Letter Writing MCQ Quiz in मल्याळम - Objective Question with Answer for Letter Writing - സൗജന്യ PDF ഡൗൺലോഡ് ചെയ്യുക

The correct answer is 'Only II and IV are correct.​​'

Key Points   

• Let us see the meanings of the given letters:
  • Informal letter: Informal letters are personal letters that are written to let your friends or family know about what is going on in your life and to convey your regards.
  • Complaint letter: When you are dissatisfied with a service or have a problem that needs to be addressed, you should write a complaint letter to the appropriate authorities.
  • Circular: A circular is a mass mailing of an official letter or advertisement to a large number of people at the same time.
  • Complimentary letter: Customers typically write complimentary letters to thank service or product providers for the high quality of their goods or actions.
• From the above definitions, we can say that only statements II and IV are correct regarding letter writing.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'Only I, III and IV are correct'.

Key Points

• ''Yours faithfully" is correctly used to end a formal letter when the recipient's name is unknown. This makes statement I correct.
• A letter to the editor is written in the format of a formal letter.
  • Sender’s address: Give the complete address of the sender.
  • Date: The date on which the letter is written comes next, immediately after the sender’s address.
  • Receiver’s address: The address of the recipient (the editor of the newspaper or magazine you intend to send your letter) should be written.
  • Subject line: The main purpose of the letter is mentioned in the subject line.
  • Salutation/Greeting: The salutation can be Sir, Ma’am, Respected Sir, Respected Ma’am, etc.
  • Body of the letter: The body of the letter should explain the purpose of the letter. Introduce yourself and provide all the details of the matter being discussed.
  • Complimentary closing: Thank you very much, Thank you or Thanking you can be the complimentary closing that you can use.
  • Ending the letter: End the letter with your signature, name in block letters and designation, if there is any.
  • This makes statement II incorrect.
• When writing the date in a formal letter, you should write it in full with no abbreviations, for example, "December 12, 2019." Avoid abbreviating the month or using the numerical format "12-12-2019." This makes statement III correct.
• Yours truly is a common phrase used to end a letter. Informally, yours truly is also used as a synonym for I, me, or myself. 'Yours truly' is a conventional phrase that is used to politely end a letter. It is used in the same way as similar phrases, such as Sincerely or Best wishes. This makes statement IV correct. 
• So, statement II is is the only incorrect statement.
• Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. 

The correct answer is 'letterhead'.

Key Points

• In every organization, irrespective of their size, communication among the employees is crucial.
• Internal communication in an organization between superiors and employees, between departments, amongst the department, is one of the keys to their success.
• One such tool of official communication is circulars. 
• A circular is essentially a letter containing some important information that is distributed to a large number of people.
• Say for example you have to invite an entire department for a meeting, or update the dress policy for the whole office – a circular will be the best mode of communication for these purposes.
• Since circular are formal communications, they are always written on a letterhead.
• A letterhead is a printed heading on stationery, stating a person or organization's name and address.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer. 
   

Correct sentence - A circular is written on a letterhead.

The correct answer is 'Gate closing times in a society'.

Key Points

• Notices are a means of formal communication targetted at a particular person or a group of persons.
• It is like a news item informing such person or persons of some important event.
• This can be an invitation to a meeting, an announcement of any event, to issue certain instructions, make appeals etc.
• From the given options it is clear that "Gate closing times in a society" is meant for all the residents of the society as it announces when the gates of the society will remain closed.
• Hence, option 3 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• Option 1 and 2 are examples of advertisements.

The correct answer is 'Name of Issuing Organization/Authority'.

Key Points

• Since notices are a formal document it should follow a structure or a format.
• The most common format of a notice uses the following sequence - 
  • Name of Issuing Organization/Authority: Right at the very top, you print the name of the person or company that is issuing the said notices.
  • Title: When writing notices we mention a title “NOTICE” at the top. This helps draw attention to the document. 
  • Date: After the tile to the left-hand side we print the date on which the notices have been published.
  • Heading: This heading should make abundantly clear the purpose of the notice.
  • Body: After the heading, we write the brief and to the point body of the notice. 
  • Writer’s Name: At the end of the notices we write the name and designation of the notice-writer.
• Hence, option 1 or Name of Issuing Organization/Authority is the correct way to start a notice.

The correct answer is 'letters we usually write to our friends and family'

Key Points

• Informal Letters, also known as Social Letters, include Friendly Letters and Notes of Invitations.
• Letters to friends and family can be written in a conversational style.
• They are just a composition of spontaneous thoughts, and they are easy and personal.
• When writing an informal letter, you are free to use colloquial language, which would be quite out of place in a formal letter. 
• An informal letter can be written by following a basic format that includes the sender’s address, date, greeting, body of the letter, subscription and signature. 
• Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. 
   

Correct sentence - Informal letters are letters we usually write to our friends and family.

Additional Information

• Letters can be classified into two main types according to the purpose of the letter.
• Informal Letters, also known as Social Letters, include
  • Friendly Letters and
  • Notes of Invitations.
• Formal Letters, also known as Business Letters, include
  • Letters of Application,
  • Letters to Higher Authorities, and
  • Letters to Newspapers.

The correct answer: Yours truly

Key Points  

• "Yours truly" is a common phrase used to end a letter.
• Informally, yours truly is also used as a synonym for I, me, or myself.
• We write "Yours truly" at the end of a formal letter to someone you do not know very well.
• The signature of the letter writer is specified after the words 'Yours truly'.
• It is used in the same way as similar phrases, such as Sincerely or Best wishes.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'salutation'.

Key Points

• A formal letter is a written communication between two or more people, usually one with authority and the other as a subordinate.
• It conveys a serious tone for business environments. Everything from the punctuation to the font choice is meant to reflect a sense of professionalism.
• Formal letters has 6 parts -
  • Heading - The heading should always include the sender’s identity and address.
  • Recipient’s Address - This is the address where you should send your letter.
  • Salutation - The salutation sets the professional tone of your letter.The salutation can be Dear Sir/Ma’am. If it is a person you know well, you can address them by their name, ‘Dear Shrinath’.
  • Body - The body of a letter is the most extended section and is typically separated into an introduction, main content, and summation.
  • The Complimentary Close -The complimentary closing is usually a short word or phrase. It informs the reader that they have come to the conclusion of the letter.
  • Signature - The signature is usually typed after the sender’s name and title and aligned below the complimentary close when sending the letter through email.
• From the above descriptions of the different parts of a formal letter it is clear that the greeting in a formal letter is called salutation. 
• Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. 

The correct answer is 'formal communication'.

Key Points

• Notices are a means of formal communication targetted at a particular person or a group of persons.
• It is like a news item informing such person or persons of some important event.
• This can be an invitation to a meeting, an announcement of any event, to issue certain instructions, make appeals etc.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'formal communication' making option 4 the correct answer. 
   

Correct sentence - Notice is a type of a formal communication.

The correct answer is 'Cover letter'.

Key Points

• A job application letter (also known as a cover letter) is a letter you send with your resume to provide information on your skills and experience.
• So, option 4 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• An intimation letter serves as a notification to the current employer but not an official resignation. This intimation letter informs the employer that the employee is looking to apply for a position within the private sector.
• Resume is a short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous jobs which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job.
• Curriculum Vitae is a brief written account of your personal details, your education, and the jobs you have had.