9th Eng chap 3 : Education And Careers - Text Book Exercise 3.4 - 3.6
English (Compulsory) For Class IX - Unit 3 - Education And Careers - Text Book Exercise 3.4 - 3.6
GO TO INDEX
Chasing Dreams
Text Book Exercise
UNIT 3.4 WRITING
Informal EmailsInformal emails are written to family, friends, and colleagues (people with whom we work). Emails are different from letters. They are usually brief and to the point. The language used in such emails is informal.
(1)
| To: fareed.khan @gmail.com |
|---|
| CC: sohail.ali@yahoo.com |
| Subject: sports day practice |
| Assalam-o-Alaikum, Please let me know whether you will be going to school next Saturday for the Sports Day practice. If you are going, we can plan to go together. Otherwise, I'll have to ask my brother to go with me. Iqbal. |
(2)
| To: adi188@ukmail.com |
|---|
| CC: |
| Subject: maths homework |
| Dear Adil, I am having some difficulty solving some of the maths problems that our teacher gave us as holiday homework. I know you are very good at maths so 1 needs your help. We can work at my place or yours, whatever is convenient for you. Please let me know the date and time so that I can plan my other things accordingly. Regards Kapoor |
(3)
| To: kapoor_sunil@hotmail.com |
|---|
| CC: |
| Subject: maths homework |
| Sunil, I would be happy to help you with your maths homework. But, I also need your help with my science project. You always have such brilliant ideas! So, what do you say, we meet at 4 o'clock on Saturday, at your place? Tell your mother that I am looking forward to having the lovely savories she makes for us whenever we sit down to study. See you on Saturday. Bye. Adil |
(4)
| To: shahidaji@gmail.com; rozina.ladak@yahoo.com; sita_kumari@gmail.com; diana77@hotmail.com; msfauzia@hotmail.com; chandalalmal@gmail.com |
|---|
| CC: saira_guddu @yahoo.com; mahnaz.munni@hotmail.com |
| Subject: wedding invitation |
This is to inform all of you that Saira's brother is getting married on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 1:00 pm. Since she is very busy, she has asked me to invite all of you to the wedding. We can all meet at my house by 12 noon and then go to Saira's house together. Please let me know if you are planning to come or not so that we do not wait for someone who is not coming. I hope everyone can come. We will have great fun and Saira will be happy! Nadia |
Exercise 1
Look at all the emails above and complete the following table in your notebook.
| Email NO. | Sent by | Sent to | Cc to | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | Iqbal | Fareed Khan (fareed.khan@gmail.com) | sohail.ali@yahoo.com | sports day practice |
| (2) | Kapoor | Adil (adi188@ukmail.com) | None | maths homework |
| (3) | Adil | Sunil Kapoor (kapoor_sunil@hotmail.com) | None | maths homework |
| (4) | Nadia | 6 Friends
| 2 Friends
| Wedding invitation |
After you have completed it, work with your partner. Read the above informal emails. Note the differences in conventions, vocabulary, style, and tone.
Discuss the following aspects:
- Do all the emails begin in the same manner?
Ans: No, Each email starts with a different salutation. - Do all of them end in the same manner?
Ans: No, each email has different closing followed by the sender's signature. - How is the style of these emails different from a letter to a friend?
Ans: All emails are written with informal or no salutation and closing and have a subject line that tells the main content of an email whereas informal letters are written without any subject line and have proper salutation and closing.
A single email can send to many recipients with common content including attachments if needed, whereas a letter is written to an individual in an informal manner. - Is the language use and vocabulary the same or different? How?
Ans: Yes, The language and vocabulary are different in both email and letter. In an email, the content is short containing the main purpose regardless of any informal conversation, whereas in a letter the content is lengthy and is written in a common conversation manner. - Did you notice what is written in the subject line?
Ans: Yes, each email has a subject line that describes the main purpose to write an email.
Exercise 2
Work individually and write an informal email to a friend/ class fellow asking/ requesting something that you need. Follow the format given in the emails above.
| To: abcd@gmail.com |
|---|
| CC: |
| Subject: Need help |
| Dear abcd, I am facing a problem and I need your help. Due to the death of my grandfather, my parents left for Islamabad last night and tomorrow is the last day for the submission of the examination form. We have to submit the admission form along with fees of Rs. 500/-. I would be grateful to you if you could lend me Rs.500/-, which I would return to you when my parents come back home at my earliest. Waiting for reply Regards XYZ |
Comments
Post a Comment
If you have any doubts, Please let me know .