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Example 2 Shantinekatan Vidyalaya Shivaji Nagar Pune. 3rd june. 2014 The Sales manager RD & Sons Natun Bazar Pune. Subject: Asking for the rates of uniform. Sir/Madam, I am writing to ask for some information about the rates of uniform. Our Vidyalaya is interested in cotton pattern and the colours as advertised in your brochure and I would appreciate it if you could send us further information about prices and shades of colours. Could you tell us how many patterns are available and how much does it cost per pair? I would also like to know whether the mode of transaction is realised at the earliest, as the session has already started. We are looking forward to your early reply. Thank you Yours faithfully, Hari Dutt (Principal) Official Letter of Complaint Example-1 Last week a fifty year old man died of cardiac arrest while taking a ride on a Swing in an amusement park. Write a letter to the Mayor in connection with this, putting forward suggestions of some safety measures which must be observed before issuing tickets. Hanuman Nagar Kankarbag Patna -16 17 August, 2014
The mayor Municipal Corporation
- To share such information on a wide range of social issues. - that should still be a formal letter, but because it is for the public, it should show your opinion clearly or tell people something interesting or new. It can be direct and feel quite personal – you can use I, we and you. - it consists of four paragraphs. Clear introduction of the topic and the writer’s opinion. Main point with reasons. Further point to support main one, with reasons and / or examples. Repeats the writer’s opinion and offers a challenge. Format: A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sender’s_______22, Rock Garden Chandigarh Date ________31/08/2014 (Receiver’s) The Editor The Times of India Chandigarh Subject----------------- Dear Sir/Madam, Through the esteemed columns of your daily, I would like to draw your kind attention to the unfortunate fact that …………………………………………… ……… ………… …………… ……………-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Body of the letter Explain the issue (5 to 6 lines) ii) Suggestions to overcome the issue (4 to 5 points)
Solved Examples: Example 1: You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These animals cause traffic jams as well as accidents. You have already written to the concerned authorities but no action has been taken so far. Write a letter to the editor of a leading newspaper telling him about the nuisance created by the stray animals. 129/B hakim Siliguri West Bengal 21 August 2014 The Editor The Times of India Kolkata Sir Subject- nuisance caused by stray animals Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I want to draw the attention of the general public and the higher authorities towards the suffering of the residents and pedestrians of hill cart road, siliguri. Due to the nuisance caused by the stray animals, one can easily become a prey for accidents. One can notice stray animals on the road even during the peak hours of the day. The stray animals have become a great problem for the drivers as well as for the young children. They cause frequent traffic jams and accidents. Sometimes rows of stray cows block the road causing great miseries. We have already written to the concerned authorities but of no avail. Even a delegation of residents met the deputy commissioner on last Sunday but the outcome was not fruitful. We hope the concerned authorities will take immediate remedial measures to deal with this nuisance. Yours faithfully Alokpriyadarshi Questions for Practice 1.There is no bus – stop within the radius of 2km. From your locality, causing a lot of inconvenience to the residents. Write a letter to the editor of The Telegraph drawing attention of government to this problem of the residents. 2. You are Jolly of Class XII . You are interested in pursuing a course in visual communication. You have seen an advertisement issued by National Institute of Communication, Mumbai, offering courses in Media and Communication .Write a letter to the Director seeking information about their courses, free structure, placement opportunities etc. 3..Write a letter to the director asking for detailed information on the course, duration, fees, assignments, local contacts programmes. Request for a prospectus and enclose a self –addressed envelope. 4. John has employed the services of Decent Packers, 1424, Ramanujam Street Chennai to pack and transport your household goods and car to Borivali, Mumbai. Lodge a complaint with the manager of the company. Hints:-the goods did not reach in time –the car reached with rear door damage-the electronics equipment’s too damage-claim compensation for the damage. 5.You had borrowed some books from your school library. Unfortunately you had to go away to visit a sick relative and could not return the book in time. And now you find that you cannot even locate them. Write a letter to the library in charge. Explain what has happened and propose what you can do in this regard. . 5. You are the Manager of Fitness Club of Gandhi Road, Ernakulam. Write a letter to Messrs. Pioneer Sports Co, Kochi, placing an order for a minimum of 4 fitness equipments with details.
School, Shillong. Write a letter to the Principal of the school asking him to introduce vocational stream in the school providing facility of teaching such subjects as computers, insurance etc. so that the students may not needlessly continue academic studies. 7. Write a letter to the Corporation authorities of South Chennai to complain about the general unsustainable growth of building activities in Ranchii with poor parking and other civic amenities to support it. Urge them to plan with a long-term view.
is still in the guarantee period. As Purchase Manager of Talent Search, 15th Cross, J.P. Nagar, Ambala write to the manufacturer seeking replacement of the defective part.
membership. Also ask about the timings and rules and regulations of the library. 10. You are Apoorva/Asha, Industrial colony, Ambattur, Chennai. You came across an advertisement for the post of Senior Executive, Accounts in Solace Medical Equipments, Chennai unit. Write a letter to the advertiser applying for the job. Also give your detailed resume.
Enclosure: 1. Resume Photo copies of relevant documents Format for writing Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae/Resume:
Solved Examples Example 1:
Job Applcation Solved example You are Apporva/Ashima, A-22, Industrial Colony, Delhi. Read the advertisement given below and write a letter to the advertiser, applying for the job. Also give your detailed resume, which you send along with your letter of application for the job.
A-22 Industrial Colony Delhi 20 March 3014 The General Manager Solace Medical Equipments 10,sector-4 Gurgaon -15 Sub- Application for Sr.Executive Accounts. Sir,
This is in a response to your advertisement in The Times of India, dated 15.03.2014. I am an applicant for the job of Sr.Executive Accounts in your prestigious company . I am a dynamic young man of 26 with a pleasing personality. I have requisite qualifications and experience with specialization in accounting function and related commercial activities. If given a chance, I shall prove an asset to your great organisation. My Bio-data is enclosed herewith for perusal and favourable consideration. Yours faithfully Apporva Sharma Bio-data
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Para -2 briefly describe your most relevant qualification and / experience Para -3 explain why you want the job and why you think you would be good at it Para -4 say how you can be contacted and/ when you are available for interview. Letter to the school or college authorities For making enquiry Solved Examples: Example 1 You have passed the AISSCE-2012 of CBSE. You desire to pursue your graduation in “creative writing”, write a letter seeking details about admission criteria to central Institute of Foreign and English language Hyderabad. You are Aman/ Anita of Chandigarh.
Central Institute of Foreign & Eng. Language Hyderabad
Sir/Madam, This is in response to your advertisement in the Hindu dated 10th August 2014, I would like to seek the information regarding course ‘creative writing’ and its admission criteria offered by your institute. I have passed the AISSCE-2014 with Grade ‘A’ and I am interested to pursue any graduation in ‘Creative writing’ from your knowledge hub. I would appreciate it if you could send me a brochure and details of admission criteria. I would be grateful if you could let me love the following details: Date of its commencement Duration and timings Board facilities Cost of course and hostel accommodation. Could you tell me what would be opportunities offered after the completion of course? I shall be grateful if you could respond at the earliest. Yours truly Aman/ Anita Singh GRAMMAR SECTION Type - 1
EDITING SOLVED EXERCISE Q The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet as given below against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the word that you have supplied. Incorrect Correction
A large number of reef all over the world are on the brink of (b) reef reefs Extinction. The major factors for the destruction of coral reefs (c) factors factor Is global warming due to increased carbon dioxide on the (d) on in atmosphere. Studies has shown that even one degree C rise above (e) has have normal temperature can result from large-scale destruction. (f) from a
and collection of rare species also play a important part in destroying corals. (h) a an
all the lights are out. Some times after, Mr. Otis was awakened (b) are were by a curious noise in the corridor, outside her room. It sounded (c) a the like the clank of metal , and seem to be coming nearer every (d) seem seemed moment . He get up at once , struck a match, and looked at the time. (e) get got It was exactly one O’ clock.The strange noise still continue, and with it (f) continue continued he heard distinctly an sound of footsteps. He put on his slippers, took a (g) an the small oblong bottles out of his dressing- case ,and opened the door. (h) bottles bottle
Lecturer and the teller of funny stories. He often (b)………… went to town to give lectures and telling funny stories. (c)…………. One day he were walking down the street of a small (d)…………. Town who he was going to deliver the lecture that (e)……………. Evening. He met a young man whom told him that he had (f)………….. An old uncle which never laughed and never smiled. (g)…………..
Growing number of girl in educational institutions would mean (b)………… educated children and good upbringing. We are at most testing (c)………… times as building the future is in our shoulders. For this, we have (d)………… to work very hard and honestly else a country will crumble (e)…………. like a house made for faulty bricks. We are a big country with (f)………….. varied culture and tradition but we have to live up to it. We have to (g)………….. work ceaselessly and with determination. Students are a leaders of (h)………….. tomorrow.
In folded hands she said to the (b)……… hermit, “Swamiji, kind do something (c)………. about my child. He ate a lot of jaggery”. (d)………. A hermit spoke to the child, “Dear one, (e)……….. come backwards to me next Monday”. (f)……….. Next Monday where the mother brought (g)………… back the child, the hermit once again asked us to come again. (h)………….
see what swimmer could hold his (b)…………. breath longer underwater. One after (c)……….. other, the swimmers jumped into the (d)……….. pool. When they can’t resurface, a (e)………… child watched from a sideline made (f)…………. the note in his science journal, (g)……….. “Human beings are soluble into water.” (h)…………
that everyone around you accept you (b)………… as you are – good and bad. It’s a (c)….……….. part of yours personality. It’ll be an (d)………….. uphill task to rectify faults. The argument for change is also strongest. (e)………… Change is radical and none always (f)……….. easy to achieve. Either can it be made (g)………… without some sort of inconvenient. (h)………… Type - 2 OMISSION SOLVED EXERCISE In the passage given below, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined. MISSING WORD
and ill-health and mental stress /the results.When (b) are deaths/ infectious diseases decreased, deaths from (c) from lifestyle diseases became /killers. When body is (d) the Subjected to the unnatural invasion /various irritants (e) of and mind is upset, confused, overtaxed / irritated, (f) and the body is bound /be in stress. This, in turn is the chief (g) to cause of most /the health ailments today. (h) of
inherited, one unconsciously emulates /mannerisms of (b) the one’s parents or/ chosen role model. According to experts, (c) the It is advisable to hold /upper part of the body erect. (d) the Balance the body alternately /each hip without undue (e) on swaying. Keep /head up, shoulders back, chest out and (f) your stomach /. Walk erect and easily. When you stand, keep (g) in your feet comfortably together /not far apart. (h) and
Cover the bottom of pan with cooking oil. Put the burner on high. (b)……….. Let oil heat up for about two minutes. Then, carefully pour the (c)………… popcorn onto oil. Cover the pan and let it sit until hear the first kernel (d)………… pop. Then, with mitts on your hands, shake pan back and forth over heat, (e)………… making sure of also holding the lid securely or the kernels will fly out. (f)………… While shaking the pan, move with smooth, short strokes (g)………..
who improved on instrument after the Emperor Aurangzeb (b)……….. had banned it for unpleasant sound. The other story about (c)………… its origin was that it was designed by doctor in Iran called (d)………… Haquim Bin Ali Saina, named it after him. Originally, it (e)……….. was played in temples auspicious domestic occasions. (f)……….. It is made of Burma with teak and a brass nozzle fitted at the top. (g)………. A shahnai player accompanied by two more people- his joridars. (h)……….
Influences forces the modern time. (b)……….. Have you ever wondered the (c)………… technology makes television possible. (d)……….. how your T.V. decode the signal (e)………… to produce a picture; it something (f)…………. very interesting and you need know (g)………… It. Shall I tell you about working? (h)…………
Viewers spend three hours the (b)…………. cinema hall and they come out, (c)………….. their minds often blank. They (d)……………. don’t even remember they saw, (e)……………. but movies like `Ladder` a lasting (f)………..... impact People’s mind. It (g)………….. forces them think twice. (h)……………
a nightmare me. At that (b)………… time I wept and clung my (c)…………. mom not willing to to school. (d)……………. Gradually interest and liking school (e)……………… grew. After I reached age (f)……………. of twelve so, I felt that (g)………….. there shouldn’t any holdings. (h)……………
GAP FILLING SOLVED EXERCISE The following passage is an extract from an article but some of the words have to be filled in the blanks. Complete the paragraph by writing one suitable word in each blank. SOLVED EXERCISE
UNSOLVED EXERCISE
occupant in the apartment below by taking (b)………………… his boots and tossing them across the room. After complaints, he agreed to change his ways. (c)………………… on returning home early morning, he threw one boot (d)…………… remembering his promise. He gently placed the second shoe (e)……………………. his bed. Twenty minutes later, his neighbor pounded on the door. “For God’s sake, “he screamed, (f)…… the door opened, “Throw the other boot so that I can get back to sleep.”
Type – 4 REARRANGING SENTENCES SOLVED EXERCISE
Every student wants to be successful and work hard to achieve it in the examination.
Some work extremely hard but lady luck does not smile on them.
Sometimes a person gets an opportunity for success without delay and he avails of it.
Proper planning and thoughtful arrangement of material are essential ingredients to be successful in any venture.
Blessed are those who have loving and caring parents.
A child’s life flowers if he has the support of his parents.
Parents are the pillars that provide strength to us.
Their advice not only helps us overcome our failures but also helps remove obstacles in life. UNSOLVED EXERCISE
Type – 5 SENTENCE TRANFORMATION – I SOLVED EXERCISE Complete the dialogues given below
SURESH : (a) I graduated in 1994, sir, my subjects were economics, accountancy, mathematics and personal management. INTERVIEWER: So, (b) have you been working since then? SURESH : No sir, i started working in 1997, after I’d finished my MBA. INTERVIEWER: Why do you wish to leave your present job? SURESH : (c) I am quitting it as I wish to improve my prospects and your company has a reputation of being very progressive. INTERVIEWER: (d) Are you aware that you will be transferred periodically? SURESH : Yes, I know it. Since yours is a multi-national company, it comes as no surprise that the job will be transferable. INTERVIEWER: Thank you. That’s all for now.
Priest: Will you promise not to steal again? The man requested the priest (a) not to hand him over to the police. He added that he was not born a thief but circumstances (b) had forced him to become one. He further said that (c) he was left an orphan when he was only four years old. The priest asked him if (d) he would promise not to steal again. UNSOLVED EXERCISE Complete the dialogues given below
SK: Thank you. RK: Tell me (a)………………………………………………………………………………………….. to get 95% marks. SK: I studied for about 5 hours daily. This is regular work (b)……………………………………………………………………………………. to get a good score. RK: I would like to know c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… . SK: I am preparing for Medical Entrance Test. RK: (d)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ? SK: You can have all books. I do not need them.
Daughter: Who is wearing blue? Mother: India Daughter: Who are the men in yellow? Mother: They are the Australians. Daughter: They will surely win the match. Mother: Oh! Why do you feel so? Daughter: There are 11 of them against just two Indians.
Second traveller: I haven’t quite finished with it. Could you wait a moment? First traveller: I can’t wait long. I am getting down at the next stop. Two men were travelling on the Metro. The first traveller asked his companion (a)……………………………………………………………………………….. adding that (b)……………………………………………………………………. . His companion informed him (c) ………………………………………………………………………………………. and requested him (d) ……………………………………………………………………….. . The first traveller informed the second traveller that (e)………………………………………………………………………………….. as (f) ……………………………………………………………………………….
Manna: It is after two weeks. Jain: Are you taking part in it? Manna: Yes, I am taking part as an engine driver. Jain: Why have you chosen that? Manna: So that I can reach late.
Rose: No. Did you? Tina: Yes (a)……………………………………………………………… Rose: are there (b)…………………………………………………….. Tina: There are books for all age groups. Rose: Any idea (c)…………………………………………………………… Tina: I’m not sure. But I guess it will go on for a month. Rose: Then I must (d)………………………………………………………………..
SOLVED EXERCISE
MAKING A BAG
First of all (a) a cloth of required size is taken. Then it is (b) cut according to desired shape. After the (c) sides are stitched neatly together,a wide strap (d) is attached on the top.
How to start
(It takes about 30 seconds for the computer to load the programme.)
Convert these instructions into the past passive by filling in the blanks. First, the monitor keyboard and printer were linked up. Then the (a) main cable was plugged in. The monitor at the back was (b) switched on. When the light appeared on the screen, the (c) Day Disk was placed in Drive A. The disk (d) was pushed until the button (e) clicked out. It took computer 30 seconds to load the program me. The Drive button (f) was pressed and the disk shot out. The (g) day Disk was replaced with the Document Disk. Finally, function key 7(h) was pressed. The word processor was then ready to use. UNSOLVED EXERCISE
Milk and milk products are to be avoided. A decoction of about (a)……………………………………………………….in a cup of water. A teaspoon of (b)…………………………………………………………………………….at bedtime. A cut onion (c)…………………………………………………………………………..so that it can be inhaled. A salad prepared (d)………………………………………………………..a day.
Shopping complex………………..destroyed……………………..bomb…………………………………….7o’clock………………… 80 people burnt alive…………………………two young men……………………..seen speeding off…………………police assured Immediate arrest of culprits. The citizens of Kantipur were shocked when one of its (a)………………………………………………….. by a (b)…………………………… The place was crowded and about (c)………………………………………………………….. Witnesses say that (d)…………………………………………………………………..on a two wheeler soon after the blast. The police commissioner assured the people that (e)………………………..
A liter of milk is poured in a pan and (a)………………………………………………………… While it is boiling, the milk should be stirred frequently. When the milk begins to thicken (b)…………………………………………………………………… to it. A tablespoon of custard powder (c)…………………………………………… the milk,………………………………….to it. A tablespoon of custard powder(c)……………………………… the milk, stirring constantly. The custard (d)……………………………… Then it is removed from the fire and allowed to cool before it (e)………………………………………… in bowls.
Comprehensive program me—in biotechnology---one year class contact program me—tests and discussions—eligibility—10+2 with science—hostel facility—fore boys and girls—admissions open till 20 July. Ravipur,
June 15 2009 Dear Sarath, I saw an advertisement in “the Report” about a new course. I feel it is a good course and would prove beneficial to you. It is a (a)………………………………….. . It provides (b)…………………………… with occasional tests and discussions. The applicants are (e)………………………………….. Hope you will apply immediately. Yours lovingly, John
Students are hereby informed that they (a)……………………………………………….. as they do not have valid license for driving as yet. They are also (b) …………………………………………………. At the front entrance but must go to the cycle stand. The library books (c)………………………………………………………. Within a week of issue as other students may also require them. No student (d)…………………………………………………………………………………… to walk about or run in the front lawns. Senior students(e)………………………………………………………. To go to the Primary Wing without permission. SENTENCE TRANFORMATION – III HEADLINE EXPANSION SOLVED EXERCISE Use the information in the headlines to complete the news items below. Do not add any information:
Six pilgrims were killed on Delhi – Jaipur highway when a van collided with a truck yesterday.
Unruly demonstrators were caned when they set two vehicles ablaze.
A new air purifier has been developed by a student at IIT Bengaluru. UNSOLVED EXERCISE
A car bomb………………………………… killed two and injured many.
The British Museum says……………………………………………………………………………a part of the ancient Iraqi city’s 2’600 year-old brick paved streets with their tanks.
The heavy rain which……………………………………., threw normal life out of gear.
Large parts of Central, East, and South Delhi………………………………………………………………………….. for several hours on Tuesday due to low frequency in the northern grid.
The ‘Kalabhushan’ title………………………………………………………………….and scholar Utpal Singh.
…………………………………………………………………………of a gang of criminals from Uttar Pradesh.
An NGO urged the government to take measures to ……………………………………………….of government employees.
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