KS2 Letter Writing Quiz: Master the Art of English

English Quiz - Writing Letters (Questions)

Welcome to a fantastic KS2 English quiz all about writing letters! Letters are like little messages that travel on paper. Whether you're sending news, telling a story, or sharing thoughts, letters are a special way to connect.

In our digital world, emails are popular, but writing a good old-fashioned letter is still important! Imagine the joy of receiving a letter from a friend in the post. Ready to test your letter-writing skills? Jump into this quiz and discover the art of crafting delightful letters!

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You could send an informal letter to ____.

[ ]	your MP
[ ]	your aunt and uncle
[ ]	the editor of your local newspaper
[ ]	a bank manager

If you do not know the name of the person to whom you are sending the letter, how should you address it?

[ ]	Dear Sir,
[ ]	Dear Mrs.,
[ ]	Dear Sir or Madam,
[ ]	Hey, you!

When should you use 'Yours sincerely,'?

[ ]	You have written a formal letter to a person whose name you know
[ ]	You have written an informal letter to your grandmother
[ ]	You have written a formal letter addressed 'Dear Sir or Madam'
[ ]	You should always use 'Yours sincerely,'

What should you write at the top right-hand corner of a formal letter?

[ ]	Yours faithfully,
[ ]	Your signature
[ ]	The address of the person to whom you are writing
[ ]	Your address

Besides addresses, what other information should go before the body (main section) of the letter?

[ ]	An explanation of why you are writing the letter.
[ ]	The date.
[ ]	Your e-mail address.
[ ]	The stamp.

The first paragraph of a formal letter will usually include which information?

[ ]	A compliment.
[ ]	A complaint.
[ ]	Who you are and why you are writing.
[ ]	Where you live and what your favourite hobbies are.

If you write a formal letter in response to a job advertisement, you will be writing a ____.

[ ]	letter of complaint
[ ]	letter of enquiry
[ ]	letter to the editor
[ ]	letter of application

Which of these would be out of place in an informal letter?

[ ]	How are you?
[ ]	We've been so busy this summer!
[ ]	I am writing to enquire about .......
[ ]	See you soon!

Where would you write the address on a postcard?

[ ]	On the front, near the top.
[ ]	On the back, on the right-hand side.
[ ]	On the back, at the bottom.
[ ]	On the back, on the left-hand side.

10.

Both a letter of complaint and a persuasive letter should include which of the following?

[ ]	A clear statement of what you would like to happen in response to your letter.
[ ]	A complaint.
[ ]	An aggressive comment.
[ ]	Flattery.

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Letter writing

English Quiz - Writing Letters (Answers)

You could send an informal letter to ____.

[ ]	your MP
[x]	your aunt and uncle
[ ]	the editor of your local newspaper
[ ]	a bank manager

Your aunt and uncle might be very surprised if you sent them a formal letter!

If you do not know the name of the person to whom you are sending the letter, how should you address it?

[ ]	Dear Sir,
[ ]	Dear Mrs.,
[x]	Dear Sir or Madam,
[ ]	Hey, you!

Hey, you! would be rather impolite and you probably wouldn't get a response.

When should you use 'Yours sincerely,'?

[x]	You have written a formal letter to a person whose name you know
[ ]	You have written an informal letter to your grandmother
[ ]	You have written a formal letter addressed 'Dear Sir or Madam'
[ ]	You should always use 'Yours sincerely,'

If you have addressed your letter to a specific person (i.e. Mr. Roberts or Mrs. Jennings), you should use 'Yours sincerely,'

What should you write at the top right-hand corner of a formal letter?

[ ]	Yours faithfully,
[ ]	Your signature
[ ]	The address of the person to whom you are writing
[x]	Your address

It's important to give your address so the recipient knows where to send a response.

Besides addresses, what other information should go before the body (main section) of the letter?

[ ]	An explanation of why you are writing the letter.
[x]	The date.
[ ]	Your e-mail address.
[ ]	The stamp.

The stamp should go on the envelope!

The first paragraph of a formal letter will usually include which information?

[ ]	A compliment.
[ ]	A complaint.
[x]	Who you are and why you are writing.
[ ]	Where you live and what your favourite hobbies are.

In the first paragraph of a formal letter, you will usually introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.

If you write a formal letter in response to a job advertisement, you will be writing a ____.

[ ]	letter of complaint
[ ]	letter of enquiry
[ ]	letter to the editor
[x]	letter of application

The root word of application is apply, which is what you are doing (applying for a job).

Which of these would be out of place in an informal letter?

[ ]	How are you?
[ ]	We've been so busy this summer!
[x]	I am writing to enquire about .......
[ ]	See you soon!

You would see those words in a formal letter.

Where would you write the address on a postcard?

[ ]	On the front, near the top.
[x]	On the back, on the right-hand side.
[ ]	On the back, at the bottom.
[ ]	On the back, on the left-hand side.

If you wrote it on the front, the postman wouldn't see it.

10.

Both a letter of complaint and a persuasive letter should include which of the following?

[x]	A clear statement of what you would like to happen in response to your letter.
[ ]	A complaint.
[ ]	An aggressive comment.
[ ]	Flattery.

If you simply complain, you might not get a reply.