Question 23 of 24intermediate✨ CreateEssay5 marks

Now, on behalf of your parents draft an imaginary condolence message for your aunt on the recent passing away of her father.

Correct Answer

25 October 20XX Dear Aunt,

We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on this tragic occasion. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family in this hour of profound grief.

A condolence message communicates our sincere feelings to you during this difficult time. It mentions how sorry we feel for the loss and our prayers for strength to the family members. We truly feel your pain and want you to know that you are not alone in your sorrow. We are standing right beside you in spirit during this time of mourning.

May God give eternal peace to the departed soul and the courage to the family to bear this immense loss. We pray that you find the strength to overcome this dark period and find solace in the wonderful memories you shared together.

Yours sincerely, [Student's Name] (On behalf of my parents)

Exercise: Writing Task | Q: I | (Page 16)
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Explanation

The answer is drafted based on the textbook's definition of a condolence message, which states that it communicates feelings to someone whose relative has passed away, mentions how sorry one feels for the loss, and includes prayers for strength. The phrasing also mirrors the sample letter provided in the context (Sawant Singh's letter to Bhawar Bhai), incorporating terms like 'deeply saddened', 'deepest sympathy', 'eternal peace', and 'courage to the family' to make it exam-ready and contextually accurate.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Begin with the date and an appropriate salutation ('Dear Aunt').

  2. Step 2: Express deep sadness and offer condolences, using key phrases from the textbook's sample letter such as 'deeply saddened' and 'deepest sympathy'.

  3. Step 3: Incorporate the textbook's definition of a condolence message by explicitly stating that it communicates feelings, mentions sorrow for the loss, and offers prayers for strength.

  4. Step 4: Conclude with a prayer for 'eternal peace' and 'courage' for the family, mirroring the sample letter, and sign off on behalf of the parents.

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