Class 12 CBSE English — Chapter 32: Writing: Letters MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 32, "Writing: Letters" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Writing: Letters" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Writing: Letters, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 12 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Writing: Letters (Class 12 English)
The third question of Section B, worth 5 marks in 120-150 words — Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1. Two types are named by the syllabus: a job application with bio-data or resume, and a letter to the editor on an issue of public interest.
- The marks
- 5 marks: Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy 1. The Organisation mark is the one the shorter Section B tasks do not carry.
- The word limit
- Approximately 120-150 words, based on a verbal or visual input supplied in the question.
- The format, in order
- Sender's address → date → receiver's designation and address → subject line → salutation → body → complimentary close → name.
- Salutation and subscription must agree
- 'Sir' or 'Sir/Madam' takes 'Yours faithfully'. A named addressee takes 'Yours sincerely'. Mixing them costs the format mark.
Class 12 English Writing: Letters MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
How many marks does the letter question carry in the Class 12 paper?
A.3 marksB.4 marksC.6 marksD.5 marks✓ CorrectAnswer: D. 5 marks
Explanation: The syllabus allots 5 marks to the letter: Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1.
- Q2Medium
What is the word limit for the letter?
A.Up to 50 wordsB.80-100 wordsC.Approximately 120-150 words✓ CorrectD.200-250 wordsAnswer: C. Approximately 120-150 words
Explanation: The syllabus specifies letters 'to be answered in approximately 120-150 words'.
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Writing: Letters?+
The third question of Section B, worth 5 marks in 120-150 words — Format 1, Organisation of Ideas 1, Content 2, Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar 1. Two types are named by the syllabus: a job application with bio-data or resume, and a letter to the editor on an issue of public interest. Key ideas include The marks, The word limit, The format, in order, Salutation and subscription must agree.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 32 (Writing: Letters) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Writing: Letters" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Writing: Letters" questions free to practise?+
Yes — sign in with Google to practise "Writing: Letters" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year (limited-time launch price), with no per-chapter charges.
How should I revise "Writing: Letters" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Writing: Letters" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Writing: Letters" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Writing: Letters?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Writing: Letters".