Class 5 English Worksheet on Formal Letter Writing

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Class 5 English Worksheet on Formal Letter Writing

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Formal Letter Writing for Grade 5

This Grade 5 worksheet helps students learn how to write formal letters for school-related needs such as replacing a blackboard, requesting a new ID card, joining a speech competition, asking for extra computer classes, or explaining an absence. Students learn to organize their writing clearly using a structured letter format.

This worksheet strengthens grammar and communication by teaching proper subject lines, clear expression of needs, and polite closing statements. It encourages responsibility and independence in written communication.

Why Formal Letter Writing Matters in Grammar?

1. It helps students write formal, well-structured messages.
2. It teaches clarity, politeness, and purpose in writing.
3. It builds strong grammar and sentence organization skills.
4. It prepares students for real academic communication.

What's Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Replace Broken Blackboard
Students write a letter asking the Principal to replace a damaged classroom blackboard.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Request a New ID Card
Children write to the Class Teacher to request a replacement ID card.

📋 Exercise 3 – Speech Competition Permission
Students request permission to enter the inter-school speech competition.

📝 Exercise 4 – Request Extra Computer Classes
Learners write to the Principal asking for additional computer classes.

🔑 Exercise 5 – Explain Absence After Visiting Hometown
Students write a formal letter explaining their absence.

Sample Answer

Formal Letter Writing for Grade 5 65 Sunshine Apartments
Kolkata – 700001
15 November 2025

To
The Principal
Starlight Public School
Kolkata – 700001

Subject: Request to Replace Broken Blackboard

Respected Sir,
Our classroom blackboard is damaged and difficult to read from. It affects our lessons every day. I request you to kindly replace the blackboard so that we can study better.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Ananya Singh

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