You are Mohit/Mohita of E-46, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. You came across articles about the loneliness faced by the elderly in the present times. Disturbed after reading the articles, you decide to write a letter to the editor of a national daily, sensitizing children to the plight and loneliness of the elders and to inculcate in them values of caring and sharing. You can also express your views on strengthening of family values. Write your letter in 100–120 words.
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Model Answer
E-46, Shalimar Bagh,
Delhi
15 May 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi
Subject: The Growing Loneliness of the Elderly
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw attention to the increasing loneliness faced by the elderly in our society. With the rise of nuclear families and busy lifestyles, old parents are often neglected and left to fend for themselves.
Children must realise that their parents sacrificed their own comforts to raise them. It is our moral duty to give them time, love, and companionship. Simple gestures — sharing a meal, listening to their stories, or seeking their advice — can make a world of difference.
Strong family values must be nurtured from childhood. Schools and parents should teach children that caring for elders is not a burden but a blessing.
Yours sincerely,
Mohit/Mohita
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Explanation
- Format is mandatory for 1–2 marks: sender's address, date, editor's address, subject line, salutation, body, closing.
- Three focused paragraphs work best: (1) state the problem, (2) appeal to children, (3) suggest strengthening family values — this directly addresses all parts of the question.
- Keep language formal but heartfelt; avoid bullet points inside the letter body.
- Word count should stay within 100–120 words for the body; examiners deduct for padding.
- No source passage is relevant here — this is a creative/writing question based entirely on the prompt.