Informal Letter Writing Quiz - ICSE Class 5 English
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Which of the following is the most appropriate salutation for an informal letter to your younger cousin?
- Dear Mr. Sharma,
- To Whom It May Concern,
- Dearest Ravi,
- Respected Uncle,
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Answer: C. Dearest Ravi,
When writing to a younger cousin, a familiar and affectionate salutation like 'Dearest Ravi' is most appropriate. 'Dear Mr. Sharma' is too formal. 'To Whom It May Concern' is for unknown recipients. 'Respected Uncle' is for an elder relative.
Which of these is the correct format for the sender's address in an informal letter?
- 12, Park Street Kolkata - 700016
- Kolkata - 700016, 12, Park Street
- 12 Park Street, Kolkata 700016
- Park Street 12, Kolkata 700016
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Answer: A. 12, Park Street Kolkata - 700016
The sender's address is typically placed at the top right of the letter, with the house number and street on one line, and the city and pin code on the next. The given option follows this convention correctly.
Which of the following is NOT a typical element of an informal letter's closing?
- Yours,
- With love,
- Sincerely,
- Best wishes,
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Answer: C. Sincerely,
'Sincerely,' is generally considered a formal closing. The others are appropriate for informal letters.
What should you do if you want to add a humorous anecdote to your informal letter?
- Put it in the salutation.
- Make it the first paragraph of the body.
- Add it as a postscript (P.S.).
- Insert it between the closing and signature.
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Answer: B. Make it the first paragraph of the body.
Humorous anecdotes can be a great way to start a letter, making it engaging and setting a light-hearted tone. While a P.S. can be humorous, it's usually for a brief afterthought. Placing it at the beginning of the body is a good stylistic choice.
Which phrase is a suitable informal way to end a paragraph in the body of a letter?
- Henceforth, it is imperative that...
- In conclusion, my dear reader...
- Anyway, that’s all for now.
- Therefore, the aforementioned points necessitate...
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Answer: C. Anyway, that’s all for now.
'Anyway, that’s all for now.' is a casual and conversational way to transition or end a section of an informal letter. The other phrases are too formal or stiff for this context.