Class 6 Informal Letter Writing: Free CBSE Worksheet with Answers

What Is Informal Letter Writing?

Informal letter writing is one of the most important writing skills introduced in CBSE Class 6 English. An informal letter is a personal letter written to someone you know well — a friend, cousin, parent, grandparent, or relative. Unlike a formal letter, which follows a strict, business-like tone, an informal letter is warm, conversational and personal. It is used to share news, express feelings, invite someone to an event, thank a person for a gift, or simply stay in touch with loved ones.

For Class 6 students, mastering class 6 informal letter writing helps build confidence in expressing thoughts clearly, using correct grammar in a natural context, and following a structured written format — a skill that is tested regularly in school exams and remains useful throughout life.

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Why Informal Letter Writing Matters for Class 6 Students

The CBSE Class 6 English syllabus places strong emphasis on functional writing skills, and informal letter writing for class 6 is a recurring topic in unit tests, periodic assessments and annual examinations. Practising this topic regularly helps students:

  • Understand the correct informal letter format expected by CBSE examiners
  • Learn to organise ideas into a clear beginning, middle and end
  • Improve vocabulary, tone and sentence structure for personal communication
  • Score full marks in the writing section by avoiding common formatting mistakes

Class 6 Informal Letter Writing Format

Every informal letter, no matter the topic, follows the same basic skeleton. Below is the complete class 6 informal letter writing format broken down heading by heading, exactly as it should appear on the answer sheet.

1. Sender’s Address

The address of the person writing the letter is placed at the top right-hand corner of the page. It usually includes the house number, street or colony, and city, written over two or three short lines.

2. Date

The date is written just below the sender’s address, also aligned to the right. A common format is: 14 August 20XX.

3. Salutation (Greeting)

This is the opening greeting, written on the left-hand side, below the date. Since the letter is informal, the greeting is friendly and personal, such as Dear Aman, Dear Mummy, or Dear Dadi.

4. Body of the Letter

The body is usually divided into two or three short paragraphs:

  • Opening paragraph — a friendly line asking about well-being or stating the purpose of writing
  • Middle paragraph(s) — the main message, news, invitation, or description, written in a natural, conversational tone
  • Closing paragraph — a warm concluding line, often with good wishes or a request to reply

5. Subscription (Complimentary Close)

A short, affectionate closing phrase such as Your loving friend, Yours affectionately, or With love, written just above the sender’s name.

6. Sender’s Name

The letter ends with the first name of the sender only — surnames are not used in informal letters, since they are written to people the sender knows personally.

Here is how the complete informal letter format looks when laid out on the page:

12, Green Park, New Delhi

5 March 20XX

Dear Aman,

[Body of the letter in 2–3 short paragraphs]

Your loving friend,

Riya

To help students revise this topic thoroughly, we have created a dedicated worksheet on informal letter writing for class 6, fully aligned with the CBSE syllabus and the current examination pattern. The worksheet includes 25 unique, exam-style questions covering a wide range of class 6 informal letter writing topics, along with model answers written in the correct informal letter format for quick self-checking.

All our worksheets are also available in PDF, making them easy to download, print and practise from — whether at school, at home, or on the go. Every worksheet comes with clearly written answers, so students and parents can check work instantly without needing a teacher on hand.

You can find this worksheet, along with many more topic-wise practice sheets for every class, on CBSEClassWorksheets, a growing library of free, downloadable CBSE worksheets from class Nursery to Class 6.

Quick Tips for Scoring Full Marks

  • Always write the sender’s address and date on the right-hand side of the page
  • Use a friendly, natural tone — informal letters are not written like formal applications
  • Keep the letter within the word limit, usually 80–100 words for Class 6
  • Sign off with only your first name, never your full name or surname
  • Proofread for spelling and punctuation before finishing your answer

Class 6 Informal Letter Writing Topics

Practice Questions (25 Questions)

Instructions: Read each situation carefully and write an informal letter in about 80–100 words. Remember to follow the correct informal letter format — sender’s address, date, salutation, body of the letter, and a suitable subscription with your name.

  1. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party next Sunday.
  2. Write a letter to your cousin describing how you spent your summer vacation this year.
  3. Write a letter to your grandmother thanking her for the beautiful gift she sent you on your birthday.
  4. Write a letter to your friend describing the new pet you have brought home.
  5. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on winning the first prize in the inter-school sports meet.
  6. Write a letter to your friend describing the Annual Day celebration held in your school.
  7. Write a letter to your father telling him about the good result of your recent class test.
  8. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to spend the winter holidays with you at your home.
  9. Write a letter to your mother from your grandparents’ house describing how you are enjoying your stay there.
  10. Write a letter to your friend describing your visit to the zoo with your family.
  11. Write a letter to your friend who is unwell, cheering him/her up and wishing a speedy recovery.
  12. Write a letter to your cousin describing your new school, your classroom and your new friends.
  13. Write a letter to your uncle thanking him for the interesting storybook he gifted you.
  14. Write a letter to your friend describing how your family celebrated a festival at home.
  15. Write a letter to your friend describing an exciting trip to a hill station with your family.
  16. Write a letter to your elder sister praising her performance in the school dance competition.
  17. Write a letter to your friend describing your favourite hobby and why you enjoy it.
  18. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to accompany you to the school book fair.
  19. Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you your favourite storybooks by post.
  20. Write a letter to your friend describing your experience of planting a sapling on Environment Day.
  21. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about an interesting movie you watched over the weekend.
  22. Write a letter to your grandfather describing your daily routine at school and at home.
  23. Write a letter to your cousin inviting him/her to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with your family.
  24. Write a letter to your friend describing the science exhibition organised in your school.
  25. Write a letter to your mother from your school hostel telling her that you are missing home.

Informal Letter Writing for Class 6

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