Letter Writing Quiz - CBSE Class 6 English

Free practice quiz: Letter Writing (CBSE Class 6 English). 25 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 English practice quiz has 25 multiple-choice questions on Letter Writing, and 25 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. Which of the following is the correct way to start a formal letter?

   1. Dear brother
   2. To whom it may concern
   3. Hey there
   4. Hi
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   Answer: B. To whom it may concern

   Formal letters typically begin with 'To whom it may concern' or a specific salutation depending on the recipient.

2. In which type of letter would you typically express congratulations?

   1. Apology letter
   2. Thank-you letter
   3. Congratulatory letter
   4. Complaint letter
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   Answer: C. Congratulatory letter

   A congratulatory letter is written to express happiness or congratulations to someone on their achievements.

3. In letter writing, what does 'cc' stand for?

   1. Carbon copy
   2. Certified copy
   3. Color copy
   4. Counted copy
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   Answer: A. Carbon copy

   'Cc' stands for 'carbon copy', which indicates that a copy of the letter is sent to another person.

4. When writing to a government official, how should you begin the letter?

   1. Dear Sir
   2. Hello
   3. Hey there
   4. To whom it may concern
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   Answer: A. Dear Sir

   When writing to a government official, it is respectful to begin the letter with 'Dear Sir' or 'Dear Madam'.

5. If you have $50 and spend $20 on supplies, how much do you have left?

   1. $30
   2. $20
   3. $50
   4. $10
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   Answer: A. $30

   To find out how much is left, subtract the amount spent from the total: $50 - $20 = $30.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What should you include in the closing of a formal letter?
2. What is the main purpose of writing a letter?
3. What is an appropriate greeting in a personal letter to a friend?
4. Which of the following is NOT typically included in the address of a letter?
5. What should be the tone of a complaint letter?
6. How should the subject of a letter be formatted?
7. Which of the following should be avoided in a formal letter?
8. When is it appropriate to write a thank-you letter?
9. Which is an essential component of the letter's body?
10. What should you do before sending a letter?
11. What type of letter is written to inform about an event?
12. How should you address an envelope for a formal letter?
13. What is the purpose of writing a cover letter?
14. In a letter, why is clarity important?
15. Which type of letter includes a request for information?
16. What should you do if you make a mistake while writing a letter?
17. A farmer has 120 apples and sells 45. How many apples does he have now?
18. If a book originally costs $80 but is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?
19. There are 5 cartons each containing 12 eggs. How many eggs are there in total?
20. A store owner wants to distribute 250 candies equally into 5 bags. How many candies will each bag contain?

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