Letter to Editor: Poor Condition of Road Needs Urgent Repair
Writing a Letter to the Editor about a damaged road is a vital part of Class 9 English Grammar practice. This letter teaches students how to raise public interest issues in a formal and constructive manner. A letter like this addresses concerns over road safety, public inconvenience, and the role of local authorities, making it an excellent real-world writing task.
Grammar Focus Points
The exercise emphasizes present perfect tense (“The road has been neglected…”), modals like “should be repaired,” and persuasive vocabulary such as “hazardous,” “frequent accidents,” and “cause of concern.” It also helps develop newspaper editorial structure.
Letter Layout
Begin with your address and date on the right. On the left, address “The Editor, [Newspaper Name].” The subject line should be: “Subject: Complaint about Bad Condition of Road.” Body paragraphs include: location and issue, problems caused, and appeal to authorities. Close with “Yours truly” or “Yours sincerely.”
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The model PDF below helps you understand the correct tone, structure, and sentence formation expected in board exams under SLO-based grammar format.
