Letters Quiz - CBSE Class 12 English

Free practice quiz: Letters (CBSE Class 12 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary purpose of writing a formal letter?

   1. To express emotions
   2. To convey information
   3. To tell a story
   4. To create art
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   Answer: B. To convey information

   The primary purpose of a formal letter is to convey information clearly and professionally.

2. What tone should be maintained in a formal letter?

   1. Casual and friendly
   2. Serious and respectful
   3. Humorous
   4. Emotional and expressive
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   Answer: B. Serious and respectful

   A formal letter should maintain a serious and respectful tone to convey professionalism.

3. Which of the following is a key feature of business letters?

   1. Lengthy paragraphs
   2. Vague wording
   3. Concise and direct content
   4. Slang terms
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   Answer: C. Concise and direct content

   Business letters should be concise and direct to effectively communicate information without unnecessary details.

4. What should you avoid in a formal letter?

   1. Using clear language
   2. Respectful tone
   3. Being overly emotional
   4. Proper formatting
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   Answer: C. Being overly emotional

   In a formal letter, being overly emotional can undermine professionalism.

5. What does 'enc.' stand for in a formal letter?

   1. End of content
   2. Encouragement
   3. Enclosure
   4. Ending
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   Answer: C. Enclosure

   In a formal letter, 'enc.' stands for 'enclosure', indicating that additional documents are included with the letter.

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