Writing a letter

Part of the letter:

I.        Heading

II.      Date

III.    Inside address

IV.    Solution/opening greeting

V.   Opening paragraph

VI.    Body of the letter

VII.  Closing paragraph

VIII.                        Complimentary close/closing greeting

IX.    signature

Example of solution/opening greeting: Dear sir….. Respected… Your excellency My dear….

Example of complimentary/closing greeting Your faithfully Truly yours Your sincerely Your loving…..

Types of Letter:

1.       A letter of application

a.       Solicited application

b.      Application on introduction

c.       Unsolicited application

2.       Private letters

a.       Permission letter

b.      Family letter

c.       Letter of love

d.      Letter of congratulation