This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Letter Writing – Set 2”.
1. Why do we need to take leave courteously?
a) It is necessary to give a sudden ending
b) The reader will not know the address of the writer
c) The reader will not read the letter
d) A letter must not end abruptly
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Explanation: A letter must not end abruptly, simply with the writer’s name. This would look rude. So certain forms of polite leave-taking are prescribed.
2. Where must leave-taking be written?
a) Below the last words of the letter, left-hand side of the page
b) Above the body of the letter, left-hand side of the page
c) Below the last words of the letter, right-hand side of the page
d) Above the body of the letter, left-hand side of the page
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Explanation: The subscription, or Leave-taking phrase, must be written below the last words of the letter, and to the right side of the page. This is the traditional method.
3. Which of the following is not a prescribed form of leave-taking?
a) Your sincere friend
b) Yours sincerely
c) Regards
d) Yours truly
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Explanation: The prescribed forms of leave-taking are Yours sincerely, Your sincere friend, Yours faithfully, etc. Different leave-taking forms are used in different kinds of letters.
4. What is an important point to keep in mind for subscription?
a) The first word must begin with a capital letter
b) It should consist of only two words
c) It should all be written in capital letters
d) It should consist of minimum four words
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Explanation: An important point to keep in mind while writing the subscription or leave-taking is that the first word of the Subscription must begin with a capital letter. For example, Sincerely yours.
5. Where should the signature be placed?
a) Before the subscription
b) Below the subscription
c) After the superscription
d) It should not be revealed
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Explanation: The name or signature must come below the subscription. Especially in letters to strangers, the signature should be clearly written, so that the reader may know whom to address in reply.
6. Which of the following is not a prefix used for women?
a) Smt.
b) Mrs.
c) Mr.
d) Ms.
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Explanation: A woman should prefix to the name Miss or Mrs. (or: Kumari or Smt.) in brackets. Ms. can be used by a woman who does not wish to be called Miss or Mrs.
7. Where is the superscription placed?
a) On the envelope
b) Below the signature
c) Before the subscription
d) After the salutation
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Explanation: The address on the envelope or postcard should be written clearly. This provides the reader the address for writing a reply to the letter received.
8. What kind of language must be used while writing a letter?
a) Simple and direct language
b) Eloquent language
c) Long words and sentences
d) Indirect approach of sentences
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Explanation: When writing a letter, it is important to use simple and direct language. There is no need to use long words just to seem eloquent.
9. Why is it necessary to be complete?
a) To add postscripts at the end
b) To put down the points in alphabetical order
c) It shows that the letter was well thought out
d) To write neatly
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Explanation: It is important to try to be complete when writing a letter. It is a sign of slovenly thinking when you have to add postscripts at the end of a letter.
10. What are two points to be kept in mind while writing the body of the letter?
a) Write neatly with proper punctuations
b) Write long and elaborate sentences
c) Write in shorthand
d) Make notes on the side
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Explanation: It is essential to write neatly and to mind the punctuations. Incorrect punctuations may alter the meaning of the sentence.
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