Q.1
Which of the following is an incorrect way of ending a formal letter?
  • We look forward to hearing from you soon.
  • Awaiting a swift response from you.
  • Hope to see you soon.
  • Looking forward to meeting you.
Q.2
Choose the correct way of starting a formal letter.
  • Received your letter sent sometime during this month.
  • Thank you for your letter dated 11th December 2014.
  • Your letter in hand and thanks for the same.
  • Thanks for your letter sent recently.
Q.3
Which of these would not be acceptable in a formal letter?
  • Couldn't
  • Cannot
  • Do not
  • May not
Q.4
Choose the sentence that is correct while writing a formal letter.
  • The sender's name and address always goes in the top right corner of a formal letter.
  • The sender's name and address always goes in the top left corner of a formal letter.
  • The sender's name and address always goes in the bottom right corner of a formal letter.
  • The sender's name and address always goes in the bottom left corner of a formal letter.
Q.5
You've met a recent business acquaintance Mustaq. From the following choose the appropriate 'addressing and ending' pair of phrases for a formal letter?
  • Hi Mustaq, - Yours sincerely,
  • Dear Mr Mustaq, - Yours sincerely,
  • Dear Mustaq, - Yours sincerely,
  • Dear Mr Sir, - Yours sincerely,
Q.6
From the following options choose the appropriate opening sentence for a formal complaint.
  • I am writing to request your assistance with…
  • I am writing to inform you about…
  • I am writing to demand…
  • I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with…
Q.7
Choose the correct way of introducing some bad news in a formal letter.
  • We regret to inform you…
  • We are sorry to break the bad news...
  • We have to inform you of some bad news...
  • Brace yourself for some bad news...
Q.8
What should you always do when writing a formal letter?
  • Use paragraphs appropriately.
  • Use grammatically correct sentences.
  • Use correct spelling.
  • All of the above.
Q.9
Which of the following is not an appropriate form of address in a formal letter?
  • Respected Sir,
  • Dear Sir,
  • Dear Mr Prakrith,
  • My dear Prakrith,
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