SOF IEO · Spoken and Written Expression
Writing Skills
Formal and informal letters, notices, messages and short paragraphs.
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You need to write a notice informing students about a lost library book. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate opening line for the notice?
Q2 · Writing Skills · MEDIUM
Your friend has won first prize in an inter-school debate competition. You want to write an informal letter congratulating her. Which closing would be MOST suitable?
Q3 · Writing Skills · MEDIUM
You are writing a formal letter to the Principal requesting permission to organize a charity event. Which of the following sentences would be MOST appropriate in the body of the letter?
Q4 · Writing Skills · HARD
Read this message: 'Mom, went to library with Priya. Back by 6 pm. Lunch in fridge. Love, Neha.' What makes this an effective message?
Q5 · Writing Skills · EASY
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and best expresses the intended meaning.