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Letter Writing

English Language

Letter Writing starts at 3 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Letter Writing. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe the importance of the date in a letter.
Describe the tone you should use in an informal letter.
Explain why it is important to proofread a letter before sending it.
Explain why it is important to use polite language in a formal letter.
List three occasions when you might write a formal letter.
What is the difference between 'Yours sincerely' and 'Yours faithfully' in a formal letter?
What is the function of the address in a letter?
What is the main difference between a formal and an informal letter?
Which of the following is an appropriate closing for an informal letter? (1) Yours faithfully (2) Best regards (3) Yours sincerely (4) Lots of love
Which of the following is an example of a formal letter? (1) Letter to a friend (2) Letter to a company (3) Letter to a cousin (4) Letter to a pen pal
Which of the following is NOT a feature of an informal letter? (1) Friendly tone (2) Use of slang (3) Strict format (4) Personal news
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an informal letter? (1) Sharing news (2) Making a complaint to a company (3) Inviting a friend (4) Expressing feelings
Fill in the blank: In a formal letter, the _______ is written at the top right or left corner of the page.
Fill in the blank: In a formal letter, the recipient’s address is written _______ the sender’s address.
Fill in the blank: In a formal letter, the subject line is usually written _______ the salutation.
Fill in the blank: In an informal letter, you can start the letter by asking about the recipient’s _______.
True or False: A formal letter should always include the sender’s address at the top.
True or False: In a formal letter, you should avoid using personal pronouns like 'I' and 'we'.
True or False: In a formal letter, you should use a casual and friendly tone.
True or False: In an informal letter, you can use slang and abbreviations.