Select any one of the following:

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Select any one of the following:

(a) A number of loose electric wires are hanging from a lamp post near the main gate of your school. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner explaining the problem, the danger it poses and suggest a quick solution.

(b) You were a part of an organizing committee for an inter-school event which was very successful. You and the other committee members were congratulated and praised at the school assembly by the Principal. Write a letter to your grandmother telling her about the event and your feelings at being recognized and praised in front of the school.

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First name Name + Surname/Initial

(a) Formal Letter (Format, Content, Expression)

Location: Name of school/ proper postal address of the school

Dangers: Wires hanging / electrocution / death / shock (Any two)

Solution: Send electrician / shut off power / cordon off area (Any two)

(b) Informal Letter (Format, Content, Expression)

Exact Role e.g. announcing/ decorating / participating

Two feelings – joy, pride, achievement, etc.

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