SSC (English Medium) १० वीं कक्षा - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

 Formal :
Look at the following advertisement from the classified section of the newspaper and develop a letter addressing the owner and asking for more information.

Mr. Manoj Patil, age 26, M.Tech, Electrical From 'Manas', Om Colony, Vidhyavihar, Nagpur wants to apply in response to the following advertisement. Prepare a job application. 

You intend to make a general awareness among people about the hazardous effects of plastic carry-bags.
Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper highlighting the improper disposal of plastic carry-bags and also suggest some solutions to solve this problem. 

Attempt the following letters with the help of the following leaflet: 
Look at the notice issued by the Supervisor of your school. 

Formal Letter
Write a letter to the Mayor of your city requesting him/her to provide better facilities to face water shortage.

Attempt the following letters with the help of the following leaflet: 
Look at the notice issued by the Supervisor of your school. 

Informal Letter
Write a letter to your friend describing the plight in your city due to water shortage and the action to be taken.

Imagine you are the monitor of your class. You are assigned the task to invite a classical singer as a chief guest for the Annual Day Programme. Write a letter of invitation to a famous classical singer. Take help of the following points.

Write in short -

1. About your school.
2. About the Annual Day Programme.
3. Interest and love of students for music.
4. Motivation.

Read the News item and write an application for a suitable job in the same company. Attach a separate CV/Resume.

May 19, 2016

Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad

1. The new office in Hyderabad will focus on development of maps, Apple products, like iPhone, iPad, Mac. etc. This will create upto 4000 jobs...
2. Imagine you are already working as an Engineer in Apple Development Office, Hyderabad. Write an application for 2 weeks leave to the HR Manager as you have to undergo an urgent surgery.
   (Follow all steps of formal letter writing for both the above letters.)

Read the New item and write an application for a suitable job in the same company. Attach a separate CV/Resume.

May 19, 2016

Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad

Imagine you are already working as an Engineer in Apple Development Office, Hyderabad. Write an application for 2 weeks' leave to the HR Manager as you have to undergo urgent surgery.

Fill in the gaps with appropriate Prepositions to make the passage meaningful.

I waited ______ the airport ______ Atlanta. My old school-mate was going to arrive ______ New Airlines ______ Mumbai, ______ 21^st ______ March the year 2018. We had not met ______ 40 years ______ 1978. She was going to stay ______ a week ______ me ______ Atlanta ______ 21^st ______ 27^th ______ March, 2018.

My joy knew no bounds, when I saw her ______ 40 years. ______ home, I introduced her ______ my family. Then I took her ______ a big mall ______ shopping. It was just ______ my house. We went ______ the street and climbed ______ using the elevator, ______ the staircase.

On the occasion of Diwali, write a letter to your friend to invite him/her to celebrate the festival in an innovative way. Use the following hints.

• time and place
• other friends are also invited
• special dish is prepared
• post lunch fun programmes, innovative activity

Letter - Write a letter to an expert on the environment. Ask him/her five questions about your concern/doubts about World Heritage Sites. Give him/her three ideas on how to protect them.

‘Imagine you are Saurabh/Soha Das residing at, Parijat Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Historical Monument- A National Treasure.’

Informal Letter-

Write a letter to your friend Rohan/ Rima describing him/her your visit to a famous Historical Place.

‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Informal Letter

Write a letter to your friend Anup/ Anita describing him/her about the Prize won by the group in the Science Exhibition.

Imagine you are Rohan/Rima residing at 225, Veerchakra Colony, Kolhapur, 416002 “Hima Das the Indian Sprinter won 5 Golds in one month”

Imagine you are Rohan/Rima residing at 225, Veerchakra Colony, Kolhapur, 416002 “Hima Das the Indian Sprinter won 5 Golds in one month”

‘Imagine you are Saurabh/Soha Das residing at, Parijat Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Historical Monument - A National Treasure.’

Formal Letter -

Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting him/her to take strict action against those who spoil the beauty and purity of the Historic Places.

‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Formal Letter-

Write a letter to a famous scientist inviting him/her as a Chief Guest of the ‘Science Day Celebration’ of your school.

Imagine you are Manav/Mira Sharma residing at B/12 'Snehkutir', M.G. Road, Nashik-422003. Read the given news extract:

Formal Letter:

Write a letter to the Chairman, Rotary Club, D.C. Road, Nashik - 422003 to arrange an event to felicitate young girl achievers of the city.

Imagine you are Manav / Mira Sharma residing at B/12 ‘Snehkutir’, M.G. Road, Nashik-422003. Read the given news extract:

Informal Letter:

Write a letter to your friend to state the importance of women in our society.

Letter writing:

Imagine you are Dipesh/Disha Shastri, residing at J.M. Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune. Attempt any one letter based on the given advertisement:

Blood Donation Camp

Donate Blood - Save Lives :

• Blood means life
• A noble work
• Higher requirement
• Can bring smile on many faces

Venue: F.C. Road, Pune

Date: 5th March

Time: 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Contact: The Secretary, Lions Club, Pune

Informal Letter

Write a letter to your friend Manish/Manisha appealing to him or her to donate generously. Tell him/her the importance of Blood Donation.