- Write an application, in not more than 50 words, requesting permission to use a school resource – computer lab, to prepare for a presentation on benefits of social media. You are Lakshita/Lakshit Pandey, Class X-C, Head of Science Club.
- Write an application, in not more than 50 words, requesting permission to use a school resource – computer lab, to prepare for a presentation on benefits of social media. You are Lakshita/Lakshit Pandey, Class X-C, Head of Science Club.
Official answer
The Principal
D.A.V. Public School, Delhi
Subject: Request to use the computer lab
Sir/Madam,
I, Lakshit Pandey, Class X-C, Head of the Science Club, request permission to use the school computer lab on 12 July, 2-4 p.m., to prepare a presentation on the benefits of social media. Kindly oblige.
Yours obediently
Lakshit Pandey
Head, Science Club
Marking scheme
- 1.Format (1 mark): correct application layout — receiver (The Principal + school), subject line, salutation, complimentary close with sender's name and designation.
- 2.Content (1 mark): covers who is writing (Class X-C, Head of Science Club), the request (use of computer lab), and the purpose (presentation on benefits of social media).
- 3.Expression / Language & Word-limit (1 mark): polite, grammatically correct formal tone within the 50-word limit; deduct for informal language or badly exceeding the limit.
- 4.Accept either name (Lakshit or Lakshita) and any reasonable school name/date; a subject line is expected in a formal application.
Hint
Use full formal-application format — receiver, subject, body (who, what, why), formal close with name and designation — and keep the body within 50 words.
Quick oral answer
I would write a short formal application to the Principal with a subject line, state that I am Lakshit Pandey of X-C and Head of the Science Club, request use of the computer lab, and give the purpose — preparing a presentation on the benefits of social media — all within 50 words.
Common mistakes
- 1.Exceeding the 50-word limit by adding extra courtesy or explanation, which loses the word-limit mark.
- 2.Writing it informally (using 'Dear', casual tone) instead of a formal application with a subject line and 'Yours obediently'.
- 3.Omitting the purpose (presentation on benefits of social media) or the writer's designation (Head, Science Club), losing content marks.
Analysis and explanation
This is a 3-mark formal application (max 50 words) marked on format, content and word-limit discipline, not length.
Concept
- Formal application layout: receiver's address, subject line, salutation, body (who-what-why), complimentary close, signature with designation.
Key points
- State identity/designation (Lakshita/Lakshit Pandey, Class X-C, Head of Science Club).
- Make the specific request — permission to use the computer lab.
- State the purpose — preparing a presentation on benefits of social media.
Common mistakes
- Exceeding 50 words with unnecessary courtesy lines.
- Writing it as an informal letter ('Dear...') or omitting the subject line.
Real-world
- Mirrors how students formally requisition shared school resources like labs or auditoriums.
Previously asked
You are Rishabh/Rishita, Class Prefect of Class IX A. Write an email, in 50 words, to the Principal of your school, requesting him/her to provide an interactive board in your classroom. Include valid reasons for your request.
Interesting facts
In CBSE English marking, a formal application uses the same skeleton as a formal letter — the subject line is a key distinguishing feature examiners look for.
The 50-word cap trains precision writing: CBSE deliberately sets tight limits so candidates learn to convey who-what-why without padding.
'Yours obediently' is traditionally used when writing to an authority such as a Principal, while 'Yours sincerely' is used when the receiver is named.
Question details
Q18 of 53 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- English (Communicative)
- Year
- 2026
- Section
- Section B
- Marks
- 3
- Type
- Short Answer
- Chapter
- Writing Skills
- Topic
- Application to the Principal (permission to use computer lab)
- Bloom's level
- create
- Syllabus topic
- Section B: Writing Skills — Formal Letter/Application Writing (within 50 words)
- Author
- CBSE
- Reviewed by
- Padhantu Academic Team
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Frequently asked questions
Should the application have a subject line?
Yes. A formal application to the Principal should include a concise subject line (e.g. 'Request to use the computer lab'). Examiners look for it as part of the correct format.
Do the address and signature count in the 50-word limit?
Generally the word limit applies to the body of the application. The receiver's address, subject line, salutation and signature block are format elements and are not padded to inflate word count, but keep the whole piece crisp.