A2. Formal Letter : (5 marks) (alternative to A1)Imagine you are Anup/Anushka Patil, residing at Main Road, Nashik. Read the following poster on your school notice board and write a letter to the Education Officer of your District, requesting him/her…

Main Road, Nashik.
2nd March, 2026.

To,
The Education Officer,
Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

Subject : Request to preside as chief guest at the school’s social and cultural gathering.

Respected Sir/Madam,

Our school is organising a Social and Cultural Gathering — ‘Mega Events’ — on 10th and 11th March in the Cultural Hall of Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Nashik. The programme includes dance, drawing, singing, drama, games, one-act play, mimicry and mime, and it is open to students, parents and the people of our locality.

We would be honoured if you could grace the occasion as our chief guest and inaugurate the gathering at 10.00 a.m. on 10th March. Your presence and your words of guidance will encourage our young artists and will add great value to the function.

We shall be grateful if you kindly confirm your availability at your earliest convenience. Our school will make all the arrangements for your visit.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,
Anup Patil
Students’ Representative, Class X