Letters Quiz - CBSE Class 12 English

Free practice quiz: Letters (CBSE Class 12 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 12 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Letters, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary purpose of writing a formal letter?

   1. To express emotions
   2. To convey information
   3. To tell a story
   4. To create art
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   Answer: B. To convey information

   The primary purpose of a formal letter is to convey information clearly and professionally.

2. What tone should be maintained in a formal letter?

   1. Casual and friendly
   2. Serious and respectful
   3. Humorous
   4. Emotional and expressive
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   Answer: B. Serious and respectful

   A formal letter should maintain a serious and respectful tone to convey professionalism.

3. Which of the following is a key feature of business letters?

   1. Lengthy paragraphs
   2. Vague wording
   3. Concise and direct content
   4. Slang terms
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   Answer: C. Concise and direct content

   Business letters should be concise and direct to effectively communicate information without unnecessary details.

4. What should you avoid in a formal letter?

   1. Using clear language
   2. Respectful tone
   3. Being overly emotional
   4. Proper formatting
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   Answer: C. Being overly emotional

   In a formal letter, being overly emotional can undermine professionalism.

5. What does 'enc.' stand for in a formal letter?

   1. End of content
   2. Encouragement
   3. Enclosure
   4. Ending
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   Answer: C. Enclosure

   In a formal letter, 'enc.' stands for 'enclosure', indicating that additional documents are included with the letter.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. In a formal letter, what typically follows the salutation?
2. What is the appropriate salutation for addressing a school principal?
3. Which of the following is an important element of a formal letter?
4. Which of the following is NOT a common signature format in formal letters?
5. What should you include in the closing paragraph of a formal letter?
6. When should you use formal language in a letter?
7. In a formal letter, how should the sender's address be formatted?
8. How should you address someone if you do not know their name in a formal letter?
9. What is the significance of a letter's subject line?
10. When is it appropriate to use bullet points in a formal letter?
11. In a formal letter, what is the main function of the introduction?
12. What is typically included in the 'cc' section of a formal letter?
13. What information should be avoided in a formal letter?
14. In which scenario would a letter of complaint typically be written?
15. Which of the following best describes the style of a cover letter?

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