Descriptive Test : Writing Informal Letters

From the period of writing impressive letters, the world has come a long way to the days of SMS. The art of presenting high quality writing skills through the format of letters has taken a back seat as at present. A point in consolation is that in a few examinations such as those for selection of probationary officers in State Bank of India, Reserve Bank of India and for Assistant Administrative Officers in Insurance  Companies, writing a letter in the descriptive pattern is of great importance. A student’s ability to perform in connection with such a pattern is measured and graded. Let us examine how best one can make an impression in the minds of the examiners. A sample format of a letter is presented below for enlightenment of students who intend to appear in an examination wherein the candidate’s  ability in this regard is a deciding factor.

Write a letter to the Editor, The Hindu, Chennai highlighting the lack of civil amenities in your locality.

From

XXXX,

YYYY,

ZZZZ.

To

The Editor,

The Hindu,

Chennai.

Dear sir,

I am a resident of (xxxx) locality in Chennai. I write this letter to bring to the notice of the concerned authorities, through your esteemed newspaper, the despicable civic condition prevailing in our locality. The accumulation of garbage in our area, of late, has created a great panic in the minds of the residents. The spread of harmful diseases on account of this is a sure sign of distress and needs to be addressed at the earliest. The people at large and infants, old people and the sick in particular, are most likely to be affected by this nauseating situation.

I would be thankful if this letter is published in your newspaper, which is sure to wake up the concerned from the slumber and bring out a positive action.

Date : 21.05.17                                                                                                  Yours truly,

Place : Chennai                                                                                                 Sd. XXXX

Encl: A photo depicting the mound of garbage.

N.B. The format of the letter and the correct use of the punctuation marks (including the cases of the alphabet) may be noted carefully.(about 150 words in size)

Article Courtesy :

Mr. Gopalakrishnan

33 years experienced CPSU Officer (Retd.)

He is an expert in handling General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Interview programs.

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