Write a letter of condolence to a friend who has lost his mother. Gita Sadan, 120, Santacruz, Mumbai- 54. 16th October, 2002. My dear Arvind, I was extremely sorry to know that your mother passed away last week. As I used to visit your house frequently, I knew her well. Though she was not highly educated in the formal sense, she was very accomplished and cultured, very kind and sympathetic, she...

Write a letter to your grandfather on his 80th birthday. Triveni, 15th Road, Bandra, Mumbai- 50. 5th September, 2003. My dear Grandfather, Busy as I am with my studies, I remember your birthday. Accept my hearty congratulations on your being an octogenarian. You belong to a generation which is remarkable for robust health. What is the secret of your enviable health and long life? The physical exercise you take every day,...

Write a letter to your father, informing him of the course of study you wish to take after you have passed the S.S.C examination. Room No. 10, Ideal School Hostel, Ideal School, Lamington Road, Mumbai. 20th February, 2002. My dear Father, You’ll be glad to know that I am thoroughly prepared for the ensuing S.S.C. examination. I don’t know your plans about my future education. May I share with you my...

Write a letter to a friend who has failed in the Examination. 10/150, Gandhi Nagar, Tulsi Pipe Road, Mahim, Mumbai- 16. 10th July, 2003. My dear Krishna, I was very sorry to learn that you didn’t pass the S. S. C. examination. Your failure was certainly due to the unexpected attack of illness you had on the eve of the examination. I hope that you have not taken it to heart....

Write a letter to your old and sick uncle describing the marriage and the husband of your elder sister. 17 B. Rashmi, Carmichael Road, Mumbai- 26. 12th May, 2001. My dearest Uncle, The wedding of Mary is just over— and was–very brilliant and nice. We had the luncheon in the fine dining-room, which looked very beautiful. Uncle Thomas (who is here since Sunday evening) led me to the chapel, and at...

Write a condolence letter to a friend. York House, Colaba Causeway, Mumbai. 23rd August, 2003. My dear Pratibha, How can I find words to express to you my deep heartfelt sorrow at the sad and totally unexpected news conveyed to me by wire yesterday? My first thought was for you, dearest Pratibha. Your whole existence was so completely bound up with your late husband’s that this blow must be awful indeed....

Write a Letter to a friend give him/her your impressions of modern fashions. Ballantine House, Camp, Pune. 20th August, 2003. My dear Nareen, I received your kind letter yesterday, for which many thanks. So you feel very lonely in Mumbai in the midst of the modern fashionable world? Cheer up, my hearty friend! Yes, you’re right: these changing fashions have to be seen to be believed. I think that these days...

You are a foreign student. Write to a friend telling him/her why you have come to India for studies. Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military School, Shivajinagar, Pune- 5. 15th June, 2003. My dear Vikram.  Oh, dear friend, I’ve some pleasant news for you! I have come to India for studies. If you were to ask me why I have come to such a far-off country, I would tell you that the Fiji...