Letter Writing Quiz - CBSE Class 7 English

Free practice quiz: Letter Writing (CBSE Class 7 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 7 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Letter Writing, 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 a letter's address line usually found?

   1. At the top of the letter
   2. At the bottom of the letter
   3. In the middle of the letter
   4. After the salutation
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   Answer: A. At the top of the letter

   The address line is typically found at the top of the letter, providing the recipient's address.

2. What should you include in the body of a letter to make it effective?

   1. Pictures
   2. Detailed information and purpose
   3. Only feelings
   4. Only questions
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   Answer: B. Detailed information and purpose

   An effective body contains detailed information about the purpose of the letter.

3. How should you address a recipient you do not know well?

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

   When unsure of the recipient's name, 'To whom it may concern' is an appropriate formal address.

4. Why might someone choose to handwrite a letter instead of typing?

   1. To save time
   2. To look more personal
   3. To make it longer
   4. To avoid legibility
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   Answer: B. To look more personal

   Handwriting a letter gives it a personal touch that typed letters may lack.

5. What can be an impact of a well-written letter?

   1. Causing misunderstandings
   2. Building relationships
   3. Being ignored
   4. Confusion
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   Answer: B. Building relationships

   A well-written letter can establish or strengthen relationships between individuals.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the purpose of the salutation in a letter?
2. Which of the following is a formal letter?
3. What is the correct closing for a formal letter?
4. Why is it important to proofread a letter before sending it?
5. Which part of a letter states the reason for writing?
6. When writing a letter of complaint, what is necessary to include?
7. What is the minimum number of paragraphs a formal letter should have?
8. Which phrase is an example of a polite request in a letter?
9. What is an important characteristic of a letter's tone?
10. What is the final step after writing the letter?
11. In a business letter, what should the subject line indicate?
12. Which of the following is a characteristic of effective letter writing?
13. How can you ensure cultural sensitivity when writing to someone from a different culture?
14. Which method can enhance the persuasiveness of a letter?
15. What should you consider when addressing a letter to a government official?

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