100+ Formal Letter Topics & Previous Board Questions for SSC Class 10 English
Are you preparing for your SSC Class 10 English Board Exams and looking to score full marks in the writing skills section? Formal Letter Writing is a high-scoring topic if you follow the correct block format and structure. Below, we have compiled a comprehensive list of over 100 Formal Letters for your reference, including complaint letters, job applications, letters to the editor, and previous years' SSC Board Question Papers. Practice these topics to master your English Writing Skills!
Exam Tip for Formal Letters: To score maximum marks in the SSC Board exam, strictly follow the block format: Sender's Address & Date (top left) → Receiver's Address → Subject → Reference (if applicable) → Salutation → Main Body (3 paragraphs) → Subscription (Yours faithfully/sincerely). Always maintain a polite and formal tone, and remember to include your resume/CV for Job Application letters!
General Formal Letters for Practice
- Write a letter to the Editor, The City Times, complaining about the frequent failure of electricity in your city. Suggest measures for improvement.
- You want to arrange a live demonstration by the Committee for the Eradication of Superstition.
- Write a letter in response to the following advertisement from the classified section of a newspaper:
- Write a letter of application based on the classified advertisement given below:
- Write a letter of application in response to the advertisement given below:
- Write a complaint letter regarding irregular water supply in your locality or town.
- Write a complaint letter regarding irregular electric supply in your locality...
- Write a complaint letter regarding the overflow of drainage in your locality...
- Read the following advertisement and prepare a letter of application for the below said job.
- An application for the post of a clerk.
- Write an application letter for the post of Accountant.
- Write an application letter for the post of Librarian.
- Write a letter of enquiry to the manager of a travel agency for a quotation vocational trip...
- Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper drawing attention regarding the illegal parking of trucks in your area.
- There is a public library in your locality. It remains closed on Sundays and public holidays. Write a letter to the librarian, requesting him to keep the library open on holidays.
- Write a letter to the Food Commissioner complaining against a ration distributor.
- Write an application to your Principal requesting him to sanction you books and stationery from the students aid fund.
- Application for the post of a Sub-inspector.
- Application for a Teacher's post.
- Read the following advertisement and prepare a letter of application in response to it using the information given in the CV that follows.
- The condition of roads in your city/town is extremely bad resulting in increasing road mishaps and inconvenience to people. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper drawing the attention of the authorities to take prompt action.
- Employee acceptance letter.
- College acceptance letter for pursuing a degree.
- Job acceptance letter for the post of accountant.
- Job acceptance letter from an employee.
- Interview acceptance letter.
- Student scholarship letter.
- Job application (A job application has two parts: One is the covering letter and the other is the biodata/CV to be sent along with it).
- You are Priya Khanna, librarian of your school, Aligarh. You have been asked to place an order for some books for the school library. Write a letter to the Sales Manager, Light House, Main Road, Noida, placing an order for the books that you need.
- You are Meena Saxena of Kanpur. You have come across an advertisement of a coaching centre that prepares students for the pre-medical test. Write a letter to the Director of the institute asking for information that you require before you decide to join it.
- Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper suggesting how the problem of begging can be ended. You are Sumit of Civil Lines, Kanpur.
- You are Kavi of 132 Jugmug Vihar, Gurgaon. You are a science graduate. You came across an advertisement for the post of a medical representative from Ranbaxy Chemicals Ltd, C-82 Industrial Area, Roop Nagar. You wish to apply for it. Write an application to the Manager Production Unit attaching your resume.
- You are Kusam/Kasim of 39, Vasant Vihar, Shimla. After passing your +2 examination of HSC you wish to join an Art College for pursuing a diploma in cartoonography. You came across an advertisement for the Central Institute of Art & Craft which is offering a 2-year diploma in fine arts. Write a letter to the Director of the institute seeking information about the institute and course.
- You are Anand Sinha of 29, Gandhi Nagar, Patna. You bought a Dell laptop from M/S Computers House, 34, The Mall, Patna. The laptop has developed some defects. Write a letter to M/S Computers House complaining about the quality of the laptop, giving the bill and guarantee card no.
- Letter of Complaint (The complaint could be against...)
- Letter for Placing an Order (The goods ordered through a letter include...)
- Letter of Enquiry (A letter of enquiry could be written to enquire about...)
- A Formal Letter has the following parts.
- How to write a business letter.
- Business Letter Format.
- Sample business letter.
- Business email writing.
- How to write a complaint letter.
- Sample complaint letter.
- How to write a letter of interest.
- Sample letter of interest.
- Cover letter writing.
- Sample cover letter.
- How to Write an Apology Letter.
- Sample Apology Letter (Business).
- Sample Apology Letter (Personal).
- How to Write an Appeal Letter.
- Sample Letter of Appeal.
- How to Write an Invitation Letter.
- Sample Invitation Letter (Business).
- Sample Invitation Letter (Personal).
- How to Write a Resignation Letter.
- Sample Resignation Letter.
- Requesting a Letter of Recommendation.
- Writing a Letter of Recommendation.
- Sample Letter of Recommendation.
- How to Write a Thank You Letter After an Interview.
- Sample Interview Thank You Letter.
- How to Write a Farewell Letter to Your Co-Workers.
- Sample Farewell Letter.
- How to Write a Request Letter.
- Sample Request Letter.
- Write an application letter to apply for the job of a lecturer in a college in response to an advertisement in a newspaper.
- Leave letter from a student to the school.
- Letter of appreciation to a customer.
- Illness leave letter.
- An application for employment under a businessman.
- A letter asking for an increase in salary.
- Write a letter to an Educational Trust, making a request for the grant of a scholarship to enable you to join a college.
- Write a letter to the Divisional Forest Officer, Bhandara, seeking permission to visit Nagzira Sanctuary and make for a weekend visit.
- Write a letter to the Principal of a college requesting him to send you a prospectus of the courses offered by the college.
- Write a letter to the Principal of the school where you studied, informing him that you have secured a job and thanking him for all that the school has done for you.
- Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper in Mumbai stressing the need to protect trees from being cut down.
- Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper in Mumbai stressing the need to protect trees from being cut down.
- Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting him/her to grant the students of the school the facility of a good upgraded library.
- Write a letter to the Police Inspector, complaining about the rising incidence of ‘chain-snatching’ in your locality.
- Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper, describing the sad conditions in our district due to scarcity of rain, and appealing for funds.
- Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the hardships faced by commuters of local trains.
- You are the sports secretary of your school. Write a letter to a sports dealer asking for information regarding sports items that your school wishes to purchase.
- A group of students from your school desires to visit a factory. Write a letter to a Manager requesting permission to do so. Also state the reason for your interest in visiting the factory.
- Write a letter to the Manager of a local bank asking for detailed information about savings accounts to be opened by the students of your class.
- Write a letter to the Station Director of Mumbai Doordarshan commenting on the poor quality of TV programmes.
- Write a letter to the Manager of a local bank asking for detailed information about savings accounts to be opened by the students of your class.
- Write a letter to the Station Director of Mumbai Doordarshan commenting on the poor quality of TV programmes.
- Write a letter to the Divisional Secretary, SSC Board, to issue to you a duplicate copy of your SSC Certificate that you have lost.
- Write a letter to the Mayor of your city, requesting him to put forward the idea of a multi-purpose stadium in order to promote various sports activities amongst the youth.
- Write a letter to the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) complaining about reckless driving by youngsters in your city/town.
- Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner complaining about the menace of vendors outside your school.
- Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner pointing out the need for a public park in your crowded city.
- There was a theft in your house last night.
- You forgot your bag on a long distance train.
- Your class has recently conducted a photograph exhibition on your school grounds.
- Imagine you have moved to your present address from No. 33, SSK Chawl, Dharavi, Mumbai - 17.
SSC Board Exam Papers - Letter Writing Questions
SSC March 2014 Board Exam Paper Letters
- Q. 5. A. 1. Look at the following news and write a letter to your sister encouraging her to develop a terrace garden.
- Q. 5. A. 1. Look at the handout below. Write a letter to the organisers asking for details as you want to participate in it.
SSC October 2014 Board Exam Paper Letters
- Q. 5. A. 1. Imagine Prithvi as your classmate and write a letter congratulating him on his grand success. Take points from the following news:
- Q. 5. A. 2. Letter Writing: Look at the following news and write a letter to the Forest Officer, Marathwada region, Aurangabad, to take strong action to increase the number of birds.
SSC March 2015 Board Exam Paper Letters
- Q. 5. A. 1. Letter Write to your friend about the condition of roads and the care to be taken.
- Q. 5. A. 2. Letter Write a letter to the newspaper editor highlighting the condition of the roads in your area and suggest suitable measures.
SSC July 2015 Board Exam Paper Letters
- Q. 5. A. 1. Letter You are planning to visit Coorg with your family. Invite your friend to join and suggest your plan using the leaflet.
- Q. 5. A. 2. Letter You are planning to visit Coorg with your family. Write to Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation asking whether bookings are available and enquire about the information given in the leaflet.
SSC March 2016 Board Exam Paper Letters
- Q. 5. A. 1. You stay in a Hostel. Write a letter to your daddy asking for permission to go for the picnic. Also, request him to give you the necessary amount.
- Q. 5. A. 2. Write a letter to the Secretary of your Housing Society informing him about the news and drawing his attention to the problem. Request him to take the necessary steps.
SSC July 2016 Board Exam Paper Letters
