Class 10th

To write a formal letter in English, one can follow the rules given below:

• Use a standard format
• Make sure the tone in the letter is polite and formal
• Write clearly and make sure the purpose of writing this letter has been mentioned in the subject line
• Make sure the salutation used is right. Also, make sure the closing of the letter is done in a proper format
• Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Align the text to the left

A formal letter is sent when one has to communicate in a professional, respectful, and structured way. The common situations when a formal letter is sent are:

• Academic settings: Requesting for a leave, raising a complaint, asking for a certificate
• Government-related communication: Raising concerns, requesting documents, seeking any important information
• Job applications: Applying for a job, following up for an interview
• Business communication: Pitching an idea, proposing a partnership, filing a complaint
• Legal or official purpose: Give notice, make a complaint, appeal a decision

In simple language, formal letter writing refers to the process of writing letters in a professional, structural, and official format. These letters are used for official communication. These letters are usually addressed to authorities, institutions or employers. Some of the main features of the formal letter writing include that it uses formal tone and language, has a clear structure, and maintains politeness and professionalism. The common type of formal letters are:

• Job application letters
• Inquiry letters
• Complaint letters
• Inquiry letters
• Business correspondence
• Letters to government officials

While the subject and predicate are important to sentence structure in both spoken and written English, they may be less formally emphasized in spoken language, especially in casual conversation. However, in written English, the subject and predicate are more clearly defined and often form the foundation of clear and concise writing.

Here are some books to study Subject and Predicate in detail:

Here are some examples:

President Obama was a successful leader.

Subject: President Obama

Predicate: was a successful leader

The dog is sitting on the table.

Simple subject: Dog

Simple predicate: sitting on table  

Subject and Predicate are crucial parts of a sentence, that bring clarity and meaning in communication. The subject identifies who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate explains what the subject does or is. Thus, understanding about these two is important for effective writing, and clear comprehension.

Determiners were included under adjectives in traditional grammar, however, in modern grammar, determiners are a separate word class, not part of the classic eight parts of speech, but equally important. There are seven types of determiners in the English Language. In older or school-level grammar, determiners (like the, a, this, some, every) were grouped under adjectives because they come before nouns and modify them. 

Following are the tips to quickly identify the part of speech of a word:

• Words ending in -ly are often adverbs such as quickly, commonly, absolutely, etc.
• If a word can be replaced and the sentence still makes sense, it's likely a pronoun.
• If adding “do” can make sense around it, it's likely a verb.
• Removing a word without breaking the sentence generally means it's an adjective.