SOF IEO · Spoken and Written Expression

Writing Skills

Formal and informal letters, notices, messages and short paragraphs.

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  • Q1 · Writing Skills · EASY

    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.

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