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Informal vs Formal Letters

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Informal letters are

a)

Letters written for official purposes

b)

Letters written to colleagues at work

c)

Letters written to family, friends and acquaintances.

d)

Letters written for the fun of it

2.

The format of a standard informal letter includes

a)

Sender's Address

b)

Recipient's Address

c)

Date

d)

Greeting

e)

Title

3.

Formal letters are written in unprofessional language.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

I don't know

4.

All of these make up a standard formal letter EXCEPT

a)

Sender's Address

b)

Recipient's Address

c)

Date

d)

Body

e)

Emoticons

5.

Which of these salutations is used in formal letters?

a)

Yours faithfully,

b)

Yours Faithfully,

c)

Yours sincerely,

d)

Yours truly,

e)

Yours Forever,

6.

In what paragraph do you state the purpose of your letter?

a)

First Paragraph

b)

Second Paragraph

c)

All of the above

d)

None of the above

7.

We make use of vernacular expressions in formal letters

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only when necessary

d)

Only when the receiver understands them

8.

Are you meant to write out the recipient's name in the Receiver's Address Section of a formal letter?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only if you know it

d)

If you like the recipient's name

9.

The body of a letter, be it formal or informal, is divided into:

a)

Introductory Paragraph

b)

Main Paragraph(s)

c)

Thesis statement

d)

Concluding Paragraph

e)

Salutation

10.

The following are characteristics of a formal letter, EXCEPT:

a)

Use of formal, professional language and mannerisms

b)

Use of professional tone

c)

Written in a penitent manner

d)

Written to people in official positions

11.

A number of -------- must be adhered to while drafting formal letters.

a)

Beliefs

b)

Notices

c)

Conventions

d)

Styles

12.

Which letter requires two addresses?

a)

Formal Letter

b)

Informal Letter

c)

Semi-formal Letter

d)

Business Letter

13.

Which of these is the correct way to write the title of a formal letter?

a)

Appeal for Release of Funds

b)

Appeal For Release of Funds

c)

Appeal For Release Of Funds

d)

Appeal for Release Of Funds

e)

Appeal for Release of Funds

14.

Which of these is the correct way to write the title of a formal letter?

a)

APPEAL FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

b)

APPEAL for RELEASE of FUNDS

c)

APPEAL FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

d)

APPEAL for RELEASE of FUNDS

15.

Which is the correct format for dating a letter?

a)

08/05/2022

b)

8/5/2022.

c)

8/5/22.

d)

08/05/22

e)

08/05/2022.

16.

Which is the correct format for dating a letter?

a)

8th May, 2022

b)

8th May, 2022.

c)

8th of May, 2022.

d)

8th May, 2022.

e)

8th of May, 2022

17.

When writing semi-formal letters or letters with elderly recipients, you are expected to add their title.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only if you are not familiar with the recipient.

d)

I'm not sure.

18.

Which of these is a formal letter?

a)

A letter to your best friend.

b)

A letter to the principal of your school.

c)

A letter to your colleague in charge of the Sales Department of the organisation you both work in

d)

A letter to your uncle.

e)

A letter to your brother who is the governor of your state, asking for the provision of social amenities.

19.

Which of these is an informal letter?

a)

A letter to your best friend.

b)

A letter to the principal of your school.

c)

A letter to your colleague in charge of the Sales Department of the organisation you both work in

d)

A letter to your uncle.

e)

A letter to your brother who is the governor of your state, asking for the provision of social amenities.

20.

Bisola's mother is the bursar of her college. She writes a letter asking her mother to replenish her almost exhausted supply of provisons during the term. What type of letter would you classify it as?

a)

Informal Letter

b)

Formal Letter

c)

Semiformal Letter

d)

Formal and Informal letter, mixed together.

e)

I'm confused.