor
service and the quality of food. - CGL 2018

❑ Precis writing - CGL 2019

 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What are the previous year topics of Letter in Descriptive exam ?

SSC CHSL
❑ Write a letter in 200 words to Sports Secretary, Department of Sports,
Government of India, giving your assessment about the performance of
India in Rio Olympic games and suggestion on how can improve in next
Olympic games. - CHSL 2016
❑ Assuming that you are JAPREET/MAHIMA From LODHI ROAD, NEW DELHI,
Write a letter to your brother TINKU suggesting him to stay away from other
attractive things and to focus on the study so that he can build a bright
future - CHSL 2017
 Important frequently asked questions (FAQ)

➢ What are the previous year topics of Letter in Descriptive exam ?

SSC CHSL
❑ You are Shivani / Shiv, resident of CGO complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
110003.Write a letter to your younger brother Naman, apprising him of the
harmful effects of the excessive use of cell phones. - CHSL 2018
❑ Assuming that you are Suresh/Seema resident of house no 351 Dev Nagar, Gali
number 2, PO, New delhi, Pin code - 110063. You are an activist working in the
tribal region. Write a letter to the concerned authority SDM/ collector of
Chattisgarh, Baster, Pincode-494223 regarding the problem faced by your
community in the tribal area. - CHSL 2019
 Basic structure of an formal letter includes:

1. Sender’s Address.

2. The date on which letter is written.

3. Receiver’s Address

4. Salutation

5. Subject

6. Body

7. Complimentary Close (valediction )

8. Subscription
1. Sender’s Address. Formal letter
2. The date on which letter is written. Formal letter
3. Receiver’s Address. Formal letter
4. Salutation Formal letter
5. Subject Formal letter
6. Body Formal letter
7. Complimentary Close (valediction ) Formal letter
8. Subscription Formal letter
 Points to remember while writing formal letter

1. Coherence and relevance of ideas and style.

2. Stick to format
3. Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings.
4. Good handwriting.
5. Avoid using lengthy sentences.
6. No exclamation marks
7. No imperative sentences
8. No idioms or phrases.
9. Do not exaggerate
10. Avoid contraction
11. Simple and concise and avoid redundancy .
12. Politeness (I would like to .. not I want to)
13. Be optimistic and Avoid criticizing with harsh words.
14. Try to express solution with problem
 Things to remember to make Letter effective

1. Simple language
2. Write only in grid. (one word a box)
2. Presentation
3. Connectivity and relevancy
4. Coherence
5. Relevant thoughts
7. Use absolute and genuine data
8. Keep optimism
9. Proofread
 Don’ts

1. Avoid grammatical or spelling mistake.

2. Do not fake it.
3. Limit idiomatic expressions
4. Do not be harsh
5. Avoid redundancy of thoughts
6. Do not be pompous
7. Stick to the topic
 Approach to write letter.

1. Read the topic

2. Think and make outline
3. Mark boxes as per the structure
4. Start writing
5. Proofread
 Basic structure of an informal letter includes:

1. Sender’s Address.

2. The date on which letter is written.

3. Receiver’s Address

4. Salutation

5. Subject

6. Body

7. Complimentary Close

8. Subscription
1. Sender’s Address. Informal letter
2. The date on which letter is written. Informal letter
4. Salutation Informal letter
6. Body Informal letter
7. Complimentary Close Informal letter
8. Subscription Informal letter
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 H.W. TOPICS

• You are Sunita/Sunil, resident of Gandhi road, Dwarka, New Delhi,

110083, write a letter to manager, G D Restaurant Complaining
about their poor service and the quality of food.

• Assuming that you are Suresh/Seema write a letter to your younger

brother Naresh highlighting the distinct benefits and shortcomings of
computer based test for Multiple choice objective questions.
 S. No. TOPIC
1 Basics of Essay Writing
2 Practice 1

Study Plan
3 Practice 2
4 Practice 3
5 Practice 4
6 Practice 5
7 Basics of Letter/Application
8 Practice 1
9 Practice 2
10 Practice 3
11 Practice 4
12 Practice 5
13 Basics of Precis writing
14 Practice 1
15 Practice 2
16 Finishing touch