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Informal and Formal Letter Writing Study Guide

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

5 A Formal Letter Should Be _________ To Have The Desired Effect On The Recipient.

a)

A- In Proper format

b)

B- Grammatically correct

c)

C- Relevant

d)

D- All these

2.

6.How To End The Main Body Of A Formal Letter?

a)

A- by telling the recipient what he should be doing next

b)

B- By showing love

c)

C- By discussing weather

d)

D- None

3.

7.At which place ‘With love’ can be used in an informal letter?

a)

(A). Closing.

b)

(B). Opening.

c)

(C). Heading.

d)

(D). Body.

e)

(E). None of these

4.

How we can address the recipient when we are writing an informal letter?

a)

(A). Dear Mr.

b)

(B). Hello Sir/Madam.

c)

(C). Dear Sir/Madam.

d)

(D). My dear.

5.

.What would you say in The opening part of a formal letter having which kind of information?

a)

(A). Ask how good the weather is in the recipient’s city.

b)

(B). Inform the recipient why you are writing the letter.

c)

(C). discussing the recipient if he is hale and hearty.

d)

(D). discussing how good the weather is in your city.

6.

The key point of a formal letter is written in which part of a formal letter?

a)

(A). Postscript.

b)

(B). Body.

c)

(C). Opening.

d)

(D). Closing.

7.

Which of these must be avoided in business letters?

a)

a) Polite words

b)

b) Formal words

c)

c) Abbreviations

d)

d) Clear details

8.

Which of these is not used to conclude a business letter?

a)

a) Yours faithfully

b)

b) Yours truly

c)

c) Yours sincerely

d)

d) With kind regards

9.

7.At which place ‘With love’ can be used in an informal letter?

a)

(A). Closing.

b)

(B). Opening.

c)

(C). Heading.

d)

(D). Body.

e)

(E). None of these

10.

Which of the following is a correct complimentary close for a letter of complaint-

a)

Yours affectionately

b)

Yours friendly

c)

Yours faithfully

d)

Yours lovingly

11.

Which of the following is the correct order of elements in a formal letter?

a)

Salutation, Body, Closing, Date, Signature

b)

Date, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature

c)

Signature, Date, Salutation, Body, Closing

d)

Closing, Date, Salutation, Body, Signature

12.

Which of the following is the most appropriate salutation for a formal letter?

a)

Hi there,

b)

Dear Mr. Smith,

c)

Hello,

d)

Greetings,

13.

In organizing ideas logically in a formal letter, what should be included in the first paragraph?

a)

A detailed explanation of the issue

b)

A brief introduction and purpose of the letter

c)

A summary of the entire letter

d)

A list of all points to be discussed

14.

What is the role of the concluding paragraph in a formal letter?

a)

To introduce new ideas

b)

To summarize the main points and state the desired outcome

c)

To provide a detailed analysis

d)

To list references

15.

How should the date be formatted in a formal letter?

a)

10/12/2023

b)

12 October 2023

c)

12th of October, 2023

d)

2023-10-12

16.

What is the importance of using a formal tone in a formal letter?

a)

It makes the letter more entertaining

b)

It ensures the letter is taken seriously and professionally

c)

It allows for the use of slang

d)

It makes the letter more personal

17.

What should be included in the signature section of a formal letter?

a)

Just the sender's first name

b)

The sender's full name and title

c)

A nickname

d)

The sender's initials

18.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-organized formal letter?

a)

Random order of ideas

b)

Clear and logical progression of ideas

c)

Use of informal language

d)

Lack of paragraphs

19.

What is the purpose of including a subject line in a formal letter?

a)

To provide a summary of the letter's content

b)

To make the letter look longer

c)

To add a personal touch

d)

To include a joke

20.

What is the typical greeting used in an informal letter?

a)

Dear [Recipient's Name],

b)

To whom it may concern,

c)

Hey buddy!

d)

Greetings from the other side!

21.

In an informal letter, is it acceptable to use contractions like 'I'm' instead of 'I am'?

a)

Sometimes

b)

No

c)

Absolutely not

d)

Yes

22.

What is the purpose of an informal letter?

a)

To request a formal response

b)

To provide detailed instructions or guidelines

c)

To deliver urgent news or information

d)

To communicate personal thoughts, feelings, or information in a casual and friendly manner.

23.

How can you show appreciation in an informal letter?

a)

Avoid mentioning specific reasons for appreciation

b)

Keep the tone neutral and unemotional

c)

Use formal language and structure

d)

Express gratitude sincerely, use casual language, mention specific reasons for appreciation, and use emotive language to convey feelings.

24.

How can you ask about someone's well-being in an informal letter?

a)

Are you hungry?

b)

How is the weather?

c)

How are you? / How have you been?

d)

What time is it?

25.

What kind of topics are suitable for discussion in an informal letter?

a)

Scientific theories and research findings

b)

Financial advice and investment strategies

c)

Political debates and controversial issues

d)

Personal experiences, feelings, opinions, daily activities, hobbies, and interests

26.

Should you include humor or jokes in an informal letter?

a)

No, humor or jokes are not appropriate in an informal letter.

b)

Yes, you can include humor or jokes in an informal letter.

c)

Humor in an informal letter can be offensive.

d)

Including humor in an informal letter is unprofessional.

27.

How can you offer help or support in an informal letter?

a)

Ignore the request for help

b)

Express willingness to assist, provide specific examples of help, offer contact information

c)

Provide vague promises of assistance

d)

Offer help without specifying how

28.

What type of letter is the complaint letter?

a)

Formal Letter

b)

Informal Letter

29.
Why do we need to write complaint letters?
a)
To show that we are always in the right
b)
To show that we sometimes can be wrong
c)
To provide feedback and see improvements
d)
To show our care and concern
30.
When recounting a bad experience, we use ________ tense in our writing.
a)
Past 
b)
Present
c)
Simple
d)
Future
31.

How many paragraphs are there in the body of the complaint letter?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

32.

In the introduction of a formal letter you must

a)

give your name and address

b)

state the reason for writing the letter

c)

ask the reader to keep in touch

33.

What's the content of the first paragraph?

a)

The first paragraph in the body of your letter is used to explain what the complaint is about.

b)

The first paragraph gives details about what is wrong with the product.

c)

The first paragraph is used to explain what the writer wants to do about the situation.

34.

Opening phrases for a letter of complaint may be

a)

I regret that I am obliged to complain about...

b)

I am writing to make a complaint about...

c)

I am dissatisfied with...

d)

I would be more that happy to give you some additional information.

35.

What should be the content of the second paragraph?

a)

The second paragraph in the body of your letter is used to explain what the complaint is about.

b)

The second paragraph gives details about what is wrong with the product.

c)

The second paragraph paragraph is used to explain what the writer wants to do about the situation.

36.

You can use these phrases in a formal letter of complaint

a)

We weren't happy with...

b)

Your adverisement was misleading.

c)

You failed to mention that...

d)

The manager refused to listen to our concerns

37.

What should be the content of the third paragraph?

a)

The third paragraph in the body of your letter is used to explain what the complaint is about.

b)

The third paragraph gives details about what is wrong with the product.

c)

The third paragraph is used to explain what the writer wants to do about the situation.

38.

You can use these phrases to end a letter of complaint.

a)

I believe I am entitled to a partial/ full refund.

b)

I demand an immediate action/ replacement.

c)

I would appreciate it if we could solve this matter as soon as possible.

d)

I am confident that this matter will receive your prompt attention.

39.

You may finish a formal letter with...

a)

Best wishes

b)

Yours faithfully

c)

Yours sincerely

d)

Yours

40.
To get the receiver of your letter to take action, you must...
a)
insult their names
b)
threaten to tell their boss
c)
state only facts and give suggestions for improvement
d)
use coarse and vulgar language
41.

The person writing the letter is called the

a)

recipient

b)

sender

42.

The person receiving the letter is called

a)

the sender

b)

the recipient

43.

The salutation is also called

a)

beginning

b)

wishing

c)

greeting.

44.

What does a complaint letter include?

a)

An opening

b)

A solution

c)

A problem or many problems

d)

All of the above

45.

What language do we use in a complaint letter?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

c)

Ghetto

46.

This is an example of a

a)

letter of apology

b)

letter of complaint

c)

essay

d)

article

47.

What goes NOT go in the note?

a)

date

b)

employer's address

c)

salutation

d)

poor grammar

48.

What are the 5 basic parts of a thank you letter?

a)

Greeting, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Closing

b)

Greeting, Body, Signature, Date, Introduction

c)

Address, Date, Salutation, Greeting, Body

d)

Subject, Body, Closing, Greeting, Conclusion

49.

Given below are examples of the format of a letter of complaint; please select the accurate format.

a)

1) Sender’s Address

2) Date

3) Receiver’s Address

4) Salutation

5) Complaint and Resolution

b)

1) Sender’s Address

2) Receiver's Address

3) Date

4) Salutation

5) Complaint and Resolution

c)

1) Sender’s Address

2) Salutation

3) Receiver’s Address

4) Date

5) Complaint and Resolution

d)

1) Sender’s Address

2) Date

3) Complaint and Resolution

4) Salutation

5) Receiver's Address

50.

Formal & Business letters are the types of letters you will write in ​ (a)   settings.

Choose from the below words
professional
home
party
51.

(a)   are the types of letters are what you would write to your friends and family.

52.
53.

Above is the example of

a)

Informal letter

b)

Formal letter

54.

Which date is written correctly in informal letter?

a)

2/3/2016

b)

Fifth of May, 2012

c)

31.12.2002

d)

December 25th, 2009

55.

Which beginning sentence of body block is friendly?

a)

I told you I am sick.

b)

How are doing lately?

c)

You should come to my party.

d)

My mum asks me to write to you.

56.

Tick TWO possible ending sentences you can use in your informal letter.

a)

Let's stop.

b)

I hope to hear from you soon.

c)

I want to stop here.

d)

I wish you were here.

57.

Tick TWO correct closing salutations/ subscriptions you can use in your informal letter.

a)

Yours truly,

b)

Bye,

c)

Hey,

d)

Your daughter,

58.

Informal letter is personal communication letter.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Informal letter uses short and simple sentences.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Casual language is used while writing informal letters

a)

True

b)

False

61.

What is the function of a personal letter?

a)

To persuade the reader

b)

To inform or share personal new

c)

To advertise a product

d)

To provide instructions

62.

Which of the informal linguistic features often use in personal letters?

a)

Passive voice

b)

Contractions ( "I'm" or " I'll ")

c)

Formal vocabulary

d)

Incomplete sentence

63.

What comes next after the date in a formal letter.

a)

receiver's name, position, company name and address

b)

sender's address

c)

subject

d)

salutation