English Language

Question 1

1In WASSCE letter writing, marks are given for

Medium

A. the colour of ink B. handwriting only C. content, organisation, expression and mechanical accuracy D. length only

Question 2

2A formal letter should have a heading.

Easy

A. True B. False

Question 3

3A letter to the editor is meant for publication.

Easy

A. True B. False

Question 4

4A letter to the editor of a newspaper is meant mainly for

Medium

A. publication to the public B. a private friend C. the writer's parents D. the police only

Question 5

5Which is the best conclusion for a letter of complaint?

Easy

A. Do as I say. B. That is all, my friend. C. Bye for now. D. I hope this matter will receive your urgent attention.

Question 6

6Which phrase is suitable in a formal letter?

Easy

A. Let me gist you… B. Hey, guess what… C. Hope you're cool… D. I am writing to draw your attention to…

Question 7

7WASSCE marks letters on content, organisation, expression and ___ accuracy.

Medium

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 8

8A letter to the editor usually ends with

Medium

A. Love B. Yours faithfully, followed by the writer's name and address details C. No ending D. Your friend

Question 9

9The line that states the purpose of a formal letter is the ___.

Easy

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 10

10A letter written to a newspaper for publication is a letter to the ___.

Easy

Your answer (fill in the blank)