CBSE Class 12 English Letter Writing Letter of Enquiry Worksheet

Letter Writing

Question. What is the purpose of writing a letter to the editor?
(a) To express one’s request
(b) To express one’s opinion or give comment on a current issue
(c) To give warning about the issue
(d) To inform the readers about a certain issue
Answer: (b) To express one’s opinion or give comment on a current issue

Question. Which of the following is the correct tone for letter to the editor?
(a) personal
(b) formal
(c) amusing
(d) serious
Answer: (b) formal

Question. How should we address the audience of the letter?
(a) Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Editor,
(b) To The Editor,
(c) Sir/Madam,
(d) To Whom it may Concern
Answer: (a) Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Editor,

Question. One of the main parts of the letter that includes the address and date. In some cases, it is okay to just write the date.
(a) Signature
(b) Salutation/Greeting
(c) Body
(d) Heading
Answer: (d) Heading

Question. It is the main text of your letter.
(a) Closing
(b) Signature
(c) Heading
(d) Body
Answer: (d) Body

Question. Your letter to an editor should always include_______.
(a) A long opening paragraph
(b) A brief opening paragraph which introduces your reason of writing
(c) Bullet points with main reason for writing
(d) A polite opening asking about the health.
Answer: (b) A brief opening paragraph which introduces your reason of writing

Question. The reason with which you write a letter to an editor is:
(a) Purpose
(b) Content
(c) Audience
(d) Format
Answer: (a) Purpose

Question. It is one of the main part of a letter that includes a short capitalised expression such as ‘sincerely’ of ‘love’ and is followed by a comma.
(a) Salutation
(b) Closing
(c) Date
(d) Body
Answer: (b) Closing

Question. This is what you sign your name beginning directly after the closing?
(a) Closing
(b) Signature
(c) Body
(d) Salutation
Answer: (b) Signature

Question. The layout of a letter to an editor is:
(a) Purpose
(b) Content
(c) Audience
(d) Format
Answer: (d) Format

Question. The topic of a letter to an editor is:
(a) Purpose
(b) Content
(c) Audience
(d) Format
Answer: (b) Content

Question. A _______ is a greeting used in a letter.
(a) date
(b) closing
(c) salutations
(d) body
Answer: (c) salutations

Question. 33, Jal Vihar, Wazirabad, New Delhi–33. The Editor, Hindustan Times, New Delhi. Subject: Need for people’s movement for the clean Yamuna. Dear Editor, I am Radha G member of NGO AWAAZ. I am writing to you in order to highlight the deteriorating condition of the river Yamuna. The city of Delhi is getting contaminated water from the river Yamuna. The residents are to be blamed for this. They pollute the river with garbage, sewage and filth. The river water is full of bacteria, plastic, chemicals and other waste materials. It is unfit for consumption. The people have been demanding a Water Treatment Plant. The authorities have not yet responded to the repeated requests. I request you to highlight the problem in your newspaper and arouse public interest. We all need to get together in order to get the plant set up in the area. What is missing in the given letter?
(a) Body
(b) Salutations
(c) Date
(d) Closing
Answer: (d) Closing

Question. I am Sakshi/ Sameer, a concerned resident of the city of Mohali. I am writing you this letter to draw your attention towards the problem of growing invasion of slums on the roadsides of Mohali. Since the last few months, slums have been multiplying in places like footpaths, empty parks, and market areas. Slums on the roadside create difficulty in the movement of traffic and cause unnecessary jams. The living conditions are also risky for those living so close to speedily passing vehicles. I request you to publish my grievance in the columns of your newspaper. This would help in making the city authorities aware of the problems faced by the city folks and they will be required to take taking necessary actions for public welfare. What is the purpose of the given letter?
(a) Opinion on issues of public interest
(b) Giving suggestions
(c) Complaint
(d) Request
Answer: (a) Opinion on issues of public interest

Question. Shobha, 4, Gandhinagar, Mumbai. Dated: 15th March 20XX. The Editor, Hindustan News, Mumbai. Respected Ma’am/ Sir. Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw people’s attention towards the valiant service extended by the cleanliness and sanitation workers of our country during the COVID-19 outbreak. Nowadays, with a pandemic on the rise, cleanliness and hygiene has become one of our major concern. In the times when we all are sitting safely at our homes, these brave people have taken the responsibility of keeping our hospitals, roads and streets clean. They are bravely facing the risks and are doing their jobs in a dedicated manner. We should all be thankful for their precious service. I request you to publish my letter in your newspaper so that the people realise the importance of cleanliness workers in our society and give them the respect they rightly deserve. Yours faithfully, Manu/ Meena. What is the missing part in the given letter to an editor?
(a) Salutations
(b) Subject
(c) Closing
(d) Date
Answer: (b) Subject

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