English Writing Quiz

Which of the following is a key feature of an informal letter?

• Complex language

• Detailed statistics

• Personal tone

• Formal structure

What should be included in the conclusion of a report?

• New evidence

• A summary of findings

• Personal opinions

• Unrelated information

When writing a persuasive piece, what is the purpose of the argument?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To confuse

Which of the following would be considered an appropriate closing for a formal letter?

• Cheers

• Kind regards

• Take care

• Love

In a descriptive writing, what is the primary focus?

• Providing instructions

• Setting the scene

• Presenting an argument

• Convincing the reader

What tense is commonly used in a reflective piece of writing?

• Past

• Present

• Future

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using headings and subheadings in a piece of writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To increase word count

• To organise information

• To distract from the main topic

Which of the following punctuation marks is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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What should be avoided when writing a formal letter?

• Abbreviations

• Personal pronouns

• Contractions

• Informal language

What is the purpose of creating an outline before writing a piece?

• It is unnecessary

• To waste time

• To plan structure and content

• To confuse the writer