Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local daily drawing attention to the problem of affordable accommodation for students in Delhi. Landlords charge exorbitant rents and refuse rooms due to cultural differences. You are Raman/Raveena, 12, Station Road, Delhi.
Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local daily drawing attention to the problem of affordable accommodation for students in Delhi. Landlords charge exorbitant rents and refuse rooms due to cultural differences. You are Raman/Raveena, 12, Station Road, Delhi.
12, Station Road
Delhi
[Date]
The Editor
The Times of India
Delhi
Subject: Problem of Affordable Accommodation for Students
Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the acute shortage of affordable accommodation for outstation students in Delhi.
Landlords in the city charge exorbitant rents that are far beyond the means of an average student. Worse still, many landlords refuse to let out rooms to students merely because of differences in their regional or cultural background, which amounts to blatant discrimination.
I request the university administration to construct more hostels and the government to regulate rents through proper laws, so that no student is denied shelter on unfair grounds.
Yours truly,
Raman/Raveena
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark for Format.
- 22 marks for Content.
- 32 marks for Expression (Fluency/Accuracy).
Hint
Use phrases like 'I would like to draw the attention of the authorities'.
Quick Oral Answer
A formal letter highlighting the housing issues for students coming to Delhi.
Analysis & Explanation
This Section B task (5 marks) tests formal letter-writing skills — format, content, and expression — on the civic issue of unaffordable and discriminatory student housing in Delhi.
Concept
- A letter to the editor must raise a genuine social/civic issue in formal letter format and end with a constructive suggestion to the authorities.
Key points to cover
- (i) Problem — landlords charging exorbitant rents that outstation students cannot afford.
- (ii) Discrimination — landlords refusing rooms to students because of cultural/regional differences.
- (iii) Suggestion — need for more university hostels and government-regulated rent laws.
Common mistakes
- Candidates frequently omit the sender's address, date, or subject line and lose the Format mark despite good content; others exceed the 100-120 word limit or forget to end with a clear request/suggestion.
Real-world
- Such letters mirror genuine grievances regularly published in newspapers on the student housing crisis in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune.
Common Mistakes
- 1Informal tone.
- 2Incorrect format (missing addresses or date).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017?
This question carries 5 marks in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in English (Communicative)?
This question is from the chapter "Writing Skills" in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in English (Communicative)?
This question covers the topic "Formal Letter" from CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative).
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 paper?
This is a Short Answer question from Section B in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 paper.