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MOHIT
02-22-2008, 07:03 PM
WHAT IS FORMAT OF TELEGRAM IN ENGLISH?

PLEASE REPLY?

FROM-MOHIT.

vinod
02-22-2008, 10:35 PM
To use an appropriate style and format to write a telegram
Marking: Format 2 marks
Format includes
Addressee’s/receiver’s name and address 1 mark
Sender’s name and address 1 mark

Content 3 marks
Under content one mark should be given for each of the following points in the message, provided that it is clearly and accurately expressed. Only half a mark should be awarded for each point which is largely correct, but includes minor inaccuracy in spelling or punctuation. If a student adds any other relevant information, he should not be penalised.

Postponement of lecture-new date and time of lecture Express regret at the inconvenience caused Ask for confirmation whether attending or not.


NOTE: The 25 word limit of the telegram includes
Receiver’s name and address
Sender’s name (Not the sender’s address)
the word STOP/ appearing in the message
If the message is not in capital letters I mark may be deducted.
If a candidate exceeds the word limit by one or two words, ½ mark should be deducted.
If he/she exceeds the word limit by three or more words, one mark should be deducted.

gargi.greatest
05-28-2008, 11:17 PM
thx :D