1. Letter to your mother who is worried about your health.

Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Mother,
Though our relationship is a perennial (permanent) bond of intimate (close)
relation yet whenever I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives
me a heart-winning fragrance. I received your letter yesterday. I am glad to know that
you are fine.
“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until

we lost it.” (Josh Billings)

I have just received your kind letter. It is an utterly unfathomable
(immeasurable) treasure of motherly love and affection for me. In this letter, you have
manifested so much concern about my health.
A mother’s dream is to see her son happy, healthy and successful

in life.
Mother, the slight chill in the air has already heralded (indicated) the advent
of winter. The weather is turning cold gradually. Yesterday, it rained very heavily.
Suddenly, frigid (cold) conditions prevailed. Icy cold gale (gust) began to blow.
Unfortunately, at that time, I was out in the bazaar to buy some eatables. I had to come
to my dwelling in the freezing rainstorm. Therefore, I caught a tad (bit) of cold and flu.
Anyhow, I went to a physician and told him the whole story. He asked me to take a
spoonful of honey twice a day. He also gave me a few doses of medicine. I proceeded
according to the advice of the doctor. Now, I am feeling well. I have changed my daily

routine according to the proverbial saying: "Early to bed, early to rise

makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." You need not worry about
my health at all. I will be quite right in a day or two. Your blessings and prayers are just
what I need right now. I will come after a fortnight to see you and the father. Please
convey my warm greetings to all at home.

Your loving son,

X. Y. Z. (Name).
 2. Letter to your father asking him about the health of your mother.

Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Father,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any bad news from you, my sorrow knows no bounds. It makes my heart bleed.
I received your letter yesterday. I am much worried about my mother’s health.
She was not feeling well when I departed from home last week. She was suffering from
slight cold and flu. She is an old patient of bronchitis and diabetes. Father, it is the advent
of terrible winter now. She needs to be nursed and looked after adequately (sufficiently).
She finds it difficult to breathe when she suffers from the congestion (blocking) of lungs.
However, I will always pray to Allah Almighty for her perfect health after every
prayer. “When someone becomes ill He (Allah) recovers
him”. ("Wa iza mariztu fahuwa yashfeen.")
It has been raining steadily for some days. Weather is becoming cold day after
day. The icy winds are roaring all the time. In such grim (sever) weather, she should be
asked to keep inside and wear warm woolen clothes. Please keep in touch with the
doctor continuously. It is said “Not all the angles have wings, some
have stethoscope”. Enough care is needed to ensure that she takes her
medicine regularly. Request the doctor to pay her fortnight visit. If these measures are
taken, she will be all right. It is a famous proverb “Prevention is better
than cure”. So the ailment should be shunned (avoided) before it strikes us with
its nasty (cruel) effects. Please ask her to take her medicine regularly and do not show
any negligence in this matter. I am sure that you will be very careful in this regard. Please
inform me about her condition as early as possible.
Anxiously waiting for your reply.

Your loving son/ daughter,

X. Y. Z. (Name).
3. Letter to your sister congratulating her on her success in the examination.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Sister,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I received your letter yesterday. I am glad to know that you have stood first
in your class.
“Make the motto of your life, to never settle for anything but
the best. That’s the only way you’ll excel and leave behind the
rest.”
I just cannot describe how happy and delighted I am to hear the exciting news
of you marvelous success in the intermediate examination. This is really an admirable
achievement. You have topped the board in the Pre-medical Group. You are so talented
and diligent that everybody expects such a great success from you. You have won the
hearts of all of us by coming up to our expectations. You have realized our dreams into
reality in such a wonderful way.
“Exams are not just a test of brilliance, but the
perseverance to be brilliant constantly.”
Dear sister, our parents have also contributed a lot to your outstanding
success. Though our father is a teacher with limited means of income, he turns his blood
into water to fulfill our needs. You have also well responded to his labour by showing
such an amazing outstanding result. As a wise saying goes,
“Hard work always pays off in life, and you have proved
that it holds true even today.”
Now you will surely be granted admission to a medical college of your choice.
What a noble profession is waiting for you! Please pay my compliments and
congratulations to all the members of our family.
Your loving sister,/brother,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
 4. Letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Mother,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I am happy to know that your are enjoying life in good health and spirits.
Recently, I have received a letter from you. I apologize to you for not being
able to write to you earlier. Actually, I was as busy as bee in preparing for my tests in
different subjects. This letter manifests your deep concern about my studies. In this
letter, you have asked me to inform you about my latest tests in the class. Mother, you
will be extremely delighted to know that my performance in the tests is outstanding.

A child that feels valued and accepted by his mother’s

blessings and love can change the world.
I am making wonderful progress in all the subjects. My teachers are
particularly satisfied with my work. In the recent school test of English, I secured 92%
marks. My English teacher says that it is a record in the history of school. I am sure that
I would get tremendous marks in the annual examination. My teachers are paying
unusual heed to me. They opine that I would get through the examination with
distinction.
Mother, you should remain satisfied regarding my studies and need not worry.
Your blessings and prayers are just what I need right now.

A mother’s dream is to see her son happy, healthy and

successful in life.
I will come in a fortnight to see you and the father. Please convey my warm
good wishes to all at home.

Your loving son/ daughter,

X. Y. Z. (Name).
5. Letter to your father requesting him to send you some extra funds for payment of
hostel dues.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Father,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I hope that this letter would find you in the best of health and spirit.
I am sure that you would not mind my demand for some extra money this
month. I am to pay the hostel dues. This month, I could not manage my expenditure
comfortably within the amount you sent to me. Father, you know, I spend a big portion
of my allowance on books. Last month, I borrowed Rs. 500/- from one of my friends to
buy two books. This month I had to pay the debt. As a result I could set aside no money
to pay my hostel dues for this month. You are requested to send me Rs. 500/- extra so
that I may pay the hostel dues in time.
Father, I know that this demand of mine would be an addition to your bone-
breaking responsibilities but I am quite helpless in the face of ever increasing dearness.
After all one has to follow the ways of the world. As William Wordsworth says:
“The world is too much with us; late and soon.
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.”
Father, you know, I am rather frugal and extremely careful of spending money.
Never fear any prodigality from me. I assure you that I will not waste a single penny out
of my monthly allowance. Moreover, I am trying to get some part time job to alleviate
your financial burden. I hope that you would send me the mentioned amount in the
earliest. Please do not disappoint me. Pay my humble greeting to all at home.

Your loving son/ daughter,

X. Y. Z. (Name).
 6. Letter to your brother about the importance of study of science subjects.

Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Sister,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I hope that this letter would find you in the best of health and spirits.
I have come to know that you have been promoted to class 9th. Now you are
to make a decision either to take science subjects or humanities for future studies.
Brother, it is an age of science. Science is very important in life. Science of
today is the technology of tomorrow”. (Edward teller)
The West is ruling the world because of science. All the progress in the field of medicine,
engineering, astronomy, technology, transportation and communication is due to
science. Humanities may be important in life but it is an undeniable fact that science is
the dire need of the hour. No nations make its mark without remarkable progress in
science. Many facilities we enjoy today either inside the house or outside the house are
due to science. It is said “Science and everyday life cannot be
separated”.

Therefore, I advise you to take science subjects for future studies. It will be a
cause of honour not only for you but for the whole family. By studying science, you
would have tremendous opportunities for enjoyment for employment. You will be able
to choose a field of your good choice. Brother, it is my dream to see you as a scientist of
high repute. Our country is in desperate need of scientists. By becoming a scientist, you
can serve your country and nation well. It is said, “Science is a beautiful
gift to humanity; we should not distort (disfigure) it”. I
hope that you will not disappoint me. Ever praying for your success.

Your loving brother, /sister,

X. Y. Z. (Name).
 7. Letter to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her birthday.

Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I hope that this letter would find you in the best of health and spirits.
First of all I must express my big thanks to you for inviting me to your birthday
party. It was celebrated on the 15th of this month. It was really a big occasion of joy and
fun. It is rightly said. “Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat

some more”. All of our friends gathered on that special day. It was indeed a great
gathering. But unfortunately, I could not participate in that function. I regret to miss such
a terrific opportunity for fun and pleasure. My uncle was returning on the same day and
date after making pilgrimage. My father asked me to receive him at the airport in
Multan. The pilgrimage flights do not land in D.G. Khan. Therefore, I proceeded to
Multan to get my uncle. I told my father about your invitation. He was very unhappy at
the mere coincidence. He said that he was to go to Lahore on an urgent official tour on
the same date. Otherwise; he himself would have received the uncle.

I am writing this letter to you for a dual purpose. It should be taken as an

apology for not participating in your birthday party. But the primary purpose of writing
this letter is to congratulate you on your birthday. Someone has rightly said,
“Birthdays are good for you, the more you have, the longer you

live”. Please convey my heartiest congratulations to your parents and other members
of your family. I hope that you are not annoyed with me for not attending the party. I
finish my letter with the prayer that you may enjoy with such happy occasions in the life!
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
8. Letter to your friend requesting him/her to spend his/her spring holidays with you.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever I get any good news from
you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning fragrance. I hope that this letter would find
you in the best of health and spirit.

How’s life going on? I hope it would be quite all right with you. I know you are a book
worm. You always keep your eyes glued to books and magazines. It’s good to study books and
magazines as it broadens our exposure and opens new vistas of knowledge for us. But traveling,
equally, equips us with first-hand experience about terrain, contour, people and their culture. Saint
Augustine remarks:

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”

My dear, Spring Vacation have started. It’s time to go around to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Richard Milnes says:
“Nature's heart beats strong amid the hills.”

So, I am inviting you to join me here at Islamabad so that we may move to Murree to spend
some good time there. You know Murree is a place worth visiting. Now-a-days weather is very fine.
The atmosphere is placid and pure. The scenic beauty of these hills is breath taking. The majestic beauty
of hills will fascinate you. You will see the tulips, lilies and roses dancing on the hilly ramp.

It’s a world of beauty and colour that lures everyone. The beauty of nature lulls one in the cradle
of calmness. We will enjoy snow fall. My uncle, who lives in Murree, will accommodate us. Besides your
studies, you must remember that:

“Great things are done when men and mountains meet; this is not done
by jostling in the street.” William Blake

So, just let me know about the date and time of your arrival. I’ll be there to receive you at the
bus stop.

Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
 9. Letter to your friend congratulating him on the marriage of his sister.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I hope that this letter would find you in the best of health and spirit.
First of all I must express my big thanks to you for inviting me to the marriage
ceremony of your sister. It was celebrated on the 15th of this month. It was really big
occasion of joy.
Robert Browning says, “There’s a world of capability,

For joy, spread round about us, meant for us, inviting us”. All of our
friends gathered there on that special day. It was indeed a great gathering. But
unfortunately, I could not participate in that function. I regret to miss such a terrific
opportunity for pleasure. My uncle was returning on the same day and date after making
pilgrimage. It is said, “Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest

by roadside inns. He marches direct to his ultimate destination”.

My father asked me to receive him at the airport in Multan. The pilgrimage flights do not
land in D.G. Khan. Therefore, I proceeded to Multan to get my uncle. I told my father
about your invitation. He was very unhappy at the mere coincidence. He said that he
was to go to Lahore on an urgent official tour on the same date. Otherwise; he himself
would have received the uncle.
I am writing this letter to you for a dual purpose. It should be taken as an
apology for not participating in the marriage ceremony. Because “an apology is a

good way to have the last word”. But the primary purpose of writing this letter
is to congratulate you on the marriage of your sister. Please convey my heartiest
congratulations to your parents and other members of your family. I hope that you are
not annoyed with me.

Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
 10. Letter to your friend requesting him to lend you some books.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I hope that this letter would find you in the best of health and spirits.
The examination has come to an end. We have no activity to undertake (start)
for the time being. I feel free like the high floating clouds. But I have become so
accustomed to reading books that I find it hard to kill time without books. George

Martin says, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The

man who doesn’t read lives only once”. For the next few weeks, we have got
nothing to do except to wait for the result. I know that you are so fond of reading. You
have a fine collection of books on literature in your personal library. I also love books on
literature because “Literature is the representation of life”. Last year, I
purchased a few books on literature. Bu now I have read all of them. One of my friends
has told me that you have recently bought two new novels i.e. ‘Jane Eyre’ and Emma’. I
know that ‘Jane Eyre’ is one of the most famous novels in English language. Charlotte
Bronte is best known for this novel. Then Jane Austen is my favourite novelist. Six
months ago, I read her famous novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’. I can lend you this novel if
you want to read it. Because “Reading books wash away from the soul the

dust of everyday life”.

The purpose of writing this letter is to request you to lend me these two novels
for a few days. I promise that I would return the books as soon as I have read them. I
hope that you would not disappoint me. Pay my humble wishes to dear aunt and uncle.
Anxiously waiting for your reply.
Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
 11. Letter to your friend thanking him/her for his/her hospitality during your visit to his/her
house.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.
Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet
whenever I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-
winning fragrance. I received your letter yesterday.

“Hospitality is simply an opportunity to your love and care

with others”.
What a marvelous experience it was to stay with you in you picturesque and
scenic village. I am writing this letter to express my big thanks for your kind and generous
hospitality. Really, the people living among the hills are generous and big-hearted. I can
never forget the long and joyful rambles among the lush green mountains surrounding
your village. The vast meadows, the green tablelands, the foaming streams and
murmuring brooks had a magical effect on my soul. The snow-clad peaks often played
hide and seek with the silvery clouds. The usual delicate drizzle, the revitalizing fanning
strokes of balmy breeze and the shady clumps of whispering trees … all was so wonderful
and charismatic. Thank you for all you did for me. Someone has wisely said about
hospitality in these words;

“Each one of you is responsible for hospitality”.

Dear friend, I can never forget the kind and gentle people of your village
especially the loving face of your mother and affectionate manner of your warm-hearted
father imprinted an indelible and permanent impact on my mind. Because
“True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your

guest”.
My stay in your village is one of the happiest experiences of my life. It would
ever shine in my mind’s eye like the lonely bright star in the blue lake of sky. Please
convey my humble gratefulness to your parents.

Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
 12. Letter to your friend condoling the death of his mother.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever I
get any bad news from you, my sorrow knows no bounds. It makes my heart bleed. I
am extremely shocked to know that you have been deprived of your beloved mother
forever.
“Mothers hold their child’s hand for a moment and
their heart for a lifetime”.
I just cannot tell how sad and grieved I am to hear about the death of your mother.

It is really a shocking and lamentable event because “the death of a loved

one is a tragic thing”. I feel how futile and fruitless would be my word of
consolation at this time of bereavement and grief so overwhelming. As Muslims we
have been taught;

“We are for Allah and, truly, to Him we will return.”

(ina-lillahe-wa-ina-elihe-rahion).
Dear friend, you know in this world, everything is short-lived and transient.
Man is helpless before the Divine decree. Paradoxically, man dies to be eternal. He bears
the pain of death to relish the bliss of heaven. Even spirit flies far beyond the lofty clouds
to somewhere among the bright stars to enjoy the perpetual divine bliss. Your mother
was a very kind, noble and God-fearing lady. She had saintly qualities and sweet
manners. I had special attachment to her. She loved me as her own son. I will never

forget her words, "Hard work and perseverance are the key to
success."
My fellow, I pray that Allah may ease and assuage (lessen) the anguish (pain)
of your sorrow and bless you with patience! Please accept my condolences at this
moment of grief. I end my letter with the prayer that Allah Almighty may bless the
departed soul of His eternal blessings. Ameen!

Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
 13.Letter to your brother requesting his to take steps to improve his health.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.

Dear Brother,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet
whenever I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-
winning fragrance. I received your letter yesterday.

I have been informed that you are leading a busy and hectic life. I know that
your examination is imminent (coming up). Therefore, it is appreciable that you are
exerting yourself to pass the examination with distinction. All at home expect a
magnificent and spectacular (brilliant) success from you. So far your efforts are fair and
commendable. Because “Hard work and labour are the key to
success”. But I have also been informed that you have become corpulent (fat) and
bulky. Brother, it is good to fill one’s hours in productive and useful activities. But to turn
a blind eye to one’s health and physical fitness is not a sagacious and wise attitude.
Brother, you have been an accomplished (expert) and talented player of football. Now
you have quitted the game altogether. It is not a rational approach because
“He who has health, has hope. And he who has hope, has
everything”.
You should continue to play a game or take regular exercise. Otherwise, you may catch
diabetes, blood pressure or heart disease. Because

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’ All play and no
work makes Jack a mere toy”.
Health is preferable to everything else. I request you to pay special heed to
your physical fitness. Therefore, take regular exercise daily. The benefits of exercise are
far-reaching. Clinical studies have shown and exposed that regular exercise reduces the
risk of heart disease. It aids in reducing weight, helps prevent diabetes, strengthens
bones and enhances immune function. Its psychological benefits are also broad. In the
words of George Patton :

“A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood." (a half liter measure)

It is suggested that there is a positive relationship between physical fitness and mental
achievement. I hope that you would take a notice of my concern about your health.

Your brother,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
 14. Letter to your sister thanking her for a gift.
Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.
Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I hope that this letter would find you in the best of health and spirits.

“Giving the gift opens the way for receiving”.

The purpose of writing this letter is to express my big thanks for the glorious
gift you gave to me on my birthday. All the gifts I got are valuable and precious but your
gift of a book ‘Jane Eyre’ is really wonderful. It manifests your taste with books and that
you are also well acquainted with my taste for books. It is the only gift which got my rapt
attention. It is one of my favourate books on literature as literature is the

representation of life. It makes a significant addition to the valuable collection of

books in my personal library. It is one of the famous romantic novels of English language.
Most of the fame of Charlotte Bronte rests upon this novel. It is about a young orphan
girl who gains a job as a governess and finds love with her employer. Its exceptional,
emotional and narrative power makes it a great success. I would like to express my
cordial gratitude and thanks for the amazing gift that you have given to me. Someone
has rightly said,

“Sister is the most precious gift sent by God.”

Please convey my humble greeting to father and mother.

Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).
15. Letter to your friend thanking him for the books he lent to you.

Examination Hall,
(City) A. B. C.
March 10, 2017.
Dear Friend,
Though our relationship is a perennial bond of intimate relation yet whenever
I get any good news from you, my joy knows no bounds. It gives me a heart-winning
fragrance. I hope that this letter would find you in the best of health and spirits.

The purpose of writing this letter is to express my big thanks for the glorious
gift you gave to me on my birthday. Someone has rightly said, “Birthdays are good

for you, the more you have, the longer you live”. All the gifts I got are
valuable and precious but your gift of a book ‘Jane Eyre’ is really wonderful. It manifests
your taste with books and that you are also well acquainted with my taste for books. It
is the only gift which got my rapt attention as “Books make great gifts because

they have whole worlds inside of them”. It is one of my favourate books on

literature. It makes a significant addition to the valuable collection of books in my
personal library. It is one of the famous romantic novels of English language. Most of the
fame of Charlotte Bronte rests upon this novel. It is about a young orphan girl who gains
a job as a governess and finds love with her employer. Its exceptional, emotional and
narrative power makes it a great success. I thank you again for such a marvelous gift.
Please convey my humble greeting to father and mother.

Yours sincerely,
X. Y. Z. (Name).